• Rekha Berwal

Eco - friendly textiles are made from natural fibers like cotton, animal fibers like wool and silk, and synthetic materials like nylon, polyester, and acrylics. The production of natural fibers is nearly equal to the production of synthetic materials (of which polyester accounts for about half). The phases of textile production are fiber production, fiber processing and spinning, yarn preparation, fabric creation, bleaching, dyeing and printing and finishing. Because the process of changing raw fibers into completed apparel and non-apparel textile items is complex, most textile mills specialize. Knitting and weaving are used alternately in the production of man-made cotton and wool materials. Sustainability in fashion can only be completely accomplished if all levels and stages of the product life cycle are thoroughly investigated to ensure that more environmentally and socially sustainable practices are implemented during the manufacturing and consumption process. Once viewed as a trend, sustainable fashion today is widely perceived as an influential part of the environmental movement. There are a number of approaches taken by the stakeholders in the fashion production starting from fiber production to garment manufacturing even the supply chain management to fulfil the sustainability requirements. Fashion items produced using sustainable practices can contribute to environmental, social and economic well-being leading to a green earth in the future. This review presents the data and findings collected from relevant “review and research articles” relating to sustainable fashion and textile production that are available in selected databases. This paper illustrates how the textile industry may use strategic ways to improve ecologically sustainable textile product usage and manufacturing. A discussion is focused on how to be increased sustainability in the textile industry. This paper introduces key principles for ecologically sustainable business practices to consider (e.g., eco-design, corporate social responsibility and green supply chain management). It is critical that all stakeholders in the textile industry, including consumers, producers, environmental protection is emphasized in the eco-friendly textile manufacture.

Eco-Friendly Textile, Environmental Pollutants, Natural fibers, Fashion Trends, Sustainable Practices

"Trends In Sustainable Fashion and Eco-Friendly Textiles – A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.j24-j33, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403905.pdf

"Trends In Sustainable Fashion and Eco-Friendly Textiles – A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppj24-j33, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403905.pdf