ABSTRACT
The exponential growth of the world’s population has led to a corresponding increase in the manufacturing and utilization of textiles and clothing. The proliferation of microplastic pollution is anticipated to escalate concomitantly with the growth of the human populace and the augmented utilization of synthetic materials. The presence of microfibers originating from textiles has been detected in marine sediments and organisms, thereby presenting a genuine environmental hazard. Microplastic pollution originating from the textile industry is commonly regarded as a form of imperceptible pollution. The development of mitigation strategies is imperative in order to safeguard against the deleterious impacts of microplastics. The present chapter provides an overview of sustainable finishing treatments, encompassing both chemical and mechanical finishing techniques applied to textile products and their potential impact on the release of microfibers.
