Coir, also known as coconut fibre [1], originates from the seed of the coconut tree. It forms the fibre mass between the outer and inner hard shells [2]. There is brown coconut fibre and white coconut fibre. The brown comes …
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Jute
In Bengal, India (now Bangladesh), they cultivated jute since ancient times [1]. Jute dates back to biblical times and was probably the fibre used in sackcloth [2]. Exports of raw jute from the Indian subcontinent to the western hemisphere began …
Hemp
Humans have used hemp for a long time; there are remains of hemp cloth from the 5th millennium BC in China [1]. Hemp is said to have been used by humans for about as long as flax. Until the mid-19th …
Cotton
Cotton fibre has been used for textiles for at least 5000 years in China and India [1]. Cotton came to Europe in the first century when Arab traders brought cotton goods to Italy and Spain [2]. The Industrial Revolution in …
Consider Textile Waste to Be a Resource!
According to the UN Environment Program UNEP, on average, a garbage truck full of textiles is landfilled or burned every second [1].
Given the large amounts of water, chemicals, and energy used in producing these textiles, many people are starting …
The Environmental Impact of Textiles – a Broad Area
As more people become aware of the detrimental effects of textile production and consumption on the environment, discussions often focus on the chemical and water-intensive processes that lead to significant carbon dioxide emissions. However, it’s essential to understand the broader …
