Note: Intro -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Effect of Textile Parameters on Microfiber Shedding Properties of Textiles -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Microfiber Shedding Mechanism -- 3 Microfiber Generations in Different Phases of Life Cycle -- 3.1 Production Stage -- 3.2 Consumption Stage -- 3.3 Disposal Stage -- 4 Effect of Textile Parameters in Microfiber Shedding -- 4.1 Effect of Fiber Properties -- 4.2 Effect of Yarn Parameters -- 4.3 Effect of Fabric Parameters and Properties -- 4.4 Effect of Surface Finishes -- 4.5 Effects of Aging -- 5 Summary and Recommendations -- References -- Current State of Microplastics Research in SAARC Countries-A Review -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Knowledge of Microplastics Research in SAARC Nations -- 3 India -- 3.1 Coastal Environment -- 3.2 Riverine Environment -- 3.3 Lacustrine Environment -- 3.4 Groundwater -- 3.5 Biota -- 3.6 Salt -- 3.7 Dust/Atmospheric Deposition -- 4 Pakistan -- 5 Maldives -- 6 Bangladesh -- 7 Sri Lanka -- 8 Nepal -- 9 Recommendations for Future Studies -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- Distribution and Impact of Microplastics in the Aquatic Systems: A Review of Ecotoxicological Effects on Biota -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Review Methods and Data Treatment -- 3 The Occurrence of Microplastics in Aquatic Biota -- 4 Interaction and Uptake Mechanism of Microplastics by Aquatic Biota -- 5 Ecotoxicological Effects of Microplastics on Aquatic Biota -- 5.1 Toxicity Effect at Subcellular, Cellular, and Organ Level of Biota -- 5.2 Toxicity Effects on the Behavioral Pattern -- 6 Microplastics Associated Contaminants Effects on Biotas -- 7 Conclusion, Future Research, and Recommendation -- References -- Microplastic Pollution in Marine Environment: Occurrence, Fate, and Effects (With a Specific Focus on Biogeochemical Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles) -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Concept and Composition of Microplastics. , 1.2 Sources of Microplastics -- 2 Environmental Fate and Transport of Microplastics -- 2.1 The Transport of Microplastics in the Marine Environment -- 2.2 The Fate of Microplastics in the Marine Environment -- 3 The Impact of Microplastics on Ecosystems -- 3.1 Impacts on Marine Phytoplankton and Zooplankton -- 3.2 Impacts on Marine Benthic Communities -- 3.3 Effects of Microplastics on Microbial Diversity, Community Structure, and Function -- 4 Effects on Biogeochemical Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles -- 4.1 Effect of Microplastics on Carbon Cycles -- 4.2 Effect of Microplastics on Nitrogen Cycles in Sediments -- 5 Conclusion and Perspectives -- References -- Domestic Laundry and Microfiber Shedding of Synthetic Textiles -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Microfiber Shedding and Laundry -- 2.1 Effect of Detergent/Detergent Concentration on Microfiber Shedding -- 2.2 Effect of Laundry Temperature on Microfiber Shedding -- 2.3 Effect of Laundry Cycle/Time on Microfiber Shedding -- 2.4 Effect of Softener Treatment on Microfiber Shedding -- 2.5 Effect of Washing Machine Type/Method on Microfiber Shedding -- 2.6 Other Influencing Parameters Influencing Microfiber Shedding -- 3 Summary and Recommendation -- References -- Microplastics in Dentistry-A Review -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Dental Materials and Microplastics -- 2.1 Poly Methyl Methacrylate Based Denture Base Materials -- 2.2 BIS Phenol A from Orthodontic Appliances -- 2.3 BIS Phenol A from Composites and Pit and Fissure Sealants -- 2.4 Toothpastes and Microplastics -- 3 Polymer Degradation and Impacts -- 3.1 Saliva Components -- 3.2 Masticatory Forces -- 3.3 Thermal and Chemical Changes -- 3.4 Oral Microbes -- 4 Environmental Impact -- 5 Impact on Human -- 6 Recommendations for Future Studies -- 7 Conclusion -- References.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Handloom: Resistance to Time and Challenges -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Handloom and Handcrafted Textile Practice Over Time -- 3 Case Study: Considerations About Product, Craftswomen, and Market -- 4 Considerations on Challenges and Possible Actions -- 5 Final Considerations -- References -- Honoring Artisanship Over Skilled Labor: The Solution to Sustaining Indian Handloom -- 1 Traditional Handloom in India Today -- 1.1 Handloom as Craft and Art -- 2 Case Studies -- 2.1 Case One: Value Through Education for Weavers of Kutch -- 2.2 Case Two: Kara Weaves, Challenging the Ordinary -- 3 Summary -- References -- Sustainable Carpet and Rug Hand Weaving in Uşak Province of Turkey -- 1 Introduction -- 2 History of Hand Weaving -- 3 Carpet and Rug Hand Weaving -- 3.1 Kirkit Hand Weavings -- 3.2 Traditional Rug Hand Weavings -- 3.3 Traditional Carpet Hand Weavings -- 4 Patterns and Motifs Used in Turkish Hand-Woven Carpets and Rugs and Their Meanings -- 5 Rug and Carpet Hand Weaving in Uşak City -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Sustainable Development in the Handloom Industry -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Outline of the Handloom Division -- 3 Swot Analysis of the Handloom Division -- 4 Employment Generating Sector -- 5 Distribution of Handloom Workers by Gender -- 6 Geographical Distribution of Handlooms -- 7 Current Status of the Handloom Industry in India -- 8 Important Aspects of Handloom Sector -- 9 Manpower Perspective -- 10 Machinery Perspective -- 11 Material Perspective -- 12 Market Perspective -- 13 Money Perspective -- 14 Approach for Sustainability of the Handloom Sector -- 15 Problems of Handloom Sector -- 16 Strategy Suitable for Handloom Sector -- 17 Rise of Handloom to a Global Industry -- 18 Challenges of Handloom Industry -- 19 Scenario of Handloom Industry During COVID-19 -- 20 Potency of the Handloom Industry. , 21 The Impact of e-commerce -- 22 Modernization in Handloom Sector -- 23 Sustainability of the Handloom Sector -- 24 Conclusion -- References -- Value Addition in Handloom Textile Products for Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conclusion -- References -- My Loom and Me: The Role of the Handloom in a Weaver's Identity Creation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Handloom Weaving and the Identity Process -- 2.1 Identity Process -- 2.2 Social Sustainability and the Weavers -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 Loom Equals Office Space -- 4.2 Loom as Part of Way of Life -- 4.3 Loom and Fear of Foreign Take Over -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Societal Sustainability of Handloom Sector in Tamil Nadu-A Case Study -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability Issues in the Handloom Industry -- 3 Survey and Research Method -- 3.1 Location and Sample Selection -- 3.2 Questionnaire Structure -- 4 Statistical Analysis -- 4.1 Henry Garett Ranking Technique -- 5 Results and Discussions -- 5.1 Personal Information Analysis -- 5.2 Production-Related Problems -- 5.3 Weaver-Related Problems -- 5.4 Marketing-Related Problems -- 5.5 Health-Related Problems -- 6 Discussion on the Results -- 7 Limitations of the Study -- 8 Summary and Suggestion -- Appendix I: Questionnaire -- References.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- 1 Fashion Design for Holistic Systems -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Situating the Research -- 1.2 Synthesis and Analysis -- 1.3 A System Broken into Constituent Parts: A Contextual Review -- 2 Methodology -- 3 The Limits to Growth: The Fashion System as a Subsystem of Our Ecosystem -- 3.1 Disengaged and Disconnected Consumers -- 3.2 Limits to Design: Inward Practice -- 4 Discussion -- 4.1 The Need for New Ways of Designing -- 4.2 Fashion Design as Action and Interaction, Forging Empathy and Engagement -- 5 Recommendations -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Composite Material Design for Aircrafts from Sustainable Lignocellulosic Fibers-A Review -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Advantages and Limits of Natural Fibers -- 2.1 Advantages -- 2.2 Limits [18, 19] -- 3 Sustainable Aircraft Interior: Material Selection -- 4 Sustainable Lignocellulosic Fiber Reinforced Aircraft Components -- 4.1 Radome Applications for Aircraft -- 4.2 Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites for Aircraft Wings and Wing Boxes -- 4.3 Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites for Aircraft Cabin Interior -- 4.4 Latest Developments in Aircraft Industry -- 5 Conclusion -- 6 Proposal for the Future -- References -- 3 Sustainability in Textile Design -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability and Sustainable Development -- 3 Sustainability Design -- 3.1 Selection of Materials -- 3.2 Optimization of Production and Distribution Techniques -- 3.3 Reducing Its Impact Using the Utilization -- 3.4 Optimization of Initial and End of Life System -- 4 Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) -- 5 Textile Industry -- 6 Demand for Far Vision in the Textile Sector -- 7 Sustainability in Textile Design -- 8 Sustainable Design in Textile Products -- 9 Sustainable Design Approaches -- 10 Case Study-The Borbonese Company -- 11 Conclusion -- References. , 4 Junior Sportspersons Living with Physical Disabilities' [Dis]Satisfaction Level with Selected Active Sportswear Attributes: Implications for Sustainable Apparel Design for Social Inclusion in Kenya -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Statement of the Problem -- 1.2 Objective and Hypothesis -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Physical Disabilities and Participation in Competitive Sports -- 2.2 Active Sportswear Attributes -- 2.3 A Spotlight on Sustainability Elements Applicable to Active Sportswear Product Development -- 3 Research Methodology -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Demographic Characteristics -- 4.2 Active Sportswear for JSLWDs -- 4.3 [Dis]Satisfaction Level with Selected Active Sportswear Attributes -- 4.4 Chi-Square Test for Independence Results for [Dis]Satisfaction Level of Selected Active Sportswear Attributes -- 4.5 Gender Perspective on [Dis]Satisfaction Level of Selected Active Sportswear Attributes -- 4.6 Proposed Design Details to Counter JSLWPDs' Dissatisfaction with Selected Active Sportswear Attributes -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- Appendix I -- References -- 5 Use Forecasting: Designing Fashion Garments for Extended Use -- Abstract -- 1 Too Much of a Good Thing -- 2 Clothing Use -- 2.1 Extended Use -- 3 Use Forecasting -- 3.1 The Living Wardrobe -- 3.2 Use Forecasting as a Method -- 3.3 Fashion Design for Reuse -- 3.4 Enabling Extended Use -- 4 Conclusions: Reconceptualizing the Garment Lifetime -- References.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Carbon Footprint of Pipe Production Using Waste Plastics -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Plastics Pipe Manufacturing -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Case Study Selection -- 2.2 Production of Waste Plastic Pipes -- 2.3 Carbon Footprint Calculation -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Plastic Pipe Production Process -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Enviro-Economic Assessment of Plastic Cell-Filled Concrete Pavement -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods and Materials -- 2.1 Construction Materials -- 2.2 Environmental Assessment -- 2.3 Economic Assessment -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Environmental Assessment -- 3.2 Economic Assessment -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Carbon Footprint and Economic Assessment of LED Bulbs Recycling -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 An Economic LED Recycling Approach -- 2 Methods and Materials -- 2.1 LED Bulbs Characterisation -- 2.2 Recycling Process -- 2.3 Carbon Footprint -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Economic Assessment -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- An Empirical Investigation of Waste Management and Ecological Footprints in OECD Countries -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Empirical Strategy -- 3.1 Empirical Model and Data -- 3.2 Methodology -- 4 Empirical Findings -- 5 Conclusions and Policy Implications -- References -- Ecological Footprint Assessment of e-Waste Recycling -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Categories of Appliances Generating e-Waste -- 1.2 Life Cycle Stages of e-Waste -- 1.3 Stages of e-Waste Recycling -- 1.4 Generation of e-Waste Globally -- 2 Methods and Materials -- 2.1 Ecological Footprint of e-Waste Recycling (EFER) -- 2.2 Economic Assessment -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 3.1 EF of Electricity Use -- 3.2 EF of Transportation -- 3.3 Water Use -- 3.4 Land -- 3.5 Labour -- 3.6 Economic Assessment -- 3.7 Global Ecological Footprint of e-Waste Recycling -- 4 Conclusions -- References. , Ecological Footprint Assessment of Concrete Using e-Waste -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Plain Cement Concrete with e-Waste Use -- 1.2 Procedure of Sample Preparation of Plain Cement Concrete -- 1.3 Limitation -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Ecological Footprint of Concrete (EFC) -- 2.2 Economic Assessment -- 2.3 Sustainable Recycling Index (SRI) -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Ecological Footprint of Concrete Manufacturing -- 3.2 Economic Assessment of Concrete -- 3.3 Sustainable Recycling Index (SRI) -- 3.4 Compressive Strength -- 4 Conclusions -- References.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Bapta Saree Revival: Reinventing the Past for a Sustainable Future -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Bapta Saree -- 3 Cultural Exchange and Social Sustainability -- 4 Craft Revival for a Sustainable Future: An Example of 'Bapta Revival Project' by Label Rustic Hue -- 5 Bapta Saree-A Form of Sustainable Clothing -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Community Entrepreneurship and Environmental Sustainability of the Handloom Sector -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Historical Background of Handlooms -- 3 Traditional Handlooms -- 4 Handloom and Associated Sector -- 5 Technology (Weaving and Coloration) of Handloom -- 5.1 Carpet Weaving -- 6 Community Entrepreneurship of Handloom Sector -- 7 Sustainable and Fair Trade Approach -- 8 Lack of Knowledge, Training, and Education Within Craftsman -- 9 Environmental Aspects of Handloom -- 10 SWOT Analysis of the Handloom Sector -- 11 Conclusions -- References -- HANDLOOMS: Unleashing Cultural Potentials -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Roles of Apparel in Ancestral and Modern Societies -- 3 The Art of Weaving -- 4 The Handloom in Argentinian Andes -- 4.1 Before and After the Appearance of Handloom -- 4.2 Handloom Frames -- 5 The Weavers -- 6 The Present of Handloom in Argentinian Andes -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- The Influence of Culture on the Sustainable Entrepreneur: An Investigation into Fashion Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability and Luxury Fashion -- 3 Sustainability and Luxury Fashion in Saudi Arabia -- 4 Saudi Female Entrepreneur and Luxury Sustainable Fashion -- 5 Luxury Fashion and Cultural Heritage -- 6 Methodology -- 7 Findings and Discussion -- 7.1 Meanings and Beliefs Assigned to Luxury Sustainable Fashion and Saudi Vision 2030 -- 7.2 Materials and Design as Symbols of Luxury Sustainable Cultural Heritage. , 7.3 The Interplay of Heritage Creativity in Reinventing Modern Sustainable Luxury Fashion -- 8 Conclusions -- References -- A Sustainable Alternative for the Woven Fabrics: "Traditional Buldan Handwoven Fabrics" -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Buldan Town and Its History -- 3 The Importance of Weaving and the Economical Structure in Buldan -- 4 Traditional Buldan Fabrics -- 4.1 Buldan Twisted Cloth -- 4.2 Other Traditional Buldan Products -- 5 Weaving Machines Utilized in Buldan -- 6 Embroidery in Buldan Clothes -- 7 Some Previous Studies in the Literature About Buldan Cloth -- 8 The Examples of Local Workshop Centers for Hand weaving in Buldan -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- The Cultural Sustainability of the Textile Art Object -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology/Team/Materials and Techniques -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Conscious, Collaborative Clothing: A Case Study on Regenerating Relationships Within the Khadi Value Chain -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 In Collaboration with a Social Enterprise: Khadi London -- 4 An Introduction to Khadi -- 4.1 Cotton to Cloth -- 4.2 A Brief History -- 4.3 Handloom and Khadi -- 4.4 Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts -- 4.5 Developments in the Khadi Sector -- 5 Opportunities of Collaboration with Khadi London -- 6 Development of Khadi Artefacts -- 6.1 Exploring a Diverse, Democratic and Decentralised Design Practice -- 6.2 Response to Khadi -- 6.3 Reflection -- 6.4 Further Perspectives -- 7 Impacts of Rebuilding and Regenerating Relationships -- 7.1 A Heightened Synergy Between Designer, Design Process and Material -- 7.2 Towards Conscious Clothing and Textile Futures -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- A Sustainable Model: Handloom and Community in Meghalaya, Northeast India -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Organisation of the Paper -- 1.2 Contextualising the Terms. , 1.3 Situating the Case Study: The Culture of the Ri Bhoi District -- 2 Eri Silk Weaving in Meghalaya -- 2.1 Environmental Sustainability -- 2.2 Cultural Sustainability -- 2.3 Socio-Economic Sustainability -- 3 Shifting the Balance: Handloom and Development in Meghalaya -- 3.1 A Snapshot of Handloom Development Initiatives in the Ri Bhoi District -- 3.2 Social Impact of a Shift to Commerce -- 3.3 Considering the Artisan Perspective -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- The Influence of Starch Desizing on Thermal Properties of Traditional Fabrics in Anatolia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Local Fabrics and Their Productions in Anotalia -- 2.1 Feretiko (Rize Fabric) -- 2.2 Ayancik Linen -- 2.3 Burumcuk Fabric -- 3 Thermal Properties of Traditional Fabrics -- 3.1 Enzymatic Desizing -- 3.2 Mechanical Properties of Traditional Fabrics -- 3.3 Wettability -- 3.4 Thermal Conductivity -- 3.5 Thermal Resistance -- 3.6 Thermal Absorptivity -- 3.7 Air Permeability -- 3.8 Clothing Insulation -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Indian Handloom Design Innovations and Interventions Through Sustenance Lens -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Challenges of Indian Handloom Saree Designs -- 2 Design and Making of Traditional Kanjivaram, Ikat, and Jamdani Sarees -- 2.1 Kanjivaram Sarees -- 2.2 Ikat -- 2.3 Jamdani and Uppada Jamdani -- 3 The Changing Face of Indian Fashion Semiology -- 4 Design Interventions in Indian Handlooms -- 4.1 Designer Intervention Strategies in Jamdani -- 4.2 Design Intervention in Kanjivaram Saree -- 4.3 Design Intervention in Ikat -- 4.4 Impact of Designer Intervention Strategies on Weaving Craftsmen Livelihoods -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- How Translating Between Heritage and Contemporary Fashion Can Create a Sustainable Fashion Movement -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Value of Artisan Knowledge -- 2.1 Consumer and Industry Sentiment on Handmade Textiles. , 3 Contemporary Brands Working with Artisan Communities -- 3.1 BLONI-Education and Innovation to Find Your Customer Group Between Two Worlds -- 3.2 A New Cross-Realising that Your Heritage Can Become Your Strength -- 3.3 Priah-Social and Entrepreneurial Growth Through Handmade Textiles -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Consumers' Attitudes Toward Sustainable Luxury Products: The Role of Perceived Uniqueness and Conspicuous Consumption Orientation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 5 General Discussion and Conclusions -- Appendix A-The Questionnaire (Translated from Italian to English) -- References -- Uzbekistan: The Silk Route of Handloom -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Challenges of the Handloom Sector -- 2.1 Raw Material Availability and Increasing Prices -- 2.2 Financial Constraints -- 2.3 Lack of Modern Technology -- 2.4 Lack of Merchandise Innovation -- 2.5 Lack of Data on Craftsmen -- 3 Recommendations and Discussions -- 3.1 Ensuring Raw Material Supply -- 3.2 Innovation as a Strategy -- 3.3 The Digital Connection -- 3.4 Financial Modelling and Governance -- 3.5 Supporting Sustainable Development and Training Human Resources -- 4 Conclusions -- 5 Further Scope of Research -- References -- Aesthetic Capitalism and Sustainable Competitiveness in Urban Artisanal Networks -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Aesthetic Capitalism and the Culture of Fashion Markets -- 2.2 The Relational View of the Firm, Network Resources and  Urbanization Economies -- 2.3 Slow Fashion, Craft and Tacit Knowledge Transfer and Sharing -- 2.4 Craft and the True Meaning of Luxury -- 2.5 Experiential Retailing -- 3 Research Methods and the Case Study -- 3.1 The Case Study -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Concluding Comments and Perspectives -- References.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Environmental Sustainability Requirements in the Ready-Made Garment Industry -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability in Bangladesh RMG Industry -- 3 Stringency of Environmental Requirements -- 4 Factors of Stringency -- 4.1 Uncertain Changes in Requirements -- 4.2 Variety in Requirements -- 4.3 Complexity in Implementation -- 4.4 Newness in Environmental Requirements -- 4.5 Timeline -- 4.6 Buyer Specific Framework -- 4.7 Risk of Penalty -- 5 Adopting Stringency -- 5.1 Developing Dynamic Environmental Capability -- 5.2 Building Collaborative Relationships with Buyers -- 6 A Case Study in Bangladesh RMG Industry -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Immobilization as Sustainable Solutions to Textiles Chemical Processing -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Need of Sustainability in Textile Chemical Processing -- 3 Sustainability in Textile Chemical Processing -- 4 Perspectives on Enzymes in Textile Wet Processing -- 5 Enzymes are Sustainable Solution in Textile Chemical Processing -- 6 Need for Enzyme Immobilization -- 7 Fundamentals of Enzyme Immobilization -- 7.1 Support Materials -- 7.2 Techniques of Immobilization -- 7.3 Performance of Immobilized Enzymes -- 8 Immobilization of Enzymes as Sustainable Solutions for Textile Processing -- 9 Application of Immobilized Enzymes in Bio-processing of Textiles -- 9.1 Bio-desizing Using Immobilized Amylases -- 9.2 Bio-scouring Using Immobilized Pectinases -- 9.3 Bio-bleaching Using Immobilized Glucose Oxidase -- 9.4 Bio-polishing Using Immobilized Cellulase -- 9.5 Denim Bio-wash Using Immobilized Cellulase -- 9.6 Shrink-Proofing of Wool Using Immobilized Enzymes -- 9.7 Bleach Clean-up Using Immobilized Catalases -- 9.8 Polymerization Using Immobilized Enzymes -- 9.9 Detergents Containing Immobilized Enzymes -- 9.10 Dye Synthesis Using Immobilized Enzymes. , 10 Textile Wastewater Treatment Using Immobilized Enzymes -- 11 Immobilization of Enzymes for Textile Functionalization -- 12 Enzyme Immobilized Textiles -- 12.1 Enzyme Immobilized Textiles in Wastewater Treatment -- 13 Challenges in the Application of Immobilized Enzymes in the Textile Industry -- 14 Conclusion -- References -- Dabu, The Sustainable Resist Printed Fabric of Rajasthan -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Methods and Styles of Printing -- 4 Dabu Hand Block Printing -- 4.1 Procedure -- 4.2 Dabu Prints -- 5 Status of Dabu Print -- 6 Cluster and Community -- 7 Types of Dabu -- 8 Results and Considerations -- 8.1 Equipments and Tools -- 8.2 Ingredients -- 8.3 Fabric -- 9 Printing Method -- 9.1 Application of Dabu on Fabric -- 10 Material -- 11 Motifs -- 12 Product Range -- 13 Maintenance -- 14 Conclusion -- References -- Nanoencapsulation Methods for Herbal-Based Antimicrobial Agents-A Sustainable Approach -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Antimicrobial Agents For Textiles -- 3 Medicinal Plants as Antimicrobial Agents -- 3.1 Neem (Azadirachta Indica) -- 3.2 Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) -- 3.3 Aloe Vera -- 3.4 Pomegranate Peel (Punica Granatum L) -- 3.5 Vitex Negundo (Nochi) -- 3.6 Clitoria Ternatea Linn -- 3.7 Coleus Amboinicus -- 3.8 Gloriosa Superba -- 3.9 Cyperus Rotundus -- 3.10 Pithecellobium Dulce -- 3.11 Acalypha Indica -- 3.12 Other Medicinal Plants -- 4 Application Methods -- 4.1 Direct Methods -- 4.2 Microencapsulation Method -- 4.3 Emulsification-Solvent Removal Processes -- 4.4 Organic Phase Separation (Coacervation) -- 4.5 Spray Drying -- 4.6 Solvent Free Techniques -- 4.7 Supercritical Fluids (SF) -- 4.8 Dry Processes-Milling and Grinding -- 4.9 Nanoencapsulation -- 4.10 Polymerisation Methods -- 4.11 Emulsion Polymerisation Method -- 4.12 Interfacial Polymerization -- 4.13 Interfacial Polycondensation. , 4.14 Nanoparticles from Preformed Polymers -- 4.15 Emulsification/Solvent Evaporation -- 4.16 Solvent Displacement and Interfacial Deposition -- 4.17 Emulsification/Solvent Diffusion -- 4.18 Salting-Out with Synthetic Polymers -- 4.19 Methods for Production of Nanoparticles -- 4.20 Electrochemical Deposition -- 4.21 Sol-Gel Method -- 4.22 Gas-Phase Condensation Methods -- 4.23 Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition -- 4.24 Sputtering -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- An Overview of Preparation, Processes for Sustainable Denim Manufacturing -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Phases of a Denim Life Cycle -- 2.1 Raw Material Phase -- 2.2 Manufacturing Phase -- 2.3 Consumer Use Phase -- 2.4 Repurposing of Denims -- 2.5 Post-consumer Waste -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- Implications of Sustainability on Textile Fibres and Wet Processing, Barriers in Implementation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Approach to Selection of Sustainable Fibres -- 2.1 Organic Cotton-Is It a Sustainable Option? -- 3 Sustainability in Textile Wet Processing -- 3.1 Introduction to Sustainable Practices in the Colouring Industry -- 3.2 Using Natural Dyes-Is It a Sustainable Option? -- 3.3 Growth of Indian Dyestuff Industry -- 3.4 Implications of Sustainability on Dyeing and Printing Industry -- 4 Textile Finishing-Processes and Implications -- 4.1 Zero Water Finishes on Textiles -- 4.2 Finishes with Reduced Water Consumption -- 5 Technological Innovations -- 6 Reasons Which Inhibit Indian Textile Industries from Embracing Sustainable Processing -- 6.1 Reasons-Why Sustainability is not Main Stream in India? -- 6.2 Suggestions to Make Sustainability Mainstream in Indian Textile Industries -- 7 Summary and Conclusion -- References -- Study on Product Safety of Children's Apparel -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Litreature Review -- 2.1 Requirements for Children's Clothing -- 2.2 Analysis of Children's Clothing. , 2.3 Garment Safety for Children's Clothing -- 2.4 Safety Measures -- 2.5 Fabric and Comfort -- 2.6 Sustainable Dyeing -- 2.7 Sustainable Printing -- 2.8 Natural Dye Printing on Textiles: A Global Sustainable Approach -- 2.9 Supply Chain Strategies and the Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic -- 3 Materials and Method -- 3.1 Material -- 3.2 Organic Interlock -- 3.3 Double Knit -- 3.4 Specifications for Button -- 3.5 Printing Material -- 3.6 Garment Design -- 3.7 Mock Wood Button -- 4 Methodology -- 4.1 Fibre Analysis -- 4.2 Review of Labelling/Fibre Composition Marking -- 4.3 Colour Fastness to Laundering -- 4.4 Saliva Colour Fastness -- 4.5 PH Value -- 4.6 Free Formaldehyde -- 4.7 Appearance After 3rd Wash -- 4.8 Rubbing Fastness -- 4.9 Safety of Kid's Clothing-Cords and Draw String on Kids Garment -- 5 Discussion -- References -- Extraction and Optimization of Natural Dye from Madhuca Latifolia Plant Bark Used for Coloration of Eri Silk Yarn -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Selection of Materials -- 2.1 Selection of Yarn -- 2.2 Selection of Madhuca Latifolia Dye Source -- 2.3 Selection of Mordents -- 2.4 Selection of Chemicals for Testing -- 2.5 Optimization of Dye Extraction Methods -- 2.6 Optical Density -- 2.7 Selection of Suitable Wavelength -- 2.8 Optimization of Madhuca Latifolia Dye Extraction Time -- 2.9 Optimization of Mordanting Procedures -- 2.10 Optimization of Dyeing Methods -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Extraction of Dye from Madhuca Latifolia Bark -- 3.2 Optimization of the Method of Extraction for Madhuca Latifolia -- 3.3 Optimization of Mordant Concentrations for Madhuca Latifolia -- 3.4 Optimization of Dye Extraction Time for Madhuca Latifolia -- 3.5 Optimization of Mordant Concentrations for Madhuca Latifolia -- 3.6 Shade Variation in Madhuca Latifolia Dyed Eri Silk After Mordanting -- 3.7 Optimization of Dyeing Time for Madhuca Latifolia. , 4 Conclusion -- 5 Implications of the Study -- 6 Suggestions for Further Study -- References -- Development of Mosquito Repellent Finish for Textiles Using Neem Oil: An Eco-Friendly Approach -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Phase I : Preparation of Mosquito Repellent (MR) Formulation and Assessment of Its Shelf Life -- 2.2 Phase II : Application and Evaluation of Mosquito Repellent Formulation -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Preparation of Formulations and Evaluation of Their Shelf Life -- 3.2 Evaluation of the Finished Fabric Samples -- 3.3 Effect of Laundering on Mosquito Repellency of Treated Fabric -- 3.4 Cone Bioassays Test -- 3.5 Effect of Formulation on the Colour of the Treated Fabrics -- 4 Conclusion -- References.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Importance of Asclepias Syriaca (Milkweed) Fibers in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Industry and Its Potential End-Uses -- 1 Introduction -- 2 History of the Asclepias Syriaca (Milkweed) -- 3 Structure of the Asclepias Syriaca (Milkweed) Plant -- 4 Asclepias Syriaca (Milkweed) Fibers -- 5 Asclepias Syriaca (Milkweed) Fiber Properties -- 5.1 Mechanical Properties of Milkweed Fibers -- 5.2 Thermal Behaviors of Milkweed Fiber -- 5.3 Chemical Resistance of Milkweed Fibers -- 5.4 Dyeability of Milkweed Fibers -- 5.5 Spinnability of Milkweed Fibers -- 6 Importance of Asclepias Syriaca (Milkweed) Fibers for the Sustainable Textile and Fashion Industry Application/Research Areas -- 6.1 Daily Used Textile Products -- 6.2 Technical Textiles -- 6.3 Composites -- 6.4 Promising End-Uses -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Extracellular Polymeric Substances in Textile Industry -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Extracellular Polymeric Substances -- 3 Main Functions and Applications -- 4 Applications in Textile -- 5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- References -- Sustainable Agrotextile: Jute Needle-Punched Nonwoven Preparation, Properties and Use in Indian Perspective -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nonwovens -- 2.1 What is Nonwoven? -- 2.2 Why Nonwoven Fabric?' -- 2.3 Nonwoven Versus Woven -- 2.4 Fibres for Nonwoven -- 2.5 Why Jute?  [21, 43] -- 3 Needle-Punching Nonwoven [20, 26] -- 3.1 Web Formation -- 3.2 Nonwoven Preparation -- 3.3 Structure -- 3.4 Properties -- 4 Jute Needle-Punched Nonwoven in Agrotextiles -- 4.1 Agricultural Mulch Fabric: Case Studies -- 4.2 Application on Horticultural/Nursery Bag [17] -- 4.3 Prefabricated Grass Mat from Jute Nonwoven -- 5 Artificial Soil Substitute -- 6 Use of Jute Nonwoven as Protective Cloth in Agriculture -- 6.1 Survey on Potential -- 7 Challenges and Limitations  [38, 42]. , 8 Potentials and Economy  [38, 42] -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- Popularization of Agrowaste Fibres-Banana and Areca Nut Fibre-A Sustainable Approach -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Agro-Waste Fibres -- 3 Banana Pseudostem a Rich Source of Fibre -- 3.1 Methods of Extraction -- 3.2 Properties of Banana Fibre Extracted from Pseudostem -- 3.3 Fibre Yield -- 3.4 Dyeability of Banana Fibre -- 3.5 Weaving of Banana Fabric -- 3.6 Applications in Composite Industry -- 4 Areca Nut Fibre -- 4.1 Properties of Areca Nut Fibre -- 4.2 Method of Extraction -- 4.3 Dyeability of Areca Fibre -- 4.4 Mechanical Properties -- 4.5 Applications of Areca Fibre -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Development of Union Fabrics from Lotus Petiole Waste -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Collection of Lotus Petioles -- 1.2 Extraction of Fiber -- 1.3 Preparation of Yarn -- 1.4 Constructional Details of Union Fabrics -- 1.5 Preparation of the Product -- 2 Results and Discussions -- 2.1 Construction of Fabrics -- 2.2 Evaluation of the Constructed Fabrics -- 2.3 Preparation of Product -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- Evaluating the Potential of Pineapple Leaf Fibre Fabrics and Its Blends for Sustainable Home Textile Applications -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Fibres -- 3 Pineapple Leaf Fibres (PALF) -- 3.1 Extraction of PALF -- 3.2 Properties of PALF -- 3.3 Spinning of PALF -- 3.4 Weaving of PALF -- 3.5 Applications of PALF -- 4 Materials and Methods -- 4.1 Fibre Cutting and Softening -- 4.2 Fibre Blending -- 4.3 Fibre Morphological Structure -- 4.4 Yarn Production -- 4.5 Yarn Properties Testing -- 4.6 Woven Fabric Production -- 4.7 Sourced Commercial Fabrics -- 4.8 Woven Fabric Properties Testing -- 5 Results and Discussions -- 5.1 Morphological Structure of PALF -- 5.2 Yarn Count and Twist -- 5.3 Yarn Tenacity -- 5.4 Yarn Elongation -- 5.5 Yarn Evenness -- 5.6 Yarn Imperfections. , 5.7 Yarn Hairiness -- 5.8 Yarn Quality Index (YQI) -- 5.9 Statistical Significance of Yarn Properties Between PALF Cotton Blends -- 5.10 Overall Assessment of the Produced Yarn Characteristics -- 5.11 Woven Fabric Properties -- 5.12 PALF Table Mat and Curtain -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Production of Sustainable Banana Fibers from Agricultural Wastes and Their Properties -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Banana Plant and Its Cultivation -- 3 Banana Fibers and Their Production -- 3.1 Banana Fiber Production with Retting Method -- 3.2 Banana Fiber Production with Mechanical Methods -- 3.3 Degumming Process of Banana Fibers -- 3.4 Yarn Formation from Banana Fibers -- 4 Chemical Structure of Banana Fibers -- 5 Physical and Chemical Properties of Banana Fibers -- 6 Applications Areas of Banana Fibers -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Development of Sustainable Sound and Thermal Insulation Products from Unconventional Natural Fibres for Automobile Applications -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Material and Methods -- 2.1 Selection and Extraction Fibres -- 3 Characterization of Fibres -- 3.1 Physical Properties of Fibres -- 3.2 Surface Morphology Using Scanning Electron Microscope -- 3.3 Crystallinity of Fibres Using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) -- 3.4 Analysis of Chemical Groups by FTIR -- 3.5 Thermal Properties of Fibres -- 3.6 Preparation of Fibre and Web Formation -- 3.7 Needle Punched Non-woven Production -- 4 Characterization of Developed Non-woven -- 4.1 Physical Characterization -- 4.2 Thermal Conductivity by Lee's Disc Method -- 4.3 Sound Absorption Coefficient by Impedance Tube Method -- 5 Results and Discussions -- 5.1 Physical Properties of Fibres -- 5.2 Surface Morphology of Fibres Using SEM -- 5.3 FTIR Analysis of Fibres -- 5.4 Crystallinity of Fibres Using X-Ray Diffraction -- 5.5 Thermal Properties of Fibres -- 5.6 Characterization of Non-woven Fabrics. , 5.7 Air Permeability and Thermal Conductivity of Non-woven Samples -- 5.8 Acoustical Characteristics -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Design and Development of Under Arm Sweat Pad -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Sweat -- 1.2 Sweat-Common Causes -- 1.3 Body Odour -- 1.4 Problems due to Sweating -- 1.5 Sweat Pad -- 2 Materials Used for Microencapsulation -- 2.1 Core Material -- 2.2 Coating Material -- 3 Materials and Methods -- 3.1 Fabric Selection-Polyester -- 3.2 Bamboo -- 3.3 Material Details and Layers -- 3.4 Microencapsulation -- 4 Preparation of Micro-Capsules -- 4.1 Padding Process -- 4.2 Light Microscopy and SEM Analysis -- 5 Design and Development of Underarm Sweat Pad -- 5.1 Construction of Underarm Sweat Pad -- 5.2 Underarm Sweat Pad with Body Straps -- 5.3 Feedback Survey -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 6.1 Air Permeability Test -- 6.2 Moisture Vapour Transmission Test -- 6.3 Vertical Wickability Test -- 6.4 Antimicrobial Activity Test -- 6.5 Antimicrobial Activity-Quantitative Analysis -- 6.6 Washing Durability Test -- 6.7 Survey Results -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Product Development Using Cornhusk Fibres-A Sustainable Initiative -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Natural Plant Fibres -- 1.2 Textile and Non-textile Applications of Natural Cellulosic Fibres -- 1.3 Unconventional Natural Cellulosic Fibres -- 1.4 Corn and Cornhusk Fibres -- 1.5 Various Applications of Corn in Textiles -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Manufacturing of Rope/Mats -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Yarn and Fabric Formation -- 3.2 Manufacturing of Rope/Mats -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Organic Cotton: Fibre to Fashion -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Cotton Fibre -- 2.1 Facts About Conventional Cotton Cultivation -- 3 Organic Clothing-Need of Future -- 4 Organic Cotton -- 4.1 Why Wear Organic? -- 5 Cultivation of Organic Cotton -- 5.1 Seed Preparation -- 5.2 Soil Fertility. , 5.3 Crop Rotation -- 5.4 Cover Cropping -- 5.5 Pest and Weed Management -- 5.6 Harvesting -- 5.7 Post-Harvesting Operations -- 6 Advantages of Organic Cotton Cultivation -- 6.1 Environmentally Friendly Technology -- 6.2 Cultivation Cost Reduction -- 6.3 Insecticide Resistance Management -- 7 Advantages of Organic Cotton Fibre -- 8 Roadmap for Organic Cotton -- 9 Economic Viability of Organic Cotton -- 9.1 Control of Pests -- 9.2 The Most Difficult Challenge -- 10 GOTS-Global Organic Textile Standards -- 10.1 Certification Process of GOTS -- 11 Organic Production Constraints -- 12 World Organic Cotton Production -- 13 Organic Fibre Properties -- 14 Ginning -- 15 Spinning of Organic Cotton Yarn -- 16 Fabric Manufacturing -- 17 Wet Processing of Organic Cotton Fabric -- 18 Application of Enzymes in Organic Cotton Processing -- 18.1 Enzyme Source -- 18.2 Genetically Modified Organism -- 18.3 Use of GMOs to Produce Enzymes -- 18.4 GOTS-Prohibited/Restricted Inputs in All Production Stages During Organic Cotton Processing -- 18.5 Alternatives to GMO Enzymes -- 19 Garment Manufacturing -- 19.1 Garment Manufacturing Process Flow Chart -- 19.2 Waste Generation in the Apparel Industry: An Overview -- 19.3 Zero Waste Concept -- 19.4 Zero Waste Fashion Techniques for Organic Cotton Clothing -- 19.5 Trims and Accessories -- 20 Retailing -- 21 Conclusion -- References.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Enabling the Green Bonds Market for Sustainable Transport Projects Based on the Measure/Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Method -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 2.1 Green Bonds -- 2.2 Measure/Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Method -- 3 Steps for the Roadmap Elaboration -- 4 Roadmap to Promote Green Bond Projects -- 4.1 Identified Green Bonds Principles -- 4.2 Mitigation Actions Applied to Transport -- 4.3 Measure/Monitoring Indicators -- 4.4 Reporting -- 4.5 Impact Verification -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Carbon Footprint Assessment of Palm, Jatropha, and Microalgal Biodiesel -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 The Goal, Scope, and Definition -- 2.2 System Boundary -- 2.3 Lifecycle Inventory (LCI) -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 3.1 Comparison of Energy Expenditure -- 3.2 Estimation of GHG Emission -- 3.3 Net Energy Ratio -- 3.4 Lifecycle Impact Assessment -- 3.5 Direct Savings in GHG Emission -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Carbon Footprint of Grocery Bags Considering Drivers of Variability in Mexico City -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Functional Unit -- 2.2 Reference Flow -- 2.3 System Boundaries -- 2.4 Life Cycle Inventories -- 2.5 Life Cycle Impact Assessment -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Average Bag -- 3.2 Variability in the Carbon Footprint of the Bags -- 3.3 Analysis for End-of-Life Scenarios -- 3.4 Other Environmental Impacts -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Evaluation of Carbon Footprint of the Renovation of Urban Spaces -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Indirect Carbon Footprint -- 2.2 Direct Carbon Footprint -- 3 Scenarios -- 4 Results -- 5 Conclusions -- References. , Life Cycle Assessment and Circular Economy Strategies for Electric Vehicle: A Systematic Review on Mitigating Climate Change and Reducing Resource Depletion in Road Transportation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Bibliometric Results -- 4 Systematic Results -- 4.1 Raw Materials/Reduce -- 4.2 Eco Design/Refurbish -- 4.3 Remanufacturing -- 4.4 Distribution/Transportation/Redistribute -- 4.5 Using and Consuming/Reuse or Repurpose/Repair -- 4.6 Collection /Transport -- 4.7 Waste/Recycling and Emissions -- 4.8 Disposal and Treatment -- 5 Final Considerations -- References -- Sustainable Transport Indicators and Mitigation Actions Applied to the Green Bond Principles -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 2.1 Green Bonds -- 2.2 Green Bond Principles -- 2.3 Mitigation Actions Applied in Transport -- 2.4 Sustainable Transport Indicators -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Identified Indicators for Monitoring Sustainable Transportation Projects -- 4.1 Review Protocol and Database Creation -- 4.2 Identification of the Relationship of the Transportation Sector to Each Green Bond Principle -- 4.3 Determination of Mitigation Measures in the Transportation Sector Related to the Green Bond Principles -- 4.4 Presentation of a List of Indicators for Monitoring Mitigation Measures -- 5 Final Considerations -- References.