| Textile Industries use different chemicals in different | | | | in textile production and textile care. |
| processes like, dyeing, finishing, scouring, bleaching, | | | | Huntsman delivers innovative solutions for textile |
| softening, washing etc. The textile chemicals & dyeing | | | | processes, which: |
| industry consume large quantities of water and | | | | • reduce water and energy consumption during |
| produces large volumes of wastewater from different | | | | preparation, coloration and finishing |
| steps in the various processes. Wastewater from | | | | • reduce aqueous waste and off-gases |
| textile processing and dyeing containing residues | | | | • improve process efficiency |
| requires appropriate treatment before being released | | | | • reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals |
| into the environment. Interest in eco-friendly processing | | | | Serving Resources in Textiles: |
| in textile industry has increased in the current scenario | | | | Huntsman delivers a range of innovative effects, |
| because of increased awareness of environmental | | | | which: |
| issues. has got feedback from the eminent players of | | | | • reduce the amount of energy required in the care |
| the textile industry regarding eco-friendly processing. | | | | of garments |
| Huntsman Textile Effects | | | | • keep clothes fresher without washing |
| The textile industry is one of the largest industries in | | | | • keep garments looking new for longer |
| the world, employing over 25 Mio people. Consumers | | | | • reduce or eliminate the need to tumble dry or iron |
| spend around $1.3 Trillion on textiles every year, most | | | | • eliminate the need to dry clean |
| of it on clothes. | | | | Living sustainability for all Huntsman Textile Effects |
| The study of the environmental impact of textiles is | | | | (TE) associates is based on a solid foundation |
| extremely complex. It is clear, however, that enormous | | | | encompassing all aspects of Product Stewardship. |
| amounts of water and energy are consumed in the | | | | Product Stewardship demonstrates Huntsmans |
| production and care of textiles in addition to the | | | | commitment to responsible care. It is an integrated |
| transportation of the goods. | | | | business process for identifying, managing and |
| Huntsman Textile Effects is dedicated to provide | | | | minimizing the environmental, health and safety (EHS) |
| innovative solutions to conserve the worlds resources | | | | impacts at every stage of a products life cycle. |