Sustainable development of the global dyeing industry in the future
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https://doi.org/10.56764/hpu2.jos.2026.5.01.56-64Abstract
The dyeing stage plays an important role within the textile production chain, as it contributes significantly to the aesthetics and commercial value of the product. Moreover, it is the step that can detect mistakes from previous stages and find an appropriate solution. However, the dyeing sector in Vietnam remains a weak stage compared to other segments of the textile chain. Additionally, dyeing is characterized by high consumption of energy, chemicals, and water, leading to environmental pollution. In the context of a global shift towards sustainable development, the dyeing industry must change to meet environmental protection standards, conserve resources, and ensure labor safety.
This article introduces new sustainable development directions of the dyeing industry, such as the adoption of eco-friendly dyeing technologies, the use of natural dyes, the reuse of wastewater, and the optimization of production processes. These are also emerging research directions that have attracted considerable attention in recent years.
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