Chemical Management in Textiles and Fashion helps the reader to understand why there is pressure on the textile industry to manage its use of chemicals responsibly, and provides clear advice on how to do so. This book has been produced partly in response to industrial movements like Greenpeace's Detox campaign, and Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals, which have helped to motivate retailers, manufacturers and regulatory bodies on this issue. The scope of themes addressed here covers the whole supply chain, taking into account the use of chemicals in the processing of textiles, and in the manufacture and recycling of garments. In addition to environmental sustainability, this guide covers all of the main aspects of chemical management in textiles, including chemical risk assessments, chemical management systems, and life cycle 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 textilesProvides technical details of hazardous chemicals often used by the industry, and explores a range of safe alternativeAddresses chemical management throughout the textile supply chain INDICE: 1. Introduction to Chemical Management in Textiles and Fashion 2. Chemical Hazards and Textiles 3. Chemical Risk Assessment in Textiles and Fashion 4. Chemical Management System in Textiles 5. A practical guide to Implementation of Chemical Management in Textile sector 6. Chemical Compliance and Regulations in Textiles and Fashion 7. Life Cycle Assessment and Textile Chemicals 8. Sustainable or Green alternatives for textile chemicals 9. Green Chemistry in Textiles and fashion
- ISBN: 978-0-12-820494-8
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 312
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés