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Apr 1, 2026
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Textiles in the age of sustainability: alternative methods for fabric dyeing and treatment
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Marianna Kneppers
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Executive Summary
The global apparel industry has a significant negative environmental impact, contributing 2-10% of global CO2 emissions and 20% of industrial water pollution, largely from dyeing and finishing processes.
Chemicals used in textiles, from historical arsenic dyes to modern PFAS and formaldehyde-releasing agents, pose direct health risks to consumers, with documented cases involving airline uniforms and high concentrations in children's clothing.
Researchers are developing sustainable alternatives to harmful textile treatments, such as a bio-based, anti-wrinkle finish derived from epoxidized cottonseed oil that avoids formaldehyde-releasing compounds.
Advanced surface modification techniques, like carbene-based chemistry, offer a versatile platform to add novel functionalities (e.g., antimicrobial, photochromic) to a wide range of materials, including both natural and synthetic textiles.
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