Investigation of the use of hemp fibers in recycling spinning

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ÖNER E., Kaya S.

Acta Scientiarum - Technology, vol.45, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.4025/actascitechnol.v45i1.63566
  • Journal Name: Acta Scientiarum - Technology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Veterinary Science Database, zbMATH, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Keywords: Cannabis sativa, hemp fiber, mechanical recycling, performance properties, recycled yarn
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In recycle yarn spinning, the original fibers are added to the blend as a carrier because of the recycled fibers obtained by opening from fabric scraps are very short and coarse. In the textile recycling industry, mostly petroleum-based synthetic fibers are used as carrier fibers. In an environmentally important activity such as recycling spinning, it is necessary to reduce the use of synthetics used as carrier fibers. When considered from this point of view, hemp fibers come to the fore with their important performance and environmental features. Based on this fact, in this study, in addition to the standard production conditions in the recycling yarn production facility, hemp fibers in different proportions were added to the blends to reduce the ratio of polyester as carrier fiber and the effects of this situation on yarn quality were examined. According to the results, it was observed that adding hemp fiber to the recycle yarn blend increased yarn tenacity, yarn unevenness and yarn hairiness while decreased yarn elongation properties.