Sustainability in Fashion and Apparels: Challenges and Solutions

Author:   M. Parthiban ,  M. R. Srikrishnan ,  P. Kandhavadivu
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing India Pvt Ltd
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9789385059292


Pages:   226
Publication Date:   16 February 2018
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   M. Parthiban ,  M. R. Srikrishnan ,  P. Kandhavadivu
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing India Pvt Ltd
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing India Pvt Ltd
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9789385059292


ISBN 10:   9385059297
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   16 February 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Preface CHAPTER 1: Eco-testing of textiles CHAPTER 2: A study of natural dyeing in sustainable product development CHAPTER 3: Application of vetiver extract on cotton fabric for developing healthcare products CHAPTER 4: Bio-polymers derived from renewable plant sources and application in apparels CHAPTER 5: Design and development of eco-friendly nebuliser face mask CHAPTER 6: Development of green composites CHAPTER 7: Textile recycling – creating a new industry CHAPTER 8: The rise of sustainability in textile manufacturing life cycle CHAPTER 9: Sustainable fashion – a review CHAPTER 10: Bio-processing of textiles CHAPTER 11: Development of UV protective garment finished with herbal leaf extract CHAPTER 12: A sustainable step towards the application of micro-encapsulated activated charcoal for anti-microbial finish CHAPTER 13: Enzymatic desizing of hemp cotton fabrics CHAPTER 14: Effect of neem finishing on water hyacinth/cotton blend non-woven fabrics CHAPTER 15: Eco-fashion handbags CHAPTER 16: A study on chemical treated modal fabrics CHAPTER 17: An optimisation of knitting parametre on anti-microbial treatment by using Box-Behnken design CHAPTER 18: Development of new fibre Girardinia Heterophylla CHAPTER 19: Assessment of anti-microbial activity on jute cotton blended fabric with aloe vera finish CHAPTER 20: Review on eco-friendly fibres in fibre-reinforced concrete CHAPTER 21: Study on silk fabric using some selected natural dyes CHAPTER 22: Investigation of anti-fungal activity on cotton fabric using natural herbs CHAPTER 23: Study on polyacrylic acid treated silk CHAPTER 24: Eco-friendly technology options available for textile industry CHAPTER 25: Study on comfort properties of apparels produced from bamboo/micromodal blended air vortex yarns Index

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"Dr. M. Parthiban is an Assistant Professor (SG) in the Department of Fashion Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He holds H-index-5 and ilO index-2 as per Google Scholar Citation and index-3 as per Scopus Database. He has published 36 articles in national and 16 in international journals and has presented ten papers at national and eight at international conferences. He has delivered special lectures in various AICTE/FDP programs organised by other institutions. He has organized a national level technical conference and six national level workshops. He is currently guiding one PhD scholar. He has recently contributed a chapter for the book Handbook of Eco-friendly Materials and is authoring a book on green apparels for Woodhead Publishing India. His area of specialization includes textile finishing, green processing of textiles, functional apparels and denim garment manufacturing. Dr. M. R. Srikrishnan is an Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr) in the Department of Fashion Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He has published 16 articles in national and 14 articles in international journals. His area of specialization is clothing science and comfort, visual merchandising, fibre science and textile testing. He has fabricated three textile testing instruments exclusively for research during his doctoral research. He has filed three patents to the Indian patent office, Chennai. He has also organized two national conferences and two national level workshops. Currently he is the Research Head of the Department and is writing a book on green apparels for Woodhead Publishing India. He was awarded the UGC scholarship during his doctoral research. Dr. P. Kandhavadivu is the Professor and Head of the Department of Fashion Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. She has published around 29 technical research papers in international and 12 research papers in national journals and presented 24 technical papers at national and international level technical conferences. She has published the textbook Bioprocessing of Textiles (2014), has published one chapter on ""Bio-processing of natural plant cellulosic polymer materials"" in the Handbook of Sustainable Polymers (2015) and written two more chapters for other publishing houses. She is currently guiding two PhD scholars and is also a Member in Board of Studies of various institutions. Her area of specialization includes pattern engineering, draping techniques, leather garment manufacturing, clothing comfort and hospital textiles."

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