Superheated steam and air oven for the disassembly of textile products

Abstract

The current invention relates to a system for disassembling garments that are at least partially assembled with heat sensitive yarn, glues and/or heat-demountable rivets. The system comprises at least one heating chamber in connection with means for providing heated air of a temperature of 100°C or more or superheated steam to the heating chamber. Said heating chamber having at least one opening through which clothing can enter said heating chamber wherein said system further comprises a rotating drum section, wherein said drum section is located within said heating chamber or configured to be moved in and out said heating chamber. A method of using the system is also disclosed. The system and method provide an energy efficient, non-destructive means by which textile elements of garments can be recovered for further use.

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