VASAVI SRIDHAR
Dr. Amit Sinha
vasavi_s@nid.edu
The Indian wool industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, has historically faced numerous challenges, one being the inefficient and tedious process of wool pre-processing. Traditional methods often use harsh chemicals and large amounts of water, leading to pollution, resource depletion, and reduced efficiency, affecting India’s age-old woolen garment practices. This research-based experimental project aims to investigate methods that explore the scope and possibility of improving and optimising this process through technological intervention, so it can better support associated livelihoods, communities, and product lines. The purpose is to understand community needs and create a methodology that adapts to them. The goal is to develop tangible product solutions that alleviate the wool pre-processing workflow and speculate on their impact on the apparel industry. The project focuses on one pre-processing step- wool scouring, through design innovations, resulting in techno-economic solutions that improve productivity while addressing social and environmental concerns.