Ecotextiles: The Way Forward for Sustainable Development in Textiles (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) - Hardcover

9781845692148: Ecotextiles: The Way Forward for Sustainable Development in Textiles (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845692144 ISBN 13: 9781845692148

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2007

This book includes a carefully-chosen and edited selection of 23 papers from the Ecotextile 2004 Conference held at the University of Bolton. Ecotextiles is divided into five main parts. Part one deals with recycling and use of waste as raw materials in such areas 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 discussion of topics such as composites made from textile waste. Part four considers waste management in such areas as dyeing and effluent treatment. The final part of the book assesses novel technologies, including new fibres and finishing techniques.

As pressure from governments and consumers continues to grow, Ecotextiles is a valuable reference for the textile industry on best practice in sustainable production.

A key guide to best practice in sustainable production
Includes expert reviews of current developments in recycling, sustainable production and process optimisation
Assesses novel technologies, including new fibres and finishing techniques

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About the Author:

Dr Mohsen Miraftab is a senior lecturer and researcher at University of Bolton and has published a wide range of publications in medical and technical textiles.

Dr Richard Horrocks is Research Professor in Textiles at the Centre for Materials Research and Innovation, The University of Bolton.

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