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Green Thinking in Textiles: Insights on how today’s sustainability impacts tomorrow’s textiles

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  The ‘Go Green’ initiative, which is commonly discussed as part of industrialisation and automation, is neither hype nor an exaggeration. The textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world (approx. US$ 3 trillion), with an average contribution of approx. 2% of the GDP and employing more than 20 million people worldwide. Each process in the product lifecycle of textiles - be it yarn spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, braiding, etc. has a certain impact on the environment. When it comes to sustainability, this can be broken down to 5 different aspects: Using Renewable/Eco-Friendly Raw Materials Sustainability has been significantly attained in this aspect. Organic Cotton, Jute, Hemp, Bamboo, Wool, Sea Weed, Oil-based Fibres, Wood-based Cellulosic and other naturally-occurring materials are being constantly introduced by big and small brands. Brands like Nike and Prada have committed to the mission of using completely eco-friendly material and clothing by 2030....