It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Soongeun Kwon

Textile Innovation / Graphene-Based

30 October 2023

Instead of using toxic chemicals or optical masks for patterning, the Korean research team used laser direct patterning technology to form laser-induced graphene (LIG) on e-textiles and successfully manufactured graphene-based e-textiles.

Korean Researchers Develop Customised E-Textiles Using Graphene

In a first for the world, Korean scientists have developed graphene-based, customised e-textiles that can be manufactured in an environmentally friendly manner, as neither the use of chemicals nor any additional processing is required.

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Instead of only asking companies to reduce emissions from their own activities, it is time to ask how they can help deliver on human needs. We need to ask companies how much they can contribute to avoided emissions by making the world a better place and delivering on human needs.

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Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

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