Eco-fibers are currently being used in the manufacturing of clothing, footwear, handbags, toys, pillows, beddings, carpets, furnishings, and many other everyday products. The most important material of milk fiber is milk protein, which contains 18 kinds of amino acids, with natural and permanent bacteriostatic function.

"There is little question that 'green' has become the 'new black' in fashion today, (I eco-fibers are now a growing sector in the fabric and textile industry. They claim to be the next step in moving towards a healthier; sustainable global environment. Eco-fibers are currently being used in the manufacturing of clothing, footwear; handbags, toys, pillows, beddings, carpets, furnishings, and many other everyday products. As a result of this worldwide green movement, it is inevitable that eco-fibers will come across the lab bench of trace evidence examiners. The most important material of milk fiber is milk protein, which contains 18 kinds of amino acids, with natural and permanent bacteriostatic function. The plentiful natural protein humectants factor is contained in the milk fiber; which makes skin more delicate and smooth, so it is beneficial to human health. This paper will consider all developments of fiber from manufacturing to chemical processing; also consider the key applications of the casein fiber; concentrating on its application in textile, apparel fabrics has been discussed in this article.

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Aravin Prince Periyasamy is the Assistant Professor in the department of Textile Chemistry at the DKTE Societys Textile Engineering College, Ichalkaranji.

Prital K. Solanke is a first year student of M.Tech in Textile Technology at the DKTE Societys Textile Engineering College, Ichalkaranji.

Originally published in the Textile Review, April, 2012