What are Eco Textiles?
In recent years ecological issues have loomed large especially in
textile and apparel industry, an industry not noted for eco
friendliness.Every textile item releases effluents that are harmful to
the environment.The traditional textile industry consumes large amounts
of earth's natural resources and pollutes the environment as their
production and processing involves Chemical Intensive Applications
therefore the need for green textiles. During the production process
controlling pollution is as vital as making a product free from the
toxic effect. The utilization of rayon for clothing has added to the
fast depleting forests and opened the door to the development in natural
sustainable fibres like organic Cotton, Hemp and Bamboo fibres.
Petroleum-based products are harmful to the environment. In order to
safeguard our environment from these effects, an integrated pollution
control approach is needed.Fabrics made in eco-friendly way can
substitute normal products.Green textiles refer to clothing and other
accessories that are designed to use organic and recycled materials,
less packaging and more energy-efficient manufacturing.Reducing the
environmental impact throughout the life-cycle of a fabric item or using
lower impact products can contribute actively to improve the
situation.In general, there are four major environmental key factors
associated with the making of textiles: water, energy, pollution, and
use of non-renewable resources.
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