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Innovative revolution of the textile industry

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Innovative revolution of the textile industry

The last couple of years has bore witness for the innovatively evolving textile industry. Cotton, silk or nylon aren't the only few choices anymore, sustainability along with innovation has led to the introduction of some extremely rare fabrics to the market.

 

The fashion industry also greatly benefits from innovation in the textile sector. Over time, certain materials, like polyester, became popular. But fashion trends change over time, and more recently, cotton has become more fashionable as people have begun to consider fashion’s sustainability. Clothing manufacturing generates material waste, the textile industry’s complete elimination of waste is one approach to resolving this issue. This can be achieved by recycling textile materials, but for this to be sustainable, other system components must be involved. Here is where innovation again comes into play.

 

Here is ’ list of products that fit in the criteria of innovation in textile.

 

1. Seacell - An inventive discovery of this kind is SeaCell, an eco-friendly fabric made from a seaweed-based material. The producers obtain Ascophyllum Nodossum, also referred to as knotted wrack, from fjord farms in Iceland. In the case of lyocell or modal, the plant is processed and combined with cellulose to create a yarn. The fact that the SeaCell naturally contains medicinal elements like calcium and vitamin E, which are good for the wearer's skin and have anti-inflammatory properties, is one of its biggest advantages. Such a textile is ideal for athletic wear and children's clothing. Seaweed is also harvested in a sustainable and safe manner.

 

2. Pinatex : Created by Ananas Anam, Pinatex is a natural, non-woven fabric made from pineapple leaves that has striking similarities to leather. This pineapple fabric is created from pineapple leaf fibres, a leftover from the Philippine pineapple harvest. The fibres are obtained from the leaves during a procedure called decortication, and after going through an industrial process, they become a nonwoven textile that serves as the foundation for Pinatex. Biomass is a by-product of the manufacturing process that is transformed into organic fertiliser and used by farming communities, closing the production cycle of the material. Additionally, it is a sturdy, breathable, soft, and flexible material that is simple to print on, stitch, and cut, making it appropriate for a variety of uses.

 

3. Banana Fibres - Also referred to as musa fibre, it is one of the world's strongest natural fibres and a prime example of innovation in textile. This naturally occurring, incredibly strong, and biodegradable fibre is derived from the stem of the banana tree. Fabrics made from banana fibres are supple, soft, breathable, and naturally sorbent. They frequently bring up comparisons to silk as they have a tendency to shine naturally. Since recycled banana stems are used to make banana fibres which farmers would otherwise toss in the trash, the material cycle is closed. Banana fibres can be used to create handmade papers, ropes, mats, and woven fabrics.

 

Furthermore, some other examples are Coffee grounds fibres that can be made into a yarn that dries 200 times faster than cotton and has excellent natural anti-odor properties as well as UV protection. This multi-functional yarn can be utilised for numerous products, from daily use household items to outdoor and sports performance clothing.

There is also mushroom leather which is organic, gluten-free, and chemical-free and has a marbled, velvety surface. Additionally, it is light, highly absorbent, and antibacterial and antiseptic. It also acts as an insulator.

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