The issue of sustainability is characterised as a ‘wicked problem’ in the fashion, clothing and textiles sector and is now coming into increased focus due to growing consumer, business and policy pressures. This in-depth volume presents a comprehensive overview of the challenges and emerging opportunities faced by the sector, and provides strategic solutions as to how the sector can substantially accelerate sustainability.
This book collates research and industry best practice to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ exploring the complex and interconnected issues surrounding sustainability in fashion, clothing and textiles. The practical and digestible chapters include innovative examples and perspectives from different regions of the globe, addressing topics from policies to supply chain issues and materials innovation. Five unique case studies of sustainable businesses provide detailed examples of pioneering practice. Edited by three professionals with long-standing knowledge and expertise, the book takes a global perspective with examples that illustrate the scale and breadth of topics and regions in the scope of sustainability. This holistic approach brings together both academic and industry perspectives on the critical areas that require immediate action to move towards a more sustainable fashion, clothing and textile sector.
This is an invaluable resource for those working in the industry, policymakers and for those in business or academia with an interest in sustainability in fashion, clothing, textiles and related sectors worldwide. It is also relevant to professionals and students in the areas of sustainability, innovation, supply chains, design and development, consultancy, education and training. (Verlagstext)
Aus dem Inhalt:
1 Introduction (Martin Charter, Bernice Pan and Sandy Black)
PART I Fashion system landscape
2 Overview (Martin Charter)
3 The Wicked Problem (Bernice Pan)
PART II Policy and standards
4 Global policy covering sustainability in fashion and clothing: a review and implications (Martin Charter and Lilian Sanchez-Moreno)
5 Traceability, transparency and greenwashing: highlighting growing drivers for traceability and transparency in the sector, and emerging challenges surrounding greenwashing of garments (Josephine Riemens, Mathilde Asseman and Andree-Anne Lemieux)
6 Using textile testing information to ensure garment quality, longevity and transparency (Claire Lerpiniere and Angela Davies)
PART III Business and innovation
7 Finance and funding for upscaling sustainable fashion (Fergus Lyon, Patrick Elf, Robyn Owen and Andrea Werner)
8 Managing sustainable innovation (Christine Goulay)
9 Fostering sustainable practices: the case of micro and small designer fashion enterprises (Sandy Black, Mila Burcikova, Dilys Williams, Agnes Rocamora, Fergus Lyon, Andrea Werner, Ian Vickers, Patrick Elf, Claudia Eckert and Philippa Crommentuijn-Marsh)
PART IV Case studies: values-based entrepreneurs
10 Desserto®: cactus fibre as leather substitute (Sandy Black)
11 DePloy: customisation for 360° sustainability (Sandy Black)
12 TOBEFRANK: transparency in practice (Martin Charter)
13 MUD Jeans: denim with circularity (Sandy Black)
14 SXD: working with climate refugees (Martin Charter)
PART V Consumers, culture and ecosystems
15 Clothing 2050: garment scenarios to drive circular material systems (Rebecca Earley)
16 Shifting the needle: can we build the next generation of consumer activism and advocacy for sustainable fashion? (Oliver Bealby-Wright and Helena Leurent)
17 Crafting connections with clothing: values, influence and relationships (Carra Santos, Kadian Gosler and Ann Marie Newton)
18 Unheard voices: reclaiming fashion sustainability (Elizabeth Bye, Paige Tomfohrde, Lisa Nel, and Sage Davis)
19 Regions, communities, and localism (Miguel Angel Gardetti, Rawan Maki, Shalini Gupta, and Sara Cavagnero)
PART VI Circular economy
20 Circular economy in the textile and apparel sector: an overview of global trends, challenges and opportunities (Lis Suarez-Visbal, Claudia Stuckrath and Jesus Rosales Carreon)
21 New forms of governance to accelerate circular textiles in the Netherlands (Jacqueline Cramer)
22 Accelerating circularity in textiles: lessons learned from a regional perspective (Jan Mahy and Jens Oelerich)
23 Biomimicry, biomaterials and textiles (Veronika Kapsali and Carolina Roberte De Oliveira)
24 Reincarnation: waste, reuse, repair and upcycling (Yoon Jung Choi, Jen Ballie and Alka Puri)
PART VII Education
25 Curriculum: challenges, opportunities, and approaches to increasing sustainability content in fashion and textiles education (Christine Baeza, Samantha Corcoran, and Elizabeth S. Quinn)
26 Methodologies and tools: incorporating sustainability content in fashion, apparel and textiles educational curriculum through facilitating materials (Ulla Rabild, Sabine Lettmann and Karen Marie Hasling)
27 The use of digital pedagogies for accessible and equitable teaching and learning of fashion design for sustainability: a case study (Natasha Bonnelame and Nina Stevenson)
PART VIII Future and technology
28 A pathway towards future sustainable fashion in 2030 (Ichin Cheng and Martin Charter)
29 Risky business: sustainable fashion through new technologies (Trevor Davis, Lucy E. Dunne and Elizabeth Bigger)
30 Wearable tech, virtual fashion, and immersive technologies (Gozde Goncu-Berk and Emily Rosa Shahaj)
31 Fashion ex machina: human–machine collaboration to support sustainability through customized design and production (Elizabeth E. Bigger, Helga Ahrens-Wels and Hannah C. Kelbel)
32 Conclusion: progress, challenges and prospects (Martin Charter, Bernice Pan and Sandy Black)