About Snehal Gehi
Snehal holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and is currently associated with Myntra. She is a passionate learner with a creative mind and has an affinity towards modern technology in textiles, sustainable fashion, and clothing. She wants to acquire knowledge in the fields of technical textiles and the apparel supply chain.
Contributed Articles:
Tencel - A Step Towards Sustainability
The term Tencel is actually a lyocell fiber (just like Xerox is for a copy). The Lenzing Group, having its roots in Austria, has been working for more than 75 years. This innovative group produces viscose, modal, and lyocell (Tencel) fibers. This article mainly focuses on Lyocell. As the company's mission statement reads, “Nature is our origin. Innovation is our mission.", it stands by its producing top-quality and innovative fibers which can be used in apparel, home textiles, technical textiles, and non-wovens.
Textile Waste - an Environmental Crisis
The perspective of the old days: The Population was smaller, needs were fewer, and resources were abundant. The generation of waste was such that it got naturally recycled, being mostly biodegradable. Conversely, after the advent of the industrial revolution, different types of wastes came into existence, which are often both non-biodegradable and highly hazardous. Production is always associated with some form of pollution and types of waste generated at every level of processing.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Indian Textile Industry
The onset of COVID-19 has had a severe impact on the global as well as the Indian Textile Industry. Various sectors, including industrial, medical, and educational, witnessed a major setback during this pandemic. However, from an economic point of view, the Indian textile industry is a major concern currently. It’s not surprising that the textile industry was affected in terms of productivity, functioning, and employee relations. The entire workforce involved in the supply chain directly or indirectly is affected. Globally, the exports and imports have resumed.