Recycling method for airbag fabric

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a novel recycling method for an airbag fabric comprising a polyamide resin, the recycling method not requiring the use of an alkaline aqueous solution for removing a silicone resin. The recycling method for an airbag fabric, the method comprising: a heat treatment step of bringing an airbag fabric comprising a polyamide resin, at least one surface of the airbag fabric being coated with a silicone resin, into contact with H2O at a temperature of 160° C. or higher and at a pressure equal to or more than a saturated water vapor pressure; and a recovery step of recovering a polyamide resin from which the silicone resin has been removed.

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