The document discusses developments in eco-friendly finishes for cotton fabrics and garments. It describes how conventional cotton cultivation uses chemicals that pollute water, and introduces organic cotton cultivation methods. It also discusses naturally colored cotton. For finishes, it focuses on wrinkle-free treatments and alternatives to formaldehyde-based cross-linking agents like polycarboxylic acids, and silicone-based softeners. The goal is to develop finishes that are durable yet cause minimal environmental pollution.