Innovations in chemical processing

Innovations in wet processing are a continuous process driven by various factors that may include energy conservation, economy, environmental considerations or developments in associated technologies. Currently the innovations are being driven by the customer who has become knowledgeable and most concerned with his health, hygiene, comfort and fashion. Health considerations represent both the ecology and the direct contact of the user with the product. In this respect textiles as an alternate medicine are also being promoted. Hygiene deals with the odour control and the comfort is concerned with the maintenance of body temperature. Fashion driven technologies may even reduce the life of the product but still they are considered important be it worn-out look or casual look. It is also giving impetus to garment processing. Developments in Information Technology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology have given rise to many innovative products and processes that are adding special characteristics and value to the final end product.