Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel

Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081026536

Circular 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

International Bibliography of Economics

International Bibliography of Economics
Author: British Library of Political and Economic Science
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 766
Release: 1993
Genre: Economics
ISBN: 9780415074612

IBSS is the essential tool for librarians, university departments, research institutions and any public or private institution whose work requires access to up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of the social sciences.

World Textile Industry

World Textile Industry
Author: John Singleton
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134683693

This book analyzes the competitive forces which dominate this major sector, and traces how the nature of competition has evolved during the last two hundred years. Through an analysis of key factors, including demand, related and supporting industries, firm strategy, structure and national rivalry, chance and government policy, the author explains how and why the locus of competitive advantage in textiles and apparel has moved from country to country, particularly in the period since 1945.