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Fig. 3 Microfiber shedding mechanism as predicted by the previous literature [Authors own
representation]
3 Microfiber Generations in Different Phases of Life Cycle
Since the textile materials are subjected to considerable mechanical and chemical
actions that are responsible for the shedding throughout their life cycle, the microfiber
shedding can occur during all the stages including production, consumption, and
disposal stages [30].
3.1 Production Stage
In the production stage of textile materials, wet processing plays a vital role in the
microfiber emission. The wet processing of textiles is one of the important processes
that cannot be neglected as it is responsible for the improved value of the materials.
The aesthetics, comfort, and other functional properties of the textiles are potentially
improved in wet processing. Throughout the process, a huge variety of chemicals
are used in the form of dyes, finishing agents, and other auxiliaries [31]. The fabrics
S. Raja Balasaraswathi and R. Rathinamoorthy
Fig. 3 Microfiber shedding mechanism as predicted by the previous literature [Authors own
representation]
3 Microfiber Generations in Different Phases of Life Cycle
Since the textile materials are subjected to considerable mechanical and chemical
actions that are responsible for the shedding throughout their life cycle, the microfiber
shedding can occur during all the stages including production, consumption, and
disposal stages [30].
3.1 Production Stage
In the production stage of textile materials, wet processing plays a vital role in the
microfiber emission. The wet processing of textiles is one of the important processes
that cannot be neglected as it is responsible for the improved value of the materials.
The aesthetics, comfort, and other functional properties of the textiles are potentially
improved in wet processing. Throughout the process, a huge variety of chemicals
are used in the form of dyes, finishing agents, and other auxiliaries [31]. The fabrics