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Sustainable development in textiles assessed

12/04/2007
 
A new book entitled Ecotextiles: The Way Forward for Sustainable Development in Textiles has been released by Dublin-based research company Research and Markets. It features 23 papers from the Ecotextile 2004 Conference held at the University of Bolton, UK.

Part one deals with recycling and use of waste as raw materials in areas such as clothing and carpet manufacture. Part two discusses sustainability and eco-design with papers on improved design, use of sustainable fibres and manufacturing techniques. Part three reviews sustainable development and renewables, including discussions on topics such as composites made from textile waste. Part four considers waste management in areas such as dyeing and effluent treatment and part five assesses new technologies, including new fibres and finishing techniques.


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