Quality assessment of textile products as a basis for responsible production and consumption

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the aspects of responsible production and consumption of Ukrainian semi-linen napkins for the hospitality industry. The quality of textile products is a prerequisite for efficient consumption and prolonged service life. One of the elements of responsible production is information support for finished textile products. The article analyzes standards that regulate the requirements for textile products regarding safety and environmental friendliness. The mass fractions of the components of the raw material composition were determined using burning tests, microscopy, and sample dissolution. The wipes are made of linen fibres (58.59%) and cotton fibres (41.41%), which differs from the information on the label. The pH was determined by the electrometric method and was 5.3 units. The pesticide content was determined by gas chromatography and did not exceed the instrument's sensitivity limit. An atomic emission spectrophotometer determined the content of extractable heavy metals. The levels of lead, cadmium, arsenic and cobalt did not exceed the sensitivity limit of the instrument. The content of extractable heavy metals, nickel – 1.0 mg/kg, chromium – 0.5 mg/kg, and copper – 0.34 mg/kg did not exceed the limits set by the standard.