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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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