Non-ecofriendly textile chemicals and their probable substitutes-An overview

Abstract

Textile auxiliaries/chemicals/speciality chemicals are scanned for their ecofriendliness or otherwise. Polyester dyeing carriers are taken as an example to illustrate this point. Observations of a German working group on this aspect of carriers are quoted. Important non-ecofriendly chemicals are cited based on the requirements or Eco-Tex Consortium or Europe. Probable substitutes for the existing non-ecofriendly chemicals are suggested. A method to examine the claims or textile auxiliary manufacturers about ecofriendliness of their products is suggested for the benefit or users. A German example of combating the ecological problem is given for the possible implementation by Indian manufacturers.