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On the occasion, Dr Wolfgang Schumann, MD of RUDLF GmbH, Germany, delivered a highly informative and knowledge sharing lecture on “Sustainability in Textiles – Utilising Natural Resources”

On the occasion, Dr Wolfgang Schumann, MD of RUDLF GmbH, Germany, delivered a highly informative and knowledge sharing lecture on “Sustainability in Textiles – Utilising Natural Resources”

On the occasion, Dr Wolfgang Schumann, MD of RUDLF GmbH, Germany, delivered a highly informative and knowledge sharing lecture on “Sustainability in Textiles – Utilising Natural Resources”

On the occasion, Dr Wolfgang Schumann, MD of RUDLF GmbH, Germany, delivered a highly informative and knowledge sharing lecture on “Sustainability in Textiles – Utilising Natural Resources”

Textile value chain is one of the worst solid waste generator and liquid effluent discharger. Polyester is the largest consumed textile fibre and owing to its non-biodegradability poses major eco concern. Recycling provides feasible option of reduction at source and consumption of waste, say Dr Ashok Athalye and Aakriti Mohanty.

Printing is a low-cost process but very important from design perspective. With a focus on reducing turnaround time, textile makers are relying on digital technologies to make an impression, says Rakesh Rao.

Microfibres are shedded out of garments during washing of textiles. They enter aquatic food chain and ultimately impact human life. Understanding the pattern of microfibre release and eliminating the resultant contamination of water is a major challenge, says Dr Ashok Athalye and Sharan Shetty.