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View article: Study on Environment Management Strategies of Leather Tannery Units- Punjab & Kolkata Region
Study on Environment Management Strategies of Leather Tannery Units- Punjab & Kolkata Region Open
This study investigates the environmental management strategies adopted by leather tannery units in Punjab and Kolkata, two major centres of India’s leather industry. Despite the sector’s significant economic contribution through exports a…
View article: Climate Impact Measurement of Acrylic Manufacturing Unit
Climate Impact Measurement of Acrylic Manufacturing Unit Open
The goal of the study is to examine and assess the influence of various water sources, energy inputs, and their effect on carbon emissions. The approach included site visits to the textile production mill and discussions with them both the…
View article: Biodegradable Starch Based Film for Food Packaging
Biodegradable Starch Based Film for Food Packaging Open
Recent developments in starch-based materials encompass both fundamental research and applied innovations. While pure starch is biodegradable and an excellent film-forming polymer, it lacks the tensile strength and moisture resistance need…
View article: Cationic Surfactants in Textile Processing
Cationic Surfactants in Textile Processing Open
Textile wet processing involves essential steps such as pretreatment, dyeing, printing, and finishing to improve the quality and functionality of textile materials. Surfactants, with their amphiphilic nature, play a pivotal role in these p…
View article: Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Impact Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Impact Assessment Open
The textile industry is actively investigating methods and technologies to enhance its environmental performance because of its substantial and well-known impact on greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. The internationally acknowledged Life …
View article: Sustainable Coloration Technologies
Sustainable Coloration Technologies Open
View article: Cationic Surfactants in Textile Processing
Cationic Surfactants in Textile Processing Open
View article: Sustainable Coloration Technologies
Sustainable Coloration Technologies Open
The textile industry is witnessing significant transformations in dyeing methods due to technological advancements. Innovations in dyeing techniques have not only revolutionized the way fabrics are colored but also paved the way for more s…
View article: Fluid Imbibing Super Absorbent Textiles for Comfort Wear Performance
Fluid Imbibing Super Absorbent Textiles for Comfort Wear Performance Open
Textile is a basic human need, it not only provides the aesthetic appeal but also imparts necessary sweat absorption and relevant functional effects. The textile material is widely used for various hygiene and comfort wear applications whe…
View article: Valorisation of Wool Waste and Chicken Feathers for Medical Textile Applications
Valorisation of Wool Waste and Chicken Feathers for Medical Textile Applications Open
Waste valorisation is the key to waste minimization. Chicken feathers and wool fabric waste are rich in protein content. Keratin forms a major part of these two materials. However, these keratin rich material are often discarded and finall…
View article: Sustainable Enzymatic Desizing of Cotton with Bio-surfactant Extracted from Soapnut
Sustainable Enzymatic Desizing of Cotton with Bio-surfactant Extracted from Soapnut Open
Surfactant is one of the major consuming auxiliaries in textile processing. The rising demand for petroleum-based surfactants is in focus and it is tremendously utilized to fulfil the need for surfactants in textile industries. These petro…
View article: Valorisation of Wool Waste and Chicken Feathers for Medical Textile Applications
Valorisation of Wool Waste and Chicken Feathers for Medical Textile Applications Open
View article: Solid Waste Recycling in Textile Processing Industries: A Case Study of India’s Clothing Hubs
Solid Waste Recycling in Textile Processing Industries: A Case Study of India’s Clothing Hubs Open
This study investigated the type and amount of solid waste generation from textile wet processing industries and analyzed the disposal and recycling strategies implemented for its utilization. The method involved industrial interactions wi…
View article: Assessing Energy Emissions and Environmental Impact of Wool Processing: A Case Study of an Indian Textile Mill
Assessing Energy Emissions and Environmental Impact of Wool Processing: A Case Study of an Indian Textile Mill Open
The objective of this study is to investigate and analyze the effect of varying sources of energy inputs and their impact on carbon emissions during wool fiber processing. The method involved industrial visits to the textile wool processin…
View article: Protecting Hand-Knotted Carpets with Microbial Resistance
Protecting Hand-Knotted Carpets with Microbial Resistance Open
The carpet is a textile material known for its aesthetic appeal and is widely used for enhancing home and workplace décor. The hand-knotted carpets made from natural fibres like cotton tend to allow microbial growth when exposed to hot and…
View article: Valorising Desizing Textile Effluent
Valorising Desizing Textile Effluent Open
Textile wet processing is an energy-intensive and water-consuming process. Right from pretreatment to finishing several basic, auxiliary, and specialty chemicals are used during the manufacturing of textiles. There are two main processes, …
View article: Conserving Energy while Textile Pretreatment
Conserving Energy while Textile Pretreatment Open
Trends in Textile Engineering & Fashion Technology Conserving Energy while Textile Pretreatment Apoorva Misra, Richa Khulbe and Ashok Athalye* Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India *Corresponding author:Ashok Athalye, Institute o…
View article: Valorization of Corn Husk Waste for Textile Applications
Valorization of Corn Husk Waste for Textile Applications Open
Agriculture biomass is a widely known renewable source that has a high possibility of recycling. The present investigation deals with the extraction, pre-treatment, dyeing, and characterization of natural fiber obtained from agricultural r…
View article: Jute-Old World Fiber to New World Fashion
Jute-Old World Fiber to New World Fashion Open
Jute is a natural vegetable fiber, abundantly cultivated in the Indian subcontinent. Owing to its inherent color composition it was known as the golden fiber of the old world and traditionally used in non-textile applications like agricult…
View article: Kota Doria - Weaving India through International Brocade
Kota Doria - Weaving India through International Brocade Open
View article: Dirty Linen?
Dirty Linen? Open
View article: Advancements in Textile Processing
Advancements in Textile Processing Open
Trends in Textile Engineering & Fashion Technology Advancements in Textile Processing Ashok Athalye* Technical Service, Atul Ltd-Colors Business, India *Corresponding author: Ashok Athalye, Technical Service, Atul Ltd-Colors Business, Vals…