Sustainable Textile Chemical Processing

Javed N. Sheikh is Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile and fibre engineering at I.I.T., Delhi. He completed his B.Tech. M.Tech. and Ph.D. (Tech.) in Fibres and Textile processing technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT/UICT), Mumbai. M. D. Teli is renowned Textile Chemical technologist from prestigious Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT) with experience of more than 40 years of Teaching, Research and Industrial consultation.

Preface

1. Introduction to sustainable textile chemical processing

2. Application of enzymes for sustainable textile chemical processing

3. Natural dyes: Green and sustainable alternative for textile colouration

4. Microbial colourants – Future of sustainable colouration of textiles

5. Functional dyes for simultaneous dyeing and finishing of textiles

6. Ink-jet printing onto textiles

7. Sustainable textile finishing using natural materials

8. Replacement of harmful chemicals and Recycling/Reuse concepts for textile processing

9. Innovation in textile auxiliaries for sustainable processing

10. Sustainable chemical processing of denim

11. An approach on saving water and energy for a sustainable textile production

12. Effluent management in textile chemical processing

13. Right First Time (RFT) for process sustainability

14. Dry processes for chemical processing of textiles

15. Sustainability standards for textile processing

16. Ethical issues in achieving sustainable textile processing

Index