This brief write-up gives a glimpse of a plethora of bio and
nanotechnologies that are being investigated and applied on silk to give a
sustainable product with very low carbon foot print. However, there is a need
to further explore and test some of these evolving technologies at the pilot
level and develop a comprehensive package of bio and nanotechnologies for the
processing of silk that can be implemented in a silk process house. This will
not only add value to silk fabrics but shall also make the silk industry more
competitive and sustainable.
About the Author:
The author is associated with the Department of Textile
Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.