Morocco has long been a center for artisanal handicrafts. Specializes in wool, silk, denim, leather, yarn, and technical fabrics. Known for exceptional denim and suede production worldwide. Popular for leather products including bags, shoes, and belts
Textile encompasses fibers, yarns, filaments, and various fabric types. Textiles are divided into consumer and technical categories. Fiber is the smallest component, spun into yarn for fabric production
Global consumption shows uneven distribution, with 86% going to richest nations. Advanced production technologies have increased environmental pollution. Cleaner production concept evolved from pollution control to sustainability
Abbreviations save time and space in textiles. Textile sector uses extensive abbreviations across various processes. List includes yarn, fabric, dyeing, apparel manufacturing and related areas
Textile industry generates highly colored wastewater with toxic dyes. Textile mills consume 200 L water per kg fabric processed daily. Wastewater affects plant photosynthesis and aquatic life. Dyes contain metals and chlorine lethal to marine life
Calendering is a mechanical finishing process that compresses fabric between rollers. Process improves fabric appearance and increases marketability. Fabric is folded in half and passed under rollers at high temperatures and pressures