Consumption and Production in the Textile and Garment Industry
Author: Sadhna
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 9819765773
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Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles
Author: Miguel Angel Gardetti
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-09-08
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 1351277588
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is no doubt that the textile industry – the production of clothing, fabrics, thread, fibre and related products – plays a significant part in the global economy. It also frequently operates with disregard to its environmental and social impacts. The textile industry uses large quantities of water and outputs large quantities of waste. As for social aspects, many unskilled jobs have disappeared in regions that rely heavily on these industries. Another serious and still unresolved problem is the flexibility textile industry companies claim to need. Faced with fierce international competition, they are increasingly unable to offer job security. This is without even considering the informal-sector work proliferating both in developing and developed countries. Child labour persists within this sector despite growing pressure to halt it.Fashion demands continuous consumption. In seeking to own the latest trends consumers quickly come to regard their existing garments as inferior, if not useless. "Old" items become unwanted as quickly as new ones come into demand. This tendency towards disposability results in the increased use of resources and thus the accelerated accumulation of waste. It is obvious to many that current fashion industry practices are in direct competition with sustainability objectives; yet this is frequently overlooked as a pressing concern.It is, however, becoming apparent that there are social and ecological consequences to the current operation of the fashion industry: sustainability in the sector has been gaining attention in recent years from those who believe that it should be held accountable for the pressure it places on the individual, as well as its contribution to increases in consumption and waste disposal.This book takes a wide-screen approach to the topic, covering, among other issues: sustainability and business management in textile and fashion companies; value chain management; use of materials; sustainable production processes; fashion, needs and consumption; disposal; and innovation and design.The book will be essential reading for researchers and practitioners in the global fashion business.
Consumption and Production in the Textile and Garment Industry
Author: Sadhna
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2024-10-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789819765768
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the consumption and production aspects of the textile and garment industry, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities being faced by the industry. It offers a thorough exploration of consumption and production dynamics within the textile and garment industry across vital Asian countries. It aims to unravel this vital sector's economic, cultural and technological intricacies of China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh and South Korea. It further examines the environmental and social impacts of the industry, including issues such as pollution, waste and labor conditions. It will also explore emerging trends and innovations in the industry, such as sustainable materials and production methods and the rise of ethical consumerism. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers and industry professionals interested in understanding and addressing this critical sector's challenges.
Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-03-19
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 3030385329
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is part of a five-volume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer behavior, eco-design in clothing and apparels, supply chain sustainability, the chemistry of textile manufacturing, waste management and textile economics. The set will be of interest to researchers, engineers, industrialists, R&D managers and students working in textile chemistry, economics, materials science, and sustainable consumption and production. This volume focuses on sustainability aspects of consumerism and fashion, emphasizing the environmental issues that stem from textile care and disposal, and how many of these practices detrimentally impact the environment. Also addressed is the role of consumer knowledge and behavior associated with the clothing industry that may exacerbate these issues, and what can be done to better inform consumers about more sustainable options available to them. The case studies presented cover environmental and social sustainability in the clothing industry, and sustainable development in luxury fashion networks.
Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Published: 2018-11-05
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 0081026536
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCircular Economy in Textiles and Apparel: Processing, Manufacturing, and Design is the first book to provide guidance on this subject, presenting the tools for implementing this paradigm and their impact on textile production methods. Sustainable business strategies are also covered, as are new design methods that can help in the reduction of waste. Drawing on contributions from leading experts in industry and academia, this book covers every aspect of this increasingly important subject and speculates on future developments. Provides case studies on the circular economy in operation in the textiles industry Identifies challenges to implementation and areas where more research is needed Draws on both industrial innovation and academic research to explain an emerging topic with the potential to entirely change the way we make and use clothing
Water in Textiles and Fashion
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Published: 2018-11-26
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 0081026544
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWater in Textiles and Apparel: Consumption, Footprint, and Life Cycle Assessment provides a thorough analysis of one of the most urgent issues facing the textiles industry. As water is essential to the textile production system, and as availability of water is reduced due to natural and anthropogenic factors, the industry must respond. With a thorough treatment of both life cycle assessment and water footprint perspectives, this book provides practical strategies for responsible water use across the textile supply chain. Readers will learn essential information from research and industry case studies that will help them understand the textile industry’s role in this issue. Combines different perspectives, life cycle assessment, government policies, businesses strategies, and case studies to provide a holistic view on the topic Addresses water consumption in every life cycle phase of textile production Explores emerging strategies for water conservation in the textiles sector
The UN Sustainable Development Goals for the Textile and Fashion Industry
Author: Miguel Angel Gardetti
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2019-06-24
Total Pages: 75
ISBN-13: 9811387877
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book highlights the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These universally agreed-upon aspirational goals for people, the planet, prosperity, and peace will not be achieved without all global and local actors – governments, the private sector, and civil society – playing their part. The SDGs offer a unique opportunity to align existing sustainability initiatives through a common framework and accelerate the industry’s efforts to address important challenges in the global textile value chain. Future sourcing models will largely be redefined by how this sector addresses the underlying themes as sourcing countries prioritize the goals and integrate them into their national plans. Stimulating discussion and exploring the many different ways in which the textile and clothing industry can implement the UN SDGs, this informative book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic, and presents various approaches, including reflexive, empirical, hands-on or applied theoretical.
Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-04-06
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 3030379299
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is part of a five-volume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer behavior, eco-design in clothing and apparels, supply chain sustainability, the chemistry of textile manufacturing, waste management and textile economics. The set will be of interest to researchers, engineers, industrialists, R&D managers and students working in textile chemistry, economics, materials science, and sustainable consumption and production. This volume discusses novel trends and concepts in sustainable textile design, including innovative topics such as doodling and upcycling in clothing and apparel design for sustainable fashion initiatives. Along with strategies for repurposing fashion sustainability, the book also covers university interventions for the development of proper and environmentally friendly design practices. Specific technologies addressed include UV applications, laser treatments for dyeing, refined surface design techniques for products such as leather.
Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-03-31
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 3030380130
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is part of a five-volume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer behavior, eco-design in clothing and apparels, supply chain sustainability, the chemistry of textile manufacturing, waste management and textile economics. The set will be of interest to researchers, engineers, industrialists, R&D managers and students working in textile chemistry, economics, materials science, and sustainable consumption and production. This volume explores some alternative synthetic raw materials resulting from the recycling and regeneration of renewable textile fibers, and how these sustainable green-based composites can contribute to improved ecological and human health. The book offers insights into the impacts of human-made fibers and microfiber pollution, and how biodegradable material sourcing can help to curb harmful environmental impacts from these practices and achieve clothing and apparel sustainability.
Sustainability in the Textile Industry
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-10-14
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9811026394
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines in detail key aspects of sustainability in the textile industry, especially environmental, social and economic sustainability in the textiles and clothing sector. It highlights the various faces and facets of sustainability and their implications for textiles and the clothing sector.
