Wellness - A New Trend in the Textile Industry

Abstract

The recent trends in the production and finishing treatments of textile materials to increase human satisfaction and comfort are described. Agents are being developed, which do not only improve properties of textile materials, but provide permanent freshness, antimicrobial influence, protect the skin and prevent UV radiation. In addition to finishing agents, also fibres are manufactured which provide performance characteristics considerably above standard, aesthetic and thermal characteristics of fashionable products, they are easy-of maintenance and affect human health favourably. The development of comfortable, environment-friendly and intelligent products has provided a serious and profound trend in the garment and textile industry of industrially developed countries.