Dryer Lint

Lydia Cartwright and Alie Gibson

ARCH 5500: Processing the Anthropocene

How can we reuse dryer lint?

What is Lint?

Lint consists of threads, fibers, and other small particles that shed from clothing and textiles in the wash. Lint created from organic materials (cotton and wool) can be composted, however most contemporary fabrics contain  microplastics, synthetic fibers, and other pollutants. Therefore, these are also often present in the lint, depending on what went through the wash.

The unpredictability of the material makeup, along with the incredibly short fiber length make it a challenging material to work with.