THE textile industry is a major contributor to climate change. Recently, 24 graduating textile design students of Universiti Teknologi Mara’s (UiTM) Faculty of Art and Design (FSSR) took up the challenge to produce sustainable textile artworks and products. Their creativity was demonstrated at the Textile Eco Exploration and Experimental Design (TEEED 2020) show recently. “I didn’t have a colour scheme in mind because the materials I used are mostly yarn waste from the industry. I hope the textile industry realises that we can print beautiful designs without chemical pigments that can harm the environment.

Source: New Strait Times February 12, 2020 05:37 UTC