this is about environment and textile

1. Introduction to Textile
Manufacturing
(TEXT-175)
Textiles and the Environment

2. Textiles and the Environment
• The textile and leather industries are the most
environmentally harmful industries in the
world!
• From raw material to end product, the
majority of conventional substances and
processes involved are hazardous to the
ecosystem.

4. Major Pollutants
• Extreme pH bearing chemicals
• Formaldehyde
• Heavy Metal Residues
• Pesticide & Antifungal Residues
• Dyestuffs
• Chlorination
• Heavy metals
• Ozone, brighteners, softeners etc.
• Packaging
• Noise

5. Why Go EcoFriendly?
• Social responsibility
• Biodegradability issues
• Health concerns
• Absorption issues
• Popularity
• Protection of environment and species

6. Colourants
• Carcinogenic
• Allergenic
• Colour fastness
• Usage and disposal of excess

7. Solid Waste
• Packaging
• Fibre / fabric refuse

8. Gases and Airborne Particles
• Fibre matter (particles)
• Sizing (Nitrogen oxides, Sulphur
oxides, Carbon monoxide)
• Bleaching (Chlorine, Chlorine
dioxide)
• Dyeing (Particles and vapours)
• Printing (Hydrocarbons, ammonia)
• Finishing (Formaldehyde, Carriers,
Polymers, lubricating oils)

9. Noise
• Detrimental to factory
employees’ health
• Major stress inducer

10. Water & Energy Consumption
• High consumption of clean water
• Energy intensive

11. Prevention
• As a producer, reduce the waste discharge by
using the amount of chemical that can be
used up during the process, to avoid excess
• As a consumer, go green, and reduce
consumption of environmentally harmful
materials
• Effluent treatment
• International green standards
• Reduce, reuse & recycle

12. Prevention
• Recognize pollution as your enemy and that
the damage caused by it is irreversible and
deadly.
• Be a part of the green movement by adopting
green processes, technology, and materials.