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Water Usage in Textile Production

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Cotton Growing

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Approximately 2,700 liters of water per T-shirt. Sustainable alternatives include organic cotton, rain-fed cotton, and better irrigation technology.

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Fiber Production

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Varies widely, but producing 1 kg of polyester can consume over 500 liters of water. Sustainable alternatives include recycled polyester and lyocell.

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Dyeing and Finishing

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Can use up to 100-150 liters of water per kg of fabric. Sustainable alternatives include using natural dyes, digital printing, and waterless dyeing technologies.

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Washing Raw Fibers

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Water consumption is high but varies; sustainable alternatives include using recycled water and efficient washing machines.

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Yarn Preparation

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Water usage is moderate; sustainable alternatives include using dry spinning techniques and closed-loop systems.

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Fabric Production

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Water usage depends on the technique; weaving uses less than knitting. Sustainable alternatives include air-jet weaving and sustainable knitting technologies.

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Printing

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Uses large volumes of water; sustainable alternatives include digital printing and using water-based inks.

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Wet Processing

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Involves high water use; sustainable alternatives are plasma treatment, laser etching, and ozone treatment.

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