Why Recycle Textiles? The textile industry is a major contributor to global environmental pollution, affecting land, air, and marine ecosystems. The processes involved in apparel manufacturing chain significantly impact greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in addition to water resources depletion. Of the 37.4 billion MT global CO2 emissions in 2023, roughly 1.2 billion MT were attributed …

What Are PFAS? PFAS stands for Per- and Poly- Fluorinated Alkyl Substances. PFAS are a large group of complex synthetic chemicals that have been used in the industry and consumer products around the world since the 1950s. They are used to give water, oil, and dirt repellent effect in various everyday products such as non-stick …

In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of every discussion, the textile industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, contributing to environmental degradation and exploiting workers in the process. As consumers become increasingly aware of these issues, sustainable practices become critically important for stakeholders across the textile manufacturing & …

Better Cotton is the world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton. The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global non-profit organization that aims to make cotton production more sustainable by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with conventional cotton farming. It was founded in 2005 with the support of some visionary organizations such as Adidas, …

Researchers and inventors are being inspired by the widespread acceptance of slow fashion to create lasting, eco-friendly apparel. There are several possibilities, including fabric made of organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo. The front-runners in the market for fabric are clearly hemp and cotton. The crop and fibre plant known as cotton is well known. When …

Flame retardants (FRs) are used to increase the chances of survival against fire or flame by limiting its propagation. FRs in textiles are used irrespective of product type for reducing their flammability, for instance, in baby clothing, pushchairs, car seats, upholstery, aprons, industrial and protective clothing. Protective clothing segment, majorly produced out of cellulosic fibers …