Potential of Woolen Materials in Health Care
Kirsi Laitala, Ingun Grimstad Klepp, Marit Kjeldsberg & Kjersti Eilertsen Paper Abstract Woolen textiles may have more potential use areas within the health care than what they are used for today....
View ArticlePatched, Louse-ridden, Tattered: Clean and Dirty Clothes
Ingun Grimstad Klepp Abstract “Patched, louse-ridden, tattered—clean, beautiful, gem.” As children we recited this rhyme in Norwegian: “Lappete, lusete, fillete—ren, pen, edelsten,” as we picked petal...
View ArticleWhat’s the Problem? Odor-control and the Smell of Sweat in Sportswear
Ingun Grimstad Klepp, Madeline Buck, Kirsi Laitala & Marit Kjeldsberg Abstract Sport and fitness are increasing in popularity, and so is awareness of body odor. Both are aspects people wish to...
View ArticleGlobal laundering practices: Alternatives to machine washing
Kirsi Laitala, Ingun Grimstad Klepp & Beverly Henry Abstract This article discusses laundering practices around the world including alternative methods such as washing by hand, airing, steaming,...
View ArticleUse phase of apparel: A Literature review for Life Cycle Assessment with...
Kirsi Laitala, Ingun Grimstad Klepp & Beverley Henry Summary This report presents a literature review of clothing use phase. The purpose is to support improved methodological development for...
View ArticleMicrofibres from apparel and home textiles: Prospects for including...
Beverly Henry, Kirsi Laitala & Ingun Grimstad Klepp Abstract Textiles release fibres to the environment during production, use, and at end-of-life disposal. Approximately two-thirds of all textile...
View ArticleLaundry Care Regimes: Do the Practices of Keeping Clothes Clean Have...
Kirsi Laitala, Ingun Grimstad Klepp, Roy Kettlewell & Stephen Wiedemann Abstract Clothing maintenance is necessary for keeping clothing and textiles functional and socially acceptable, but it has...
View ArticleThe Consumer Perception of Odour
Ingun Grimstad Klepp & Kirsi Laitala Human olfaction sense is one of the highly underestimated senses since historical times. Fortunately, this has changed in recent times, as the perception of...
View ArticleTextile Cleaning and Odour Removal
Kirsi Laitala, Ingun Grimstad Klepp & Vilde Haugrønning Consumers’ textile care practices today are characterized by frequent laundering. The importance of the removal of odours has increased,...
View ArticleWashing Clothes
Ingun Grimstad Klepp & Kirsi Laitala Clothes must not only suit the user and the occasion but also be clean for us to be well dressed. The meaning of cleanliness and the methods to achieve this...
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