Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Luxurious Sustainable Fibers

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Novel Sustainable Raw Material Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry

Abstract

Textiles are the dynamic link between the past and present. Past is always associated with lavish and luxurious lifestyles. This perception is probably because lifestyles of the rich and influential are projected in the ancient architecture, castles, written records, and portraits. Many palaces including museums display the royal robes of the past era. This chapter presents natural fibers as collected from the flora and fauna. Environmental merits, inherent comfort characteristics, and scarce availability make sustainable textiles special and expensive. The protein fibers discussed are byssus, mud silk, muga silk, naturally colored silk, pashmina, and shahtoosh. The cellulosic fibers described in the chapter are luxurious lotus, bark cloth, fox fiber, and mud cotton. Ancient gold, silk, and precious metal fibers are also described. Physicochemical properties, chemical constituents, and marketing potential of the fibers are also included in the chapter.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 139.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book
USD 179.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. M.Á. Gardetti, S.S. Muthu, The lotus flower fiber and sustainable luxury, in Handbook of Sustainable Luxury Textiles and Fashion, ed. by M. Gardetti, S. Muthu, vol. 1, (Springer, Singapore, 2015), pp. 3–18. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-633-1

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  2. R. Pandey, P. Pandit, S. Pandey, S. Mishra, Solutions for sustainable fashion and textile industry, in Recycling from Waste in Fashion and Textiles: A Sustainable and Circular Economic Approach, ed. by Pandit et al., (Scrivener Publishing LLC, Beverly, 2020), pp. 33–72. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119620532.ch1

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  3. S. Rahman, A. Yadlapalli, Sustainable practices in luxury apparel industry, in Handbook of Sustainable Luxury Textiles and Fashion. Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes, ed. by M. Gardetti, S. Muthu, (Springer, Singapore, 2015), pp. 187–211. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-633-1_8

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  4. M. Chevalier, G. Mazzalovo, Luxury brand management: A world of privilege (Wiley, Hoboken, 2008)

    Google Scholar 

  5. M.A. Cardetti, Stories from the social pioneers in the sustainable luxury sector: A conceptual vision, in Sustainable Luxury and Social Entrepreneurship, ed. by M.A. Gardetti, M.E. Giron, (Routledge, New York, 2017), pp. 23–34

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  6. A. Brun, F. Caniato, M. Caridi, C. Castelli, G. Miragliotta, S. Ronchi, A. Sianesi, G. Spina, Logistics and supply chain management in luxury fashion retail: Empirical investigation of Italian firms. Int. J. Prod. Econ. 114(2), 554–570 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2008.02.003

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. A.M. Fionda, C.M. Moore, The anatomy of the luxury fashion brand. J. Brand Manag. 16(5), 347–363 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1057/bm.2008.45

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. M.J. Silverstein, N. Fiske, Luxury for the masses. Harv. Bus. Rev. 81(4), 48–59 (2003)

    Google Scholar 

  9. WCED, Our Common Future. The World Commission on Environment and Development (Oxford University Press, Oxford/New York, 1987), p. 400

    Google Scholar 

  10. M.C. Cervellon, L. Shammas, The value of sustainable luxury in mature markets: A customer-based approach. J. Corp. Citizsh. 52, 90–101 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  11. S.S. Muthu, Sustainable fibres and textiles (Woodhead Publishing, London, 2017)

    Google Scholar 

  12. A. Rese, D. Baier, T.M. Rausch, Success factors in sustainable textile product innovation: An empirical investigation. J. Clean. Prod. 331, 129829 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129829

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. E. Wankowicz, Sustainable Fibre for Sustainable Fashion Supply Chains: Where the Journey to Sustainability Begins. In International Conference on Industrial Logistics, (September 28–October 1) Zakopane, Poland (2016), vol. 13, pp. 342–352

    Google Scholar 

  14. C. Cataldi, M. Dickson, C. Grover, Slow fashion: Tailoring a strategic approach towards sustainability, in Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles: Values, Design, Production and Consumption, ed. by M.A. Gardetti, A.L. Torres, (Greenleaf Publishing, New York, 2017)

    Google Scholar 

  15. P. Badnayak, S. Jose, R. Dubey, R. Pandey, Tools and methods for handling and storage of museum textiles, in Handbook of Museum Textiles: Volume I: Conservation and Cultural Research, ed. by Jose et al., (Wiley, Beverly, 2023), pp. 209–218

    Google Scholar 

  16. N.D. Beard, The branding of ethical fashion and the consumer: A luxury niche or mass-market reality? Fashion Theory J. Dress Body Cult. 12(4), 447–468 (2008). https://doi.org/10.2752/175174108X346931

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. S. Rwawiire, B. Tomkova, Thermo-physiological and comfort properties of Ugandan barkcloth from Ficus natalensis. J. Text. Inst. 105(6), 648–653 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2013.843849

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. E.C. Burt, Bark-cloth in East Africa. Text. Hist. 26(1), 75–88 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1179/004049695793711898

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. L. Robertson, Rethinking Material Culture: Ugandan Bark Cloth. Published in Textile Society of America 2014 Biennial Symposium Proceedings: New Directions: Examining the Past, Creating the Future, Los Angeles, California, September 10–14, 2014 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  20. R.K. Seidu, E.K. Howard, E. Apau, B. Eghan, Symbolism and conservation of indigenous African textiles for museums, in Handbook of Museum Textiles: Volume I: Conservation and Cultural Research, ed. by Jose et al., (Wiley, Beverly, 2023), pp. 239–265

    Google Scholar 

  21. P.D. Venkatraman, K. Scott, C. Liauw, Environmentally friendly and sustainable bark cloth for garment applications: Evaluation of fabric properties and apparel development. Sustain. Mater. Technol. 23, e00136 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2019.e00136

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. P.J. Van der Feen, Byssus. Basteria 13(4), 66–71 (1949)

    Google Scholar 

  23. F. Maeder, Irritating byssus – Etymological problems, material facts, and the impact of mass media, in Textile Terminologies from the Orient to the Mediterranean and Europe, 1000 BC to 1000 AD, ed. by Gaspa et al., (Zea books, Lincoln, 2017), pp. 500–519. https://doi.org/10.13014/K2CC0XVN

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  24. M. Suhre, M. Gertz, C. Steegborn, T. Scheibel, Structural and functional features of a collagen-binding matrix protein from the mussel byssus. Nat. Commun. 5, 3392 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms4392

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  25. G.M. Moeser, E. Carrington, Seasonal variation in mussel byssal thread mechanics. J. Exp. Biol. 209(10), 1996–2003 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.02234

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. S.G. Cheung, F.Y. Yang, J.M.Y. Chiu, C.C. Liu, P.K.S. Shin, Anti-predator behaviour in the green-lipped mussel Perna viridis: Byssus thread production depends on the mussel’s position in clump. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 378, 145–151 (2009). https://doi.org/10.3354/meps07874

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. J.E. Smeathers, J.F.V. Vincent, Mechanical properties of mussel byssus threads. J. Molluscan Stud. 45(2), 219–230 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.mollus.a065497

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. B. Leśniewski, M. Kotula, A. Kubiak, M. Pajewska-Szmyt, Thermostability of selected biological materials. Lett. Appl. NanoBioSci. 12(3), 1–28 (2022). https://doi.org/10.33263/LIANBS123.088

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. P. Falconi, Byssus, in I Maestri del Bisso, della Seta, del Lino: The Masters of Byssus, Silk and Linen, 15, 1–5, ed. by M. Biniecka, (Sapienza Università Editrice, Roma, 2017)

    Google Scholar 

  30. M. Andreoni, Byssus, Secrets of a Shining Sea Silk Loved by Ancient Cultures. Ancient Origins, Reconstructing the Story of Humanity’s Past. Maura Andreoni Updated 13-9-2021 (2021)

    Google Scholar 

  31. L. Efe, F. Killi, S.A. Mustafayev, An evaluation of eco-friendly naturally coloured cottons regarding seed cotton yield, yield components and major lint quality traits under conditions of East Mediterranean region of Turkey. Pak. J. Biol. Sci. 12(20), 1346–1352 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  32. M.S. Parmar, M. Chakraborty, Thermal and burning behavior of naturally colored cotton. Text. Res. J. 71(12), 1099–1102 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1177/004051750107101211#tab-contributors

    Google Scholar 

  33. P. Singh, V.V. Singh, V.N. Waghmare, Naturally coloured cotton (Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) Technical Bulletin No. 4, Nagpur, 2001), www.cicr.org.in

  34. M. Matusiak, I. Frydrych, Investigation of naturally coloured cotton of different origin–analysis of fibre properties. Fibres Text. East. Eur. 5, 20140101 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  35. L.B. Kimmel, M.P. Day, New life for an old fiber: Attributes and advantages of naturally colored cotton. AATCC Rev. 1(10) (2001)

    Google Scholar 

  36. R. Pandey, G.K. Prasad, A. Dubey, A. Arputhraj, A.S.M. Raja, M.K. Sinha, S. Jose, Tellicherry bark microfiber: Characterization and processing. J. Natural Fibers 19(16), 13288–13299 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2089432

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  37. R. Pandey, M.K. Sinha, A. Dubey, Cellulosic fibers from lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) peduncles. J. Natural Fibers 17(2), 298–309 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2018.1492486

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  38. E. Garzilli, The flowers of rigveda hymns: Lotus In V.78.7, X.184.2, X.107.10, VI.16.13, AND VII.33.11, VI.61.2, VIII.1.33, X.142.8. Indo-Iran. J. 46, 293–314 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:INDO.0000009507.43145.09

    Article  Google Scholar 

  39. D. Smith, An Alternative Poetics of the Lotus (Signeta, Prague, 2000)

    Google Scholar 

  40. R. Pandey, A. Dubey, M.K. Sinha, Lotus fibre drawing and characterization, in Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textile Manufacturing, ed. by R. Nayak, (Elsevier, London, 2022), p. 95

    Google Scholar 

  41. I. Good, J. Kenoyer, R. Meadow, New evidence for early silk in the Indus civilization. Nature Proc. (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/npre.2008.1900.1

  42. D. Gundlach, The Natural Colors of Wild Silk. The Language of Cloth (2013), http://www.thelanguageofcloth.com/2013/11/06/the-natural-colors-of-wild-silk/

  43. K.A. Gupta, K. Mita, K.P. Arunkumar, J. Nagaraju, Molecular architecture of silk fibroin of Indian golden silkmoth, Antheraea assama. Sci. Rep. 5(1), 1–17 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/srep12706

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  44. T.A.S. Ganai, M.A. Kirmani, N.A. Ganai, T. Tundup, Pashmina goat in Changthangi goats beyond period of the longest and shortest day, in Proceedings of Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Nutritional Symposium on conservation of livestock and Poultry, Manali India (2004), pp. 26–28

    Google Scholar 

  45. R. Pandey, M.K. Sinha, A. Dubey, Macrophyte and wetland plant fibres, in Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textile Manufacturing, ed. by R. Nayak, (Elsevier, London, 2022), p. 109

    Google Scholar 

  46. C.S. Hlaing, Lotus Robe in Kyaing Khan Village Innlay Lake, Shan State (South): An anthropological perspective. Dagon Univ. Res. J. 7(1), 102 (2016)

    Google Scholar 

  47. Y. Liu, Y. Wang, X.H. Yuan, G. Prasad, The function of water absorption and purification of lotus fiber. Mater. Sci. Forum Trans. Tech. Publ. Ltd. 980, 162–167 (2020). https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.980.162

    Article  Google Scholar 

  48. G.R. Owen-Crocker, Dress and identity, in The Oxford Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Archaeology, (Oxford Univesity Press, Oxford, 2011), p. 91

    Google Scholar 

  49. R. Pandey, R. Dubey, P. Pandit, S. Pandey, M.K. Sinha, A. Dubey, Armours: Ancient metallic textiles, in Handbook of Museum Textiles: Volume I: Conservation and Cultural Research, ed. by Jose et al., (Wiley, Beverly, 2023), pp. 209–218

    Google Scholar 

  50. A. Arogbonlo, C. Usma, A.Z. Kouzani, I. Gibson, Design and fabrication of a capacitance based wearable pressure sensor using e-textiles. Proc. Technol. 20, 270–275 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.protcy.2015.07.043

    Article  Google Scholar 

  51. A. Ankhili, X. Tao, C. Cochrane, D. Coulon, V. Koncar, Washable and reliable textile electrodes embedded into underwear fabric for electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring. Materials 11(2), 256 (2018). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11020256

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  52. E. Ismar, S. Kurşun Bahadir, F. Kalaoglu, V. Koncar, Futuristic clothes: Electronic textiles and wearable technologies. Global Chall. 4(7), 1900092 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201900092

    Article  Google Scholar 

  53. R. Paradiso, G. Loriga, N. Taccini, A wearable health care system based on knitted integrated sensors. IEEE Trans. Inf. Technol. Biomed. 9((3), 337–344 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1109/TITB.2005.854512

    Article  Google Scholar 

  54. S. Takamatsu, T. Kobayashi, N. Shibayama, K. Miyake, T. Itoh, Fabric pressure sensor array fabricated with die-coating and weaving techniques. Sensors Actuators A Phys. 184, 57–63 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2012.06.031

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  55. M. Nusser, V. Senner, High-tech-textiles in competition sports. Proc. Eng. 2(2), 2845–2850 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2010.04.076

    Article  Google Scholar 

  56. V. Rovine, Bogolanfini in Bamako: The biography of a Malian textile. African Arts 30(1), 40 (1997)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  57. A. Tikader, K. Vijayan, B. Saratchandra, Improvement of host plants of Muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis) for higher productivity and better adaptation-A review. Plant Knowl. J. 2(2), 83–88 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  58. J.P. Baruah, Muga silkworm, Antheraea Assamensis Helfer (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) – An overview of distribution, life cycle, disease and control measure. Munis Entomol. Zool. J. 16, 214–220 (2021)

    Google Scholar 

  59. E.S. Toerien, Mud cloth from Mali: its making and use. J. Consum. Sci. 31 (2003)

    Google Scholar 

  60. J. Ampadu, R. Acquaye, G.A. Appoh, Textile design and product innovations from adinkra and bogolanfini ideographic mergers. J. Art Des. 1, 28–45 (2021) Retrieved from https://www.scipublications.com/journal/index.php/jad/article/view/231

    Google Scholar 

  61. R. Pandey, V. Gupta, P. Pandit, R. Kumar, S. Pandey, Textile intangible cultural heritage of the world, in Handbook of Museum Textiles: Volume I: Conservation and Cultural Research, ed. by Jose et al., (Wiley, Beverly, 2023), pp. 19–35

    Google Scholar 

  62. S.H. Lin, M. Kelly, Dye for two tones: The story of sustainable mud-coated silk. Fash. Pract. 4(1), 95–112 (2012). https://doi.org/10.2752/175693812X13239580431388

    Article  Google Scholar 

  63. P. Yuanyuan, Y. Xunan, X. Meiying, S. Guoping, Preparation of mud-coated silk fabrics with antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Mater. Lett. 191, 10–13 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2016.12.123

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  64. P. Giannì, H. Lange, G. Bianchetti, C. Joos, D. Brogden, C. Crestini, Deposition efficacy of natural and synthetic antioxidants on fabrics. Appl. Sci. 10, 6213 (2020). https://doi.org/10.3390/app10186213

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  65. R.S. Peigler, Wild silks of the world. Am. Entomol. 39(3), 151–162 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/39.3.151

    Article  Google Scholar 

  66. M. Gogoi, A. Gogoi, B. Baruah, Exotic muga silk: Pride of Assam. Int. J. Appl. Home Sci. 4(1 & 2), 72–78 (2017)

    Google Scholar 

  67. S. Jose, S. Thomas, P. Pandit, R. Pandey, V. Gupta, Handbook of Museum Textiles: Volume I: Conservation and Cultural Research (Wiley, Beverly, 2023)

    Google Scholar 

  68. M. Ma, M. Hussain, S. Dong, Z.A. Wenlong, Characterization of the pigment in naturally yellow-colored domestic silk. Dyes Pigments 124, 6–11 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2015.08.003

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  69. Y. Qi, H. Wang, K. Wei, Y. Yang, R.Y. Zheng, I.S. Kim, K.Q. Zhang, A review of structure construction of silk fibroin biomaterials from single structures to multi-level structures. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 18(3), 237 (2017). https://doi.org/10.3390/2Fijms18030237

    Article  Google Scholar 

  70. Y. Gong, L. Li, D. Gong, H. Yin, J. Zhang, Biomolecular evidence of silk from 8,500 years ago. PLoS One 11(12), e0168042 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0168042

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  71. A. Lakshmanan, S. Jose, S. Chakraborty, Luxury hair fibers for fashion industry, in Sustainable fibres for fashion industry, (Springer, Singapore, 2016), pp. 1–38. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0522-0_1

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  72. D.B. Shakyawar, A.S.M. Raja, A. Kumar, P.K. Pareek, S.A. Wani, Pashmina fibre: Production, characteristics and utilization. Indian J. Fibre Text. Res. 38(13), 207–214 (2013)

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  73. S. Ahmed, N.P. Gupta, Studies on “Changthangi” Pashmina-I. Indian Text. J. 2, 80–89 (1989)

    Google Scholar 

  74. B.A. McGregor, Influence of nutrition, fibre diameter and fibre length on the fibre curvature of cashmere. Aust. J. Exp. Agric. 43, 1199–1209 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  75. A. Parvaiz, Pashmina Withers on the Roof of the World (2013), http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/09/pashmina-withers-on-the-roof-of-the-world. Accessed 2 Nov 2015

  76. M.C. Arnott, Shopping for Pashmina, Cashmere and Shahtoosh Shawls in India (2012), http://www.buckettripper.com/shopping-for-shawls-in-india-pashmina-cashmere-and-shahtoosh/. Accessed 5 Nov 2015

  77. J.C.I. Lee, L.C. Tsai, C.Y. Yang, C.L. Liu, L.H. Huang, A. Linacre, H.M. Hsieh, DNA profiling of shahtoosh. Electrophoresis 27(17), 3359–3362 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1002/elps.200600062

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  78. V. Sahajpal, S.P. Goyal, M.K. Thakar, R. Jayapal, Microscopic hair characteristics of a few bovid species listed under Schedule-I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 of India. Forensic Sci. Int. 189(1–3), 34–45 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2009.04.008

    Article  Google Scholar 

  79. K.H. Phan, G. Wortmann, F.J. Wortmann, Microscopic characteristics of shahtoosh and its differentiation from cashmere/pashmina, in International Wool Textile Organisation Conference, Aachen (2000)

    Google Scholar 

  80. P. Athiappan, V.Sharma, C.P. Sharma, H.V. Girisha, Operation Soft Gold–Integration of Cyber Intelligence in Curbing Illegal Shahtoosh Trade in India (2021), Available at SSRN 3944539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsiae.2022.100048

  81. N.A. Bumla, S.A. Wani, A.H. Sofi, D.B. Shakyawar, I. Yaqoob, F.D. Sheikh, Physico-mechanical quality of changthangi pashmina fibre. Vet. Scan 6(2), 92 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  82. S. Jose, S. Thomas, P. Pandit, R. Pandey, V. Gupta, Handbook of Museum Textiles: Volume II: Scientific and Technological Research (Wiley, Beverly, 2023)

    Google Scholar 

  83. C.P. Sharma, S. Sharma, G.S. Rawat, R. Singh, Rapid and non-destructive differentiation of Shahtoosh from Pashmina/Cashmere wool using ATR FT-IR spectroscopy. Sci. Justice 62(3), 349–357 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2022.04.002

    Article  Google Scholar 

  84. J. Fei, J. Yang, H. Zhou, M. Tang, W. Lu, A. Yan, Y. Hou, S. Zhang, A novel method for identifying shahtoosh. J. Forensic Sci. 59(3), 723–728 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.12374

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  85. S. Savoca, G. Capillo, M. Mancuso, C. Faggio, G. Panarello, R. Crupi, M. Bonsignore, L. D’Urso, G. Compagnini, F. Neri, E. Fazio, Detection of artificial cellulose microfibers in Boops boops from the northern coasts of Sicily (Central Mediterranean). Sci. Total Environ. 691, 455–465 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.07.148

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  86. A. Dubey, V.K. Chauhan, R. Pandey, M.M. Dubey, S. Debnath, Golden fiber jute: A treasurable sustainable material, in Recycling from Waste in Fashion and Textiles: A Sustainable & Circular Economic Approach, ed. by P. Pandit et al., (Scrivener Publishing LLC, Hoboken, 2020), pp. 33–73. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119620532.ch16

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  87. R. Pandey, History of Linen in Indian Subcontinent (2016), http://agropedia.iitk.ac.in/content/history-linen-indian-subcontinent

  88. P. Pandit, R. Pandey, K. Singha, S. Shrivastava, V. Gupta, S. Jose, Pineapple leaf fibre: Cultivation and production, in Pineapple Leaf Fibers, Green Energy and Technology, ed. by M. Jawaid et al., (Springer Nature, Singapore, 2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1416-6_1

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  89. M. Mistri, A.A. Sfriso, E. Casoni, M. Nicoli, C. Vaccaro, C. Munari, Microplastic accumulation in commercial fish from the Adriatic Sea. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 174, 113279 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113279

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  90. Q. Li, Z. Feng, T. Zhang, C. Ma, H. Shi, Microplastics in the commercial seaweed nori. J. Hazard. Mater. 388, 122060 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122060

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  91. A. Mateos-Cárdenas, F.N. Van Pelt, J. O’Halloran, M.A. Jansen, Adsorption, uptake and toxicity of micro-and nanoplastics: Effects on terrestrial plants and aquatic macrophytes. Environ. Pollut. 284, 117183 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117183

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  92. E. Karalija, M. Carbó, A. Coppi, I. Colzi, M. Dainelli, M. Gasparovic, T. Grebenc, C. Gonnelli, V. Papadakis, S. Pilic, N. Šibanc, Interplay of plastic pollution with algae and plants: hidden danger or a blessing? J. Hazard. Mater., 129450 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129450

  93. U. Rozman, A.J. Kokalj, A. Dolar, D. Drobne, G. Kalčíková, Long-term interactions between microplastics and floating macrophyte Lemna minor: The potential for phytoremediation of microplastics in the aquatic environment. Sci. Total Environ. 831, 154866 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154866

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Textiles & Clothing, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, India

    Ritu Pandey

  2. Department of Fashion Design, School of Design, Lingayas Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana, India

    Sarika Dixit

  3. Department of Family Resource Management, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, India

    Ragini Dubey

Authors
  1. Ritu Pandey
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Sarika Dixit
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Ragini Dubey
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Ritu Pandey .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Chief Sustainability Officer, Green Story Inc., Kowloon, Hong Kong

    Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2023 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG

About this chapter

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this chapter

Pandey, R., Dixit, S., Dubey, R. (2023). Luxurious Sustainable Fibers. In: Muthu, S.S. (eds) Novel Sustainable Raw Material Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry. Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37323-7_4

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation