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Sustainable Fibres and Textiles
Demystifies the latest developments in textile science and technology, also exploring regulatory topics that determine the future of textile sustainability
Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu (Edited by)
9780081020418
Paperback / softback, published 7 June 2017
420 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.7 cm, 0.68 kg
Sustainable Fibres and Textiles provides a whole-lifecycle approach to the subject of sustainable textiles, from fiber production, through manufacturing and low-energy care and recycling. The scientific, industrial, regulatory and social aspects of this lifecycle are explored by an expert author team who bring global perspectives to this important subject. The first part of the book provides detailed coverage of the sustainable production of textiles, with chapters devoted to each of the main fiber types, including new biosynthetic fibers, such as textiles produced from Polylactic Acid (PLA). The second part examines sustainable production methods, focusing on low carbon production technologies and sustainable, low-pollution methods of processing and dyeing fabrics. The final sections explore the benefits of textiles designed to enable low-energy fabric care via both finishes used to treat the fabric and better care labelling. Re-use and recycling options are also covered, as are ethical aspects, such as fair trade fabrics.
1. Introduction to Sustainable Fibres and Textiles2. Sustainable Cotton Production3. Sustainable Production of Bast Fibres4. Sustainable Wool Production5. Ecological Dyeing of Wool with Biomordants6. Sustainable Silk Production7. Sustainable Production of Regenerated Cellulosic Fibres8. Sustainable Production of Synthetic Fibres9. Low Water Consumption Technologies for Textile Production10. Sustainable Chemical Technologies for Textile Production11. Sustainable Waste Water Treatments in Textile Sector12. Sustainable Chemical Management and Zero Discharges13. Sustainable Production and Appliccation of Natural Fibre-Based Non-Woeven
Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Textile & fibre technology [TDH], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP], Conservation of the environment [RNK]
