Chemical Management in Textiles and Fashion
- 1st Edition - September 29, 2020
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editor: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 4 9 4 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 4 9 7 - 9
Chemical Management in Textiles and Fashion helps readers understand current pressures on the textile industry surrounding the responsible management of chemicals. The book was… Read more
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Request a sales quoteChemical Management in Textiles and Fashion helps readers understand current pressures on the textile industry surrounding the responsible management of chemicals. The book was written in response to industrial movements like Greenpeace’s Detox Campaign and Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals, which have both helped to motivate retailers, manufacturers and regulatory bodies on this issue. Chapters cover the entire supply chain, taking into account the use of chemicals in processing, manufacturing and recycling garments. In addition to environmental sustainability, this valuable resource covers all the main aspects of chemical management, including chemical risk assessments, chemical management systems, and lifecycle assessment.
While providing a survey of the latest regulations and standards on chemical management, this book also examines emerging green alternatives to help readers find innovative solutions for sustainable chemical processes.
- Covers all relevant regulations and certifications for chemical management in textiles
- Provides technical details on the hazardous chemicals often used in the textile industries
- Explores a range of safe alternatives
- Addresses chemical management throughout the textile supply chain
Researchers and postgraduate students of textile engineering, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 29, 2020
- No. of pages (Paperback): 228
- No. of pages (eBook): 228
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128204948
- eBook ISBN: 9780128204979
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Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Dr Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu holds a PhD in Textiles Sustainability from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is well known for his contributions in the field and has extensive academic and industrial experience. He has got an extensive publication list of over 85 scientific books and over 100 research publications to his credit. He is currently Director & Head of Sustainability for SgT & API, based in Hong Kong. He has over a decade's working experience in the area of Textiles & Clothing sustainability. He has worked with Industries in Asia and Europe for various Sustainability aspects. He is an Editor, Editorial Board member and a Reviewer for many international peer-reviewed journals in textiles and environmental sciences. He is one of the Directors of the Textile and Bioengineering Informatics Society (TBIS), a charitable organization created to foster, develop, and promote all aspects of science and technology in bioengineering of materials, fibers and textiles.
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Director & Head of Sustainability, SgT & API, Hong KongRead Chemical Management in Textiles and Fashion on ScienceDirect