Recent innovations in textile industry for water conservation
Author(s): 1.M. Sasikala , 2. G. Merlin Sharmi , 3. A.G.Meera, 4. C. Manochitra , and 5.K.R Thenmozhi
Authors Affiliations:
* 1 Assistant professor, Department of Fashion Technology and Costume
Designing, Jamal Mohamed college, Trichy, TamilNadu, India.
2 Assistant professor, Department of Fashion Technology and Costume
Designing, Jamal Mohamed college, Trichy, TamilNadu, India.
3 Head of the Department, Department of Fashion Technology and Costume
Designing, Jamal Mohamed college, Trichy, TamilNadu, India.
4 Assistant professor, Department of Fashion Technology and Costume
Designing, Jamal Mohamed college, Trichy, TamilNadu, India.
5 Assistant professor, Department of Fashion Technology and Costume
Designing, Jamal Mohamed college, Trichy, TamilNadu, India.
The textile sector has a considerable water impact, resulting in numerous sustainability issues. The production of textiles requires significant water, particularly during processes such as pre-treatment, dyeing, printing, and finishing. This may lead to water shortages in certain areas. Water pollution represents another significant issue, as the industry produces substantial wastewater filled with various contaminants that can damage ecosystems and threaten public health. Many nations across the globe are experiencing water shortages. Still is utilized for industrialization and various other functions. The textile sector is recognized for its significant water usage, consuming 79 trillion litres yearly-sufficient to satisfy the requirements of 27% of the global population according to WHO guidelines. Fashion is believed to greatly contribute to global industrial wastewater, which poses threats to human health and aquatic ecosystems if not properly treated. Although top brands are now promoting water stewardship throughout the textile value chain, it is expected that in the future, all brands and their mill partners will face increasing pressure to contribute more. The fashion and clothing sectors have utilized it and have established a negative reputation due to their excessive water consumption in production methods. It not only consumes but also pollutes the water due to its fabric and textile dyeing uses or for other clothing methods. Currently, there are innovative apparel manufacturing techniques that can help decrease water pollution and promote water conservation. The implementation of water-saving technologies, like low-water dyeing and recycling wastewater, can decrease water usage. Tighter regulations on pollution management, combined with rewards for eco-friendly methods, can promote change across the industry. Cooperation among stakeholders, such as government, industry, and environmental organizations, is vital for advancing sustainability and minimizing the sector’s ecological footprint. These methods can assist the textile sector in progressing towards a more sustainable future. In order to improve the consumption of water and its effects on the environment, this article discussed current advancements in the textile industry.
M. Sasikala , G. Merlin Sharmi , A.G.Meera, C. Manochitra , and K.R Thenmozhi(2025); Recent innovations in textile industry for water conservation, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-3, Pp.186-190. Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/
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