edited by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu ; The Textile Institute
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
