Methodology for determining the quantity of textile waste from the cutting process

Abstract

The generation of textile waste primarily depends on the volume of clothing production. This waste contributes significantly to the environmental problems because the research shows that in North Macedonia the textile waste management comes down to its disposal in landfills. The analysis of the quantities of textile waste is a necessary precondition for any further initiative for its efficient management, but such a detailed analysis does not exist yet. The aim of this paper is to design a new methodology for determining the amount of textile waste generated from the cutting process. The examination of the practical use of methodology was done in 3 different companies. The results showed that using this methodology, it quickly and easily calculates the amount of waste generated from the cutting process.