Regulatory and Ecolabel Threshold Development for Shedding
topic
Microfibre shedding threshold development uses statistical analysis of shedding datasets across fabric types to establish technology-based performance benchmarks, correlating shedding rates with fabric construction parameters including fibre type, yarn twist, fabric density, and finishing treatments to identify achievable best-practice emission reduction thresholds for ecolabel and regulatory standard setting.
Role
Translates microfibre shedding measurement data into actionable product performance standards, providing the evidence base for EU microplastics restriction deliberations under REACH, ecolabel certification criteria development, and voluntary industry standard-setting initiatives targeting measurable microplastic pollution reduction from textile products across the market.