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textile industry
Also known as: textile manufacturing, textile industries
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Nanomaterials in the future biotextile industry: A new cosmovision to ... frontiersin.org Dec 1, 2022 12 facts
claimNanomaterials are used in the textile industry as fibers or coatings to introduce properties such as biocide, waterproof, antistatic, UV-protection, dirt, odor and/or stain resistance, wrinkle-resistance, and higher thermal performance.
claimPadding is the most frequently used method in the current textile industry for incorporating nanomaterials into fibers.
claimAlgiKnit produces bio-based materials for the textile industry.
referenceHuda et al. (2007) explored the use of nontraditional biofibers for the textile industry in the Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy.
referenceLee K. E. published a work on environmental sustainability in the textile industry in 2017.
claimThe textile industry is considered non-sustainable because the raising of animals and the cultivation of plant crops consume significant space and resources, leading to soil depletion, water consumption, and the emission of greenhouse gases like methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxides.
claimBiofabrication in the textile industry is primarily focused on incorporating properties such as antibacterial and antifungal activity, ultraviolet light protection, and increased durability.
imageFigure 2 in the source text provides a classification scheme for nanomaterials, their novel properties and functionalities in the textile industry, and examples of smart textiles.
claimNanotechnological developments are expected to enable the textile industry to provide bio-based materials enhanced with intelligent functionalities.
claimThe textile industry faces a sustainability challenge because global population growth will increasingly prioritize the use of natural resources like land and water for food production rather than for clothing materials.
claimPetrochemical-derived materials in the textile industry are expected to be replaced by biodegradable alternatives due to their toxic accumulation in the environment and their contribution to global climate change.
referenceEnvironmental sustainability criteria in the textile industry include: 1) respect for diversity and the environment, 2) reduction, recycling, reuse, and wastewater treatment, 3) energy transitions away from fossil fuels to new sources of sustainable energy, 4) practices with the potential to capture atmospheric carbon dioxides, and 5) circular models such as upcycling, including the products' end of life, biodegradability, and recyclability.
An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular ... link.springer.com Mar 7, 2026 10 facts
claimAlpár Tibor contributed to the research paper 'An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular business models in textile industry' through literature review, writing, and reviewing.
claimThe green transformation of the textile industry is expected to yield a positive response from customers, provided that environmentally negative externalities are eliminated without compromising the objective criteria of the material application.
claimArnold Tóth contributed to the research paper 'An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular business models in textile industry' through supervising and reviewing.
claimKende Kalman contributed to the research paper 'An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular business models in textile industry' through literature review, model analysis, conceptualization, writing, and reviewing.
claimKende Kalman, Alpár Tibor, and Arnold Tóth authored the research paper titled 'An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular business models in textile industry', published in the journal Discover Sustainability in 2026.
claimThe textile industry has increasingly shifted towards bio-based materials since the 1990s, driven by environmental concerns, regulatory pressures, and increased customer consciousness.
referenceArtschwager, Fischer, Stellmach, Yepes, Weiß, De Sabbata, and Morgenstern developed concepts and technologies regarding a new quality of partnership within the textile industry.
measurementThe research paper 'An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular business models in textile industry' was published with open access funding provided by the University of Sopron.
referenceJia F, Yin S, Chen L, and Chen X conducted a systematic literature review on the circular economy within the textile and apparel industry, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production in 2020.
referenceThe article 'An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular business models in textile industry' is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format with appropriate credit to the original authors.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 4 facts
referenceBierhalz published 'Cellulose nanomaterials in textile applications' in Cellulose Chemistry and Technology (Volume 55, page 725), discussing the use of cellulose nanomaterials in the textile industry.
referenceFernandes et al. developed biocomposites using bacterial cellulose for the textile and shoe industry, published in Polysaccharides (2021, Vol. 2, 566).
claimThe textile industry is highly resource-intensive and relies heavily on water, energy, and synthetic chemicals during wet processing stages such as desizing, scouring, bleaching, dyeing, printing, and finishing.
referenceHomayouni and Jahandideh authored 'Biopolymers in textile industries', which discusses the use of biopolymers in the textile sector.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... sciencedirect.com 2 facts
Active Plant Principles and Applications in Plant Medicine irispublishers.com May 2, 2024 1 fact
claimSaponides are used in pharmaceutical technology as emulsifying agents, in the textile industry as washing agents, in the food industry for sparkling drinks, pastry creams, and halva, and in cosmetics for toothpastes, creams, and foaming sprays.
Applications and environmental impact of biodegradable polymers ... researchgate.net 1 fact
claimThe textile industry can contribute to a circular economy by shifting towards the use of biodegradable materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and natural fibers.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimFunctionalization in the textile industry refers to processes that impart new properties to materials, such as flame retardancy, anti-microbial effects, UV protection, and hydrophobicity.
3 Applications of biomaterials in the textile industry. - ResearchGate researchgate.net 1 fact
claimThe ResearchGate document titled '3 Applications of biomaterials in the textile industry' examines bio-based polymers, natural fibers, and advanced bio-fabrication techniques as methods to reduce pollution and resource consumption.
a deep dive into the applications of bioplastic across 17 industries coffeefrom.it 1 fact
claimThe textile industry utilizes bioplastics to manufacture fibers and non-woven materials for diverse applications, including clothing and industrial textiles.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 1 fact
referenceM. Zimniewska reviewed hemp fiber properties and processing targets for the textile industry in a 2022 study published in Materials.
comparative analysis of bioplastic and synthetic plastic used in ... researchgate.net Jul 7, 2021 1 fact
measurementPolyester and nylon together account for approximately 70% of the synthetic materials used in the textile industry.
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claimTextile manufacturing processes, including dyeing, bleaching, and printing, generate large quantities of toxic waste.
An insight overview of bioplastics produced from cellulose extracted ... ui.adsabs.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimCellulose acetate films are utilized in food packaging, the textile industry, the production of cigarette filters, and the creation of fashion accessories.