Textile Archive/Pullover No brand (100% Polyester)

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Like every piece in the Textile Archive, this black pullover came from a used-clothing container, not a donation box (Textile Archive, 2026, canvas 10). Its fabric is brushed tricot: a warp knit whose surface has been brushed into a soft nap (Fashionary, 2021, p. 160). Polyester is made from petroleum and is the world's most produced fibre – 59% of all fibre in 2024 (Fashionary, 2021, p. 047; Textile Exchange, 2025).

The NIR scanner confirmed what the label says. It was set aside because of a stain – but it is good enough to be worn again (R3 Reuse; Potting et al., 2017). Care tip: Pre-treat stains with mild detergent (oxygen-based stain remover only) and wash gently at low temperature.

Link it to the second-hand care & resale guide. Trace the brand to fill in the missing origin. Complete label language and 3D scan quality.

• Textile Archive (2026) Labels_Final – sample label sheets of the gesa measuring action, June 2026 [Canva design, 34 canvases]. Unpublished project data.
• Fashionary (2021) Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide. Hong Kong: Fashionary International Ltd. ISBN 978-988-77110-9-4.
• Textile Exchange (2025) Materials Market Report 2025. https://textileexchange.org/knowledge-center/reports/materials-market-report-2025/
• Potting, J., Hekkert, M., Worrell, E. & Hanemaaijer, A. (2017) Circular Economy: Measuring Innovation in the Product Chain. The Hague: PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. https://www.pbl.nl/en/publications/circular-economy-measuring-innovation-in-product-chains