The increasing importance of recycled fibre processing

New investments in the textile segment will provide much aid and encouragement to local manufacturers, enabling them to become “Aatmanirbhar” (Self-reliant) and produce quality medical textile products to cater to both domestic and international markets writes Raj Manek.

To control the spread of COVID-19 disease, the government has taken many measures. Textile industry has also made a major contribution in the fight against the disease by providing novel materials and products to make safety gears, says Dr. Chet Ram Meena.

Textile wastewater is one of the most polluted wastewaters due to high chemical oxygen demand (COD) concentration, strong colour, high pH and temperature, and low biodegradability. These effluents can exhibit serious environmental problems and public health concerns if improperly disposed.

New digital technologies from TMAS members represent the perfect bridge for sustainable new fibres on their route to the finished garments of responsible brands on the retail shelves.

India’s textile industry, one of the largest in the world, has a great opportunity to lead the way in reimagining the supply and value chains through sustainable sourcing and manufacturing process.

Businesses are returning to normalcy after a few months of vaccine drives and now that cases of COVID-19 are under control. In the new normal, the overall retailing experience is set to be altered.