Shanthi Radhakrishnan

Kumaraguru College of Technology · Department of Fashion Technology

The production and manufacture of the textile and fashion industries are known for high utilization of natural resources and the impact on environment and community. The economy that was linear (take-make-waste system) has shifted to a circular economy where product designs are created to reduce waste and the waste generated is converted into new p...

The contribution of the textile industry to the Indian economy is notable, but it has been identified as a major polluting industry. The textile wet-processing sector is highly water and chemical intensive. Some of the major aims of the textile-processing industry are to minimize the pollution of water and atmosphere during production below specifi...

Abstract The demand for Polyester is rising especially in the Asia Pacific region as predicted by the textile forecast. The superior quality, established manufacturing and lower economics has made it a practical alternative for other fibers. The possibility of recycling has created a growing awareness for the use of RPET for the manu- facture of su...

Abstract Fashion calls for constant change which urges consumers to indulge in purchasing garments to keep track with the latest trends. These practices result in large consumption patterns of clothing while the nonuse of fashion apparels is hidden truth. Clothes that are purchased with intense interest lie idle either in the wardrobe or in the lan...

Today's textile industrial production is dominated by the concept of sustainability, and zero waste is the primary aim of any industry to survive in the competitive world. Recycling is a tool in the hands of many manufacturers to obtain sustainability aspects and to market their products to expectant consumers. H&M, GAP, JC Penny and other leaders...

Biotechnology, a new impetus in the last few years, has seen rapid developments in genetic manipulation techniques (genetic engineering) which introduces the possibility of producing organisms in order to optimize the production of established or novel metabolites of commercial importance and of transferring genetic material (genes) from one organi...

Denim is associated with the history of success and has endured economic challenges and changes in fashion. Due to its versatility, the connotation it makes as a social statement and acceptance in business meetings and other formal occasions, jeans is considered the top selling ‘bottom’ in the retail market. According to BernadetteKissane, Euromoni...

The magic of denim jeans has overpowered the global right from the day it was invented. History has seen its development through many ages and periods. Sustainability and recycling is the buzz word today, and all stake holders in the apparel supply chain right from manufacturers to consumers are working toward this cause. This focus has called for...

Specialized clothing is essential for protection against specific environments like fire, heat, cold, chemical, mechanical and biological in nature. Specialized clothing that has been designed and fabricated to face the challenges of these environments is Protective Clothing which is a combination of technical design and functional focus. Seams are...

Abstract The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) seeks to lead the apparel industry toward a shared vision of sustainability built upon a common approach for evaluating sustainability performance. By developing a common tool—the Sustainable Apparel Index—the SAC enables apparel industry companies to measure the environmental and social impact of ap...

Biotechnology, a new impetus in the last few years, has seen rapid developments in genetic manipulation techniques (genetic engineering) which introduces the possibility of producing organisms in order to optimize the production of established or novel metabolites of commercial importance and of transferring genetic material (genes) from one organi...