Within the fashion industry and its ever-changing environmental, social, and political landscape, sustainability remains a “hot topic.” As more manufacturers, brands, and retailers launch products labelled “eco-conscious,” “environmentally friendly,” or “sustainable,” the number of greenwashing accusations rises. Companies ranging from household names to fast-fashion retailers and luxury brands have been called out for greenwashing in…
Challenges in Fabric Recycling The concept of recycling textiles is not new because it has been used for a long time, but the volume recycled has been insignificant in comparison to the amount produced. This is mostly due to a number of factors, including consumer consumption and disposal, production procedures, the use of blends and…
Recycled Polyester Fabric Polyester makes up nearly 60% of the fabrics used in modern clothing. That’s more than 20 million tonnes of polyester—not to mention the dozens upon dozens upon dozens of other products that use the material. Regardless of how much you adore clothes, those figures should give you pause. Aside from the enormous…
Recycled Cotton Fabric Recycling is about more than just plastic. A wide range of everyday items are now being remade from various defunct items that are discarded. As global consumption rises, exacerbated by the rise of fast fashion, more and more environments suffer irreversible damage. Something clearly needs to change. As consumers, we have several…
India is one of the world’s largest textile producers and exporters. In 2020-21, India’s domestic textile market was valued at $ 120 billion, with rising exports valued at $ 50 billion. The Indian government gives the textile industry the tools it needs to compete globally, attract significant investment, and create jobs. Textiles have evolved from…
Weaving patterns in textile The way the warp and weft are intertwined determines the fabric’s weave or design. The smallest unit of the weave, known as the pattern or repetition, is repeated to create the desired design in the fabric. Warp and weft threads are interlaced in a pattern during weaving to create woven fabric….
2022: Global Trends in the Textile Industry Textile industry market presence is unavoidable. The ever-changing textile market is experiencing tremendous growth and has the potential to showcase human creativity. In 2021, the size of the global textile market was US$936.9 billion with projection that the market will increase at a compound annual growth rate…
Organic cotton production It’s no surprise that organic cotton is becoming increasingly popular. Sustainable fabric has come into its own in an age of fast fashion. Is organic cotton, however, a better option than cotton products that do not bear the organic label? Is it better for the environment and the skin of your family?…
Process of Making Sustainable Greige Fabric The textile business is perhaps the most important and is rapidly expanding. There is no lack of variety in terms of textures or their applications of Greige Fabric. Today, specific material exploration is being carried out all over the world in order to evaluate and grow better quality…
Environmental benefits of Recycled Cotton Fabric While cotton is a beautiful fabric with numerous benefits for textiles and fashion. Virgin cotton production consumes a staggering amount of resources, making it unsuitable for the eco-fashionista. Consider the advantages of using recycled cotton over virgin cotton to reduce your textile’s environmental impact. Recycled cotton fabric is…
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