The textile industry has been a significant pollution causing sector globally. Concerning environmental protection and sustainable development, the development and application of natural plant fibre and renewable fibre will be the inevitable trend in the future. One such fibre can be obtained from the Nelumbo nuciferastem, root, and peduncle. India has a wetland ecosystem that supports diverse and unique habitats, suitable for Lotus production. Lotus silk production in India is limited to Eastern states like Manipur, while in industrial states like Gujarat and Maharashtra, lotus fibre production is not seen on an impactful stage. Lotus fabric can be mass-produced and popularized in India through proper training of local people. It can prove to be a big employment generating industry and can also help to reduce the carbon footprint of the current textile industry.
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