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Textile industries rank second in the world for polluting clean water. It releases some 72 toxic chemicals into water from textile dyeing. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals cannot be removed. All the processes in the textile industry, from dyeing to rinsing use large amount of water. For dyeing factories it is easy to throw away the effluent water rather than cleaning it and re-using it.

 

As a result gallons of waste water are thrown away by mills every year, which contains harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, chlorine, lead and mercury. These chemicals are harmful for both living beings and environment. Lots of chemicals go into different processes which turns cotton into cloth. Another chain of chemicals are used to dye the cotton and to fix these dyes.

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It is not only the responsibility of the textile mills to manufacture sustainable textiles. In fact every organization involved in this process must support this cause. Brands must strongly co-operate with the manufacturing factories to embrace clean technology and processes thereby stopping further damage to the environment. It is only when textile industry partners, and supply chain members work together; manufacturing eco- friendly clothing using sustainable dyes can be accomplished.

 

Moreover, to create sustainable clothing one need to ensure that chemicals used are least damaging and maximum use of natural materials is done from fiber to the finished goods stage. Also, in the process of manufacturing, it is necessary to aim at minimal use of energy till the final stage. Shifting from regular cotton to organic cotton has helped in maintaining the human and natural surroundings to be free from chemicals. In addition natural and easily revived fibre like viscose from bamboo involves less energy.

 

With more consumer awareness and certification systems coming into existence, today the textile companies are focusing more on using sustainable dyes. At present environment friendly dyestuffs are used to rebuild a better environment. Today's fashion world's most popular choice is organic cotton. It is widely accepted by global standards and certification systems and hence will stay in the textile market. It has become the first preference of brands who wish to enter into the sustainable line.

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In addition, fragmented solvents used in discharge printing and phthalates and PVC used in plastisol printing methods have been banned. Also, the use of accessories like use of PVC, nickel or chrome is prohibited. Apart from having efficient waste water treatment plants, factories must keep records regarding which chemicals are used, energy and water consumed, treatment of waste water along with details of slushy disposal. It is compulsory to treat the waste water in the treatment plant before its disposal.

 

Also, there are technical quality limitations that need to be followed. Care must be taken to see that unwanted remains from raw materials, finished textile product even accessories are limited. It is essential that the industries that supply chemicals co-operate with the global certified standards and follow their approved methods. These global standards have examined thousands of dyestuffs, and auxiliaries, and have approved more than 3000 dyestuffs and 400 auxiliaries.