A Feasibility Study Of Use Of Corn Cotton Blended Fabric In Apparel Industry
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The garment business has a huge environmental effect. Cotton, a popular garment fabric, is water- and pesticide-intensive to produce. Sustainable corn-cotton mixed cloth replaces cotton. Its corn-cotton combination lowers water and pesticide use. Corn-cotton hybrid cloth has less carbon impact than cotton. This research examines the viability of corn-cotton mixed clothing fabric. Corn-cotton mixed fabric's environmental effect, characteristics, and commercial possibilities are examined. The research also examines corn-cotton mixed fabric marketing difficulties and potential. The research suggests that corn-cotton hybrid fabric may replace cotton in garments. It offers equivalent fabric characteristics, lesser environmental impact, and high commercial potential. Production costs and customer ignorance prevent corn-cotton mixed fabric from being commercialized. The increased demand for sustainable materials and awareness of the garment industry's environmental effect provide business potential. Consumer preferences for corn-cotton mixed fabric were also tested. The sample indicated that corn-cotton mixed fabric is popular with customers, particularly those concerned about the environment. This research suggests that corn-cotton hybrid fabric might replace cotton in garments. However, further study is required to overcome commercialization obstacles and create cheaper manufacturing techniques.
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