There is a need to develop fabrics with special finishes. With the help of technological advancement researchers can bring about innovation in fabrics. The purpose of the study is to investigate the technology that can be used for application of functional finishes on fabrics. This review paper investigates the techniques applied in the formation of the microcapsules, its purpose, and method of application for fixing it on textiles, the binders and polymers used and release of aroma. There are various release mechanisms which can be applied as per the requirement or end use. The essential oils used are highly volatile in nature hence very difficult to maintain the durability of the finish in terms of storage and washability. In this review, microencapsulation techniques of application to obtain innovative fabrics for the textile sector has been highlighted.

In India, the textile industry (the second largest sector after agriculture) is undergoing a huge churn due to automation and digitization directed towards the reduction of "carbon footprints." Innovative green solution like digital printing brings water, space, and print-paste waste saving. In the textile digital printing industry, the "piezo technique" is commonly used by most of the print head manufactures. The ink used for printing is discharged through this print head during various maintenance operations, such as suction, purging, purging with positive pressure, or flushing. Considerable amount of ink is wasted per machine. In order to utilize this wasted ink, traditional screen-printing method, using a screen to transfer ink onto a substrate, can be used. Laboratory experimental research was performed to develop a shade that can match with virgin dye printed shade. This was followed by comparative analysis to verify the effectiveness using the International Organizationfor standardization (ISO) test methods. The resultant printed fabric indicated similarity against virgin dye printed fabric within acceptable range of delta ē. The overall results indicated cost reduction, lower waste disposal and environmental impact, with a new product from recycled ink waste.

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History is created when technology and innovations come together. Blending this with aesthetics opens a new plethora of opportunities. Protective clothing (PC) combines technology and innovations. It is part of technical textiles, which comprise those textiles-based products, primarily used for their performance rather than the aesthetic value. PC is designed to shield or isolate individuals during occupational operations from physical, chemical, and biological hazards. This paper aims at designing compliancefriendly protective clothing for petrochemical, agrochemical, fluorochemical industries, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Though meant for safety, the chemical industries & OEMs see a major lack of compliance. The authors start a discussion that workers are more likely to wear PC if it meets their aesthetic expectations along with maintaining comfort at work. There is potential to advance what we wear, and how it's designed, manufactured, and marketed to the world. Fashion is moving beyond fanciful borders towards a new wave of innovators aiming to impact fashion on an everyday level. The PC market saw initial developments in the finish of fabrics, after which comfort with functionality came along. This needs to evolve into blending smart textiles, comfort, and style statement. Presently industrial workers have no other choice but to wear current safety wear under the pretext of safety compliance. The researchers through this paper look to provide new design solutions for industrial workers, which blend their safety with fashion. The target market includes select OEMs and chemical industry workers. The research methodology will include a detailed survey by convenient sampling for the assessment of clothing needs. The key is to balance function (protection) and form (style, comfort, and wearability) within the scope of a realistic hazard assessment and risk analysis.