Technical paper discussing waste production in textile desizing, mercerizing, bleaching, dyeing, finishing and printing processes, and electro-oxidation, bio-treatment, photochemical and membrane technologies as advanced methods of effluent treatment. From the Journal of Cotton Science. Authors: B. Ramesh Babu and others. [PDF]

Collection of 23 papers from the Ecotextile 2004 Conference held at the University of Bolton, exploring recycling and the use of waste as raw materials in the textile and carpet industries. Edited by M. Miraftab and A.R. Horrocks.

Abstract of an article about the efforts of the Goulburn Wool Scour Company invested in cleaner production technologies, using information technology to measure, monitor and report on environmental performance. Full article available upon registration.

Technical article presenting guidelines for the reduction of chemical waste and contaminated air emissions in textile wet processing stages. From the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency. [PDF]

Guide to the causes of physical injuries from incorrect handling of materials and products in the textile industry. Risk assessment and prevention, and technical solutions to specific problems. From the UK Health and Safety Commission's Textile Industry Advisory Committee. [PDF]

A collection of articles, fact sheets, documents, standards, directives and studies dealing with safety and health issues associated with the textile industry. Links to the US Environmental Protection Agency's Sector Notebook Profile of the Textiles Industry. From the U.S. Department of Labor.

Technical paper presenting an overview of the textile wet processing and finishing industry and its major sources of environmental contamination. From Greenpeace Research Laboratories. Authors: A. Walters, D. Santillo and P. Johnston. [PDF]