Jiangsu Textile Research Institute Inc.

In today's society, people pay more attention to the quality of products than their durability, but also pay more attention to their impact on the environment. In this case, the fabric production industry also needs to continuously strive to improve sustainability and reduce negative impacts on the environment. This article will introduce you to our sustainable environmental protection measures in fabric production to help the industry develop in a more environmentally friendly direction.

Choose sustainable materials

The first step to sustainability is choosing renewable and degradable raw materials. Compared with traditional chemical fibers, natural materials such as organic cotton and soybean fiber are more environmentally friendly and have less impact on the environment. Therefore, these materials should be prioritized during the fabric production process to reduce negative impacts on the environment.

Optimize supply chain

Supply chains in fabric production should also focus on sustainability. Working with reliable suppliers not only results in quality and durable products, but also promotes sustainability. These suppliers are committed to recycling materials, cleaning emissions, and reducing the use of hazardous substances such as PFAS, thereby reducing their environmental burden.

Product design and service life

Designing products that are durable and easy to repair is an important part of sustainability. By extending the life of the product, waste is produced and the consumption of resources is reduced. Therefore, during the fabric production process, attention should be paid to the design and manufacturing quality of the product to ensure that it has a long service life.

Promote circular economy

The circular economy is the key to achieving sustainable development. Fabric production companies should encourage the recycling and reuse of materials to reduce the demand for new resources and reduce the impact on the environment. In this way, efficient use of resources can be achieved and carbon emissions during production can be reduced.

Reduce chemical use

The use of chemicals can have negative impacts on the environment and worker health. Therefore, in the fabric production process, the use of toxic chemicals should be minimized or replaced, and environmentally friendly dyes, auxiliaries, and treatments should be selected to reduce adverse effects on the environment.

Strengthen environmental monitoring and assessment

Establishing a sound environmental management system is an important means to achieve sustainable development. Fabric manufacturing companies should regularly conduct environmental monitoring and assessment of the production process and products to ensure that they meet environmental standards and continuously improve and enhance environmental performance.