This series of reports from WTiN will provide an in-depth analysis on the impact of environmental regulations on the textile printing sector. Its parts consider the following:

Part I:  This report focuses on the journey the textile manufacturing has taken to reach its current state and the increasing environmental concerns as a consequence of the changes in the industry. Possible ways to reduce the environmental impacts of textiles are also discussed.

Part II: This report will expand on the role of textile printing in textile manufacturing and the current environmental impacts of textile printing. It will also review the traditional printing industry in comparison to the digital printing sector. It will also cover new and innovative textile printing developments that are helping to reduce textile printing’s environmental footprint.

Part III & IV: These reports subsequent reports will focus on the global regulations impacting the chemicals used in the printing process. Each regulation/initiative will be analysed, and the reports will also cover how regulations are transforming the chemical side of the printing industry, and how digital innovation could overcome particular challenges.

Part V & VI: These reports will then focus on the government initiatives impacting the chemicals used in the printing process. Key countries’ regulations will be analysed as will the impact of such regulations on innovation for and business in the printing industry. How digital innovation could overcome the challenges posed will also be expounded.

Part VII & VIII: These reports will focus on the regulations impacting water and energy consumption in the printing process. Regulations will be analysed, impact on the printing industry assessed, and the role of digital innovation in overcoming challenges clarified.

NB: A further series of reports will follow on environmental regulations for printing industry outputs, including wastewater and landfill.