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, …

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 …