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Front Cover -- Sustainable Fibres and Textiles -- The Textile Institute Book Series -- Recently Published and Upcoming Titles in The Textile Institute Book Series -- Sustainable Fibres and Textiles -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Preface -- 1 - Introduction to sustainable fibres and textiles -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Principles of sustainability -- 1.2.1 Raw materials -- 1.2.2 Factors affecting the textile industries -- 1.2.3 Impact on environment -- 1.2.4 Trends in fibre production -- 1.3 Sustainable fibre production -- 1.3.1 History of fibres -- 1.3.2 Organic fibres -- 1.3.3 Processing of organic fibres -- 1.3.4 Technology upgrading -- 1.4 Sustainability of textile industries -- 1.4.1 Fibre characteristics -- 1.4.2 Fibre quality -- 1.4.3 Extent of fiber life span -- 1.4.4 Recyclable eco-friendly fabrics -- 1.5 Future trends -- 1.5.1 Intuitive designs -- 1.5.2 Adopted technology -- 1.5.3 Modernization -- 1.5.4 Advanced machineries -- 1.5.4.1 Air dye technology -- 1.5.4.2 Herbal textile -- Sources of further information and advice -- References -- One - Sustainable fibre production -- 2 - Sustainable cotton production -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Importance of cotton -- 2.1.2 Consumers' emotional preference for cotton -- 2.1.3 Promotion of cotton -- 2.1.4 Integration of economy and ecology: from niche market to mass market -- 2.1.5 Case studies -- 2.2 Key sustainability issues in cotton farming -- 2.2.1 Runoff from fields -- 2.2.2 Use of insecticides -- 2.2.3 Drainage and leaching -- 2.2.4 Withdrawal of water for irrigation -- 2.2.5 Contamination and degradation of water bodies -- 2.2.6 Extensive irrigation -- 2.2.7 Construction of dams -- 2.2.8 Land reclamation -- 2.3 Sustainable crop management -- 2.3.1 Importance of traditional methods of agriculture -- 2.3.2 Multicropping -- 2.3.3 Minimal/no pesticide use

Digital Textile Design, Second Edition covers everything students and practitioners of textile design will need to learn about designing and printing digitally. Written specifically for textile designers, Digital Textile Design, Second Edition provides the know-how for students and professionals who wish to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as design tools. A series of inspirational tutorials, presented in step-by-step format, guide the reader through the process of creating designs that will be suited to both the traditional textile production process and to digital printing onto fabric.The book examines how designers can access the techniques of digital textile printing, looking at the work of those currently exploring its possibilities, and provides an insight into the technology involved. With a stunning new design, this edition has been updated in line with the latest developments in Adobe Creative Suite and contains new images throughout.

The sensing/adapting/responding, multifunctionality, low energy, small size and weight, ease of forming, and low-cost attributes of SMART textiles and their multidisciplinary scope offer numerous end uses in medical, sports and fitness, military, fashion, automotive, aerospace, built environment, and energy industries. The research and development for these new and high-value materials crosses scientific boundaries, redefines material science design and engineering, and enhances quality of life and our environment. &ldquo ; Novel SMART Textiles&rdquo ; is a focused special issue that reports the latest research of this field and facilitates dissemination, networking, discussion, and debate.

This paper provides results of a study that focused on establishing that patients had 'colored clothing allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)' by finding those dyes each patient was patch-test-positive to in that patient's suspected colored textile. It advocates the use of the term 'textile-dye ACD' to name cases of ACD in which the patient's skin eruption is due to direct contact with dye molecules and the use of the term 'colored-textile ACD' to name cases in which the patient's skin eruption was due to transfer of dye from a textile to the skin.

Contents -- 1 Fashion Renovation via Upcycling -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Fast Fashion -- 3 Textile Waste and Recycling -- 3.1 Classification of Textile Waste -- 3.2 Recycling Technologies -- 4 Textile Upcycling -- 4.1 History of Upcycling -- 4.2 Global Scenario -- 4.2.1 Kallio -- 4.2.2 Sword & Plough -- 4.2.3 Reformation -- 4.2.4 Looptworks -- 4.2.5 Seamly.co -- 4.2.6 Reclaimed -- 4.3 Indian Scenario -- 4.3.1 Trmtab -- 4.3.2 BlueMadeGreen -- 4.4 Framework for Upcycling -- 5 Case Studies on Textile Upcycling -- 5.1 Case Study 1-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Kid's Nightwear