Nonylphenols found in wastewater of activewear garments, after laundering in Aotearoa New Zealand-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Nonylphenols found in wastewater of activewear garments, after laundering in Aotearoa New Zealand

Published:2023-07-28 Issue:5 Volume:35 Page:766-778
ISSN:0955-6222
Container-title:International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
language:en
Short-container-title:IJCST

Author:

Harman Rebekah^ORCID,Salmanzadeh Mahdiyeh^ORCID,Sandoval Nicolas^ORCID,Rathinaraj Pierson^ORCID

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this research was to determine the level of nonylphenols (NPs) present in wastewater from the first launder of new activewear garments purchased in Aotearoa, New Zealand.Design/methodology/approachFifteen garments were purchased and prepared, and each was laundered separately. Wastewater was collected from each of the garments being laundered and tested for NPs, along with the controls.FindingsAccording to the obtained results, detectable levels of NPs were present in all the garments tested.Originality/valueThe results obtained from the detection of NPs present in activewear garments is the first study of its kind in New Zealand and adds to the understanding of the distance that toxic chemicals can travel when used in textile manufacturing.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Polymers and Plastics,General Business, Management and Accounting,Materials Science (miscellaneous),Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)

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