| | DECEMBER 20228THE PANORAMAIn recent decades the global textile industry has marked an enormous growth in the overall market size, expounding on the increased global demand. Alongside surging operations and an economic boom, the textile industry across the globe is fighting with the pre-existing challenges that are now evolving at a compounding rate. Topics like environmental pollution, work safety, and consumer health, are of critical concern and need a sustainable solution. At the center of all chemicals, have been a major source of pollution that leaves a lasting effect on human and environmental health. Studies point out, the chemicals industry actively utilizes more than 1500 chemicals to satisfy its production, of which nearly 800 compound has negative effects on both environmental sustainability and human health. Speaking of volumes, nearly one-fourth of total chemicals produced annually find direct or indirect implications in the textile industry; suggesting mammoth-like effects on global well-being. At a time when the textile industry around the globe is battling environmental degradation, a few key positive developments toward sustainability are catching the eyeballs. They are:TEXTILE CHEMICALS INDUSTRY PIVOTING TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
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