Some of the major areas where sustainable technology has been deployed.

 

Technology Related To Material Used

 

• Technology for weaving, printing, dyeing and finishing of yarn & fabric
• Technology for Non-toxic processing and treatments of fiber
• Testing of Fabric for contaminants
• Technology for Stain-free and wrinkle-free fabric

Technology Related To Design

 

• Computer-aided design of apparel
• Automatic manipulation of fabric
• Colour inventory management

Technology Related To Processes / Software Modules

 

• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Electronic Data Interchange
• Product Life Cycle Management
• Supply chain management

Technology Related To Manufacturing

 

• Operating facilities with alternative or renewable sources of energy such as landfill gas, wind, solar, low-impact hydroelectric facilities etc.
• Technology for reducing harmful emission
• Technology for Chemical-free processes
• Body-scanning for made-to-measure, ready-to-wear, Seamless apparel technology, custom-fit, Made-to-order, Mass-customization,
• Quality control & assurance
• Robotics
• Automated on-line fabric inspection
• Sewing machines and embroidery technology

Technology Related To Distribution, Transportation And Retail Of Fashion Articles

 

• Use of RFID for effective tracking & securing of fashion products and establishing a green supply-chain.
• IT Planning for enhanced efficiency of processes and improved supply-chain responsiveness.
• Minimal or eco-friendly packaging using recycled and eco-friendly material.
• e-commerce, e-retailing, on-line shopping

Consumer-Use Technology

 

• Smart textile, smart garment
• Less frequent laundry
• Fewer but multi-utility garments
• Garments with extended life-span
• Innovative clothing

Post-Consumer Technology Related To Disposal, Recycling And Reuse

 

• Zero-waste through implementing "Closed Loop" waste-management techniques.
• Fiber-to-fiber recycling
• Refurbished or recycled fiber and fabric