Sustainable Manufacturing Practices in the Textiles and Fashion Sector

Sustainable Manufacturing Practices in the Textiles and Fashion Sector
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-03-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783031513619

Environmental impacts created by the entire textile and fashion supply chain have been an important topic of discussion in recent decades. Different life cycle phases of a textile product from raw material extraction through manufacturing to consumer use and disposal are all responsible for various magnitudes of environmental impact. Mitigating the environmental impacts created by the textile manufacturing sector is of paramount import as manufacturing is a critical point to alleviate the impacts arising from the entire textiles and clothing supply chain. This contributed volume is meant to illustrate and draw useful conclusions from initiatives taken by the textile manufacturing sector and to identify key practices invented and being practiced by textiles and clothing manufacturers toward making the industry more sustainable.

Sustainable Approaches in Textiles and Fashion

Sustainable Approaches in Textiles and Fashion
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 981190538X

This fourth volume in the series presents various sustainable approaches in the textile and fashion sector with a focus on manufacturing processes and chemicals. Sustainability is one of the important aspects in today’s industrial context, which is followed by every industrial sector with no exception to textiles and fashion. Sustainability and strict adherence to the principles of sustainability has become as one of the essential needs again for any industrial sector including textiles and fashion. There are countless measures in terms of various approaches to make the textiles and fashion sector sustainable. These measures, but not limited to, ranging from innovating and implementing new fibres and raw materials, introducing innovative manufacturing methods, chemicals, processes to focus on all the possible stages of a textile product’s life cycle from cradle to grave. These approaches include making the textiles and fashion sector circular and also development of new products from sustainable raw materials/processes or combination of both.

Sustainability in the Textile Industry

Sustainability in the Textile Industry
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2016-10-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811026394

This 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.

Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles

Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles
Author: Miguel Angel Gardetti
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2017-09-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351277588

There 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.

Sustainable Technologies for Fashion and Textiles

Sustainable Technologies for Fashion and Textiles
Author: Rajkishore Nayak
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2019-10
Genre: Textile industry
ISBN: 0081028679

Sustainable Technologies for Fashion and Textiles combines the latest academic research and industrial practices to shed light on a wide range of activities that influence how the textiles industry affects the natural environment. Pressure from regulators, customers and other stakeholders has pressed companies to translate general sustainability concepts and ideas into business practices. This is leading to improvements in how the industry consumes water, electricity and chemicals, and to a reduction in the amount of waste generated by textile processes. This book groups approaches to these topics under four themes, fiber, yarn and fabric production, chemical processing, garment manufacturing and recycling. Addresses sustainability challenges that occur throughout the supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials, to recycling finished products Provides introductions to sustainability--both in general and within the textiles industry--making this topic accessible for readers of all backgrounds Compares the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to sustainability, helping readers avoid pitfalls when devising their own strategies

Sustainable Design in Textiles and Fashion

Sustainable Design in Textiles and Fashion
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2021-07-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811624666

This book highlights the Eco-design or Sustainable design in textiles and fashion, aimed at reducing their environmental impact throughout their life cycle. Sustainable design is one of the core elements practiced in various industrial sectors. The textiles and fashion sector, is also creating a huge environmental brunt in terms of various fibres, processes, consumption of various resources including dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries, etc,. Thus, sustainable design is the key to reduce the environmental impacts made out of textiles and fashion products. This book includes seven informative chapters to decipher the concept and applications of sustainable design in textiles and fashion.​

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2020-04-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030379299

This 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.

Handbook for Sustainable Textiles

Handbook for Sustainable Textiles
Author: Alessandro Pierattini
Publisher: Youcanprint
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2023-08-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

"Handbook for Sustainable Textiles: Embracing a Circular Fashion Industry" In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability. The "Handbook for Sustainable Textiles" is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles, practices, and innovations driving sustainability in the textile industry. Chapter by chapter, this handbook delves into the world of sustainable textiles, offering valuable insights, practical knowledge, and actionable steps for educators, designers, manufacturers, and consumers. From the definition of sustainable textiles to the importance of materials selection, production processes, supply chain transparency, and textile care and recycling, this book covers the entire lifecycle of textiles with a focus on reducing environmental impact. Discover the significance of sustainable fiber production, including natural fibers, organic fibers, and recycled fibers. Learn about eco-friendly dyeing and printing techniques, fabric finishing processes, and the use of renewable energy sources in textile production. Gain insights into ethical sourcing, transparency, and traceability in the supply chain, as well as strategies for efficient transportation and logistics. Explore sustainable textile care practices, such as eco-friendly laundering and textile recycling methods, including upcycling and repurposing. Uncover the potential for circularity through repairing, reusing, and innovative recycling technologies. Finally, reflect on the transformative power of sustainable textiles in the fashion industry and its broader implications for a more sustainable future. This handbook goes beyond theory, providing real-world examples, and practical tips to empower readers to make informed choices and drive positive change. It serves as an essential resource for teachers, industry professionals, and anyone passionate about creating a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. By embracing the principles and practices outlined in this handbook, we can collectively work towards a future where fashion and sustainability coexist harmoniously, making a positive impact on the environment, society, and the well-being of future generations. "Handbook for Sustainable Textiles" is your guidebook to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion, empowering you to make conscious choices that shape a better, more sustainable world.

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2020-03-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030385329

This 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.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals for the Textile and Fashion Industry

The UN Sustainable Development Goals for the Textile and Fashion Industry
Author: Miguel Angel Gardetti
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2019-06-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811387877

This 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.