Introduction to textiles and the environment -- Synthetic dyes : a threat to the environment and water ecosystem -- In search of natural dyes towards sustainability from the regions of Africa -- Revitalization of carotenoid-based natural colorants in applied field : a short review -- Environmentally sound dyeing of cellulose-based textiles -- Environment-friendly textile finishing -- Functional finishes for cotton-based textiles:current situation and future trends -- Remediation of textile effluents via physical and chemical methods for a safe environment -- Advanced oxidation process for the remediation of textile dyes : an experimental study -- Recent advances in the processing of modern methods and techniques for textile effluent remediation : a review -- Removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater using micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration technique (MEUF) : a brief review.