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.