ABSTRACT

A hot-button societal issue, sustainability has become a frequently heard term in every industrial segment. Sustainability in apparel production is a vast topic and it has many facets. Handbook of Sustainable Apparel Production covers all aspects of sustainable apparel production including the raw materials employed, sustainable manufacturing proce

Sustainable Textile Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Apparel Manufacture. Water-Free Plasma Processing and Finishing of Apparel Textiles. Sustainability in Clothing Manufacturing and Competitiveness: Is It a New Mind-Set or a Paradox? Sustainable Flame-Retardant Finishing of Textiles: Advancement in Technology. Application of Biotechnology in the Processing of Textile Fabrics. Design and Development of Jute-Based Apparels. Sustainable UV-Protective Apparel Textile. Environmental and Social Assessment of Apparel Manufacturing. Carbon Footprint of Textile and Clothing Products. Environmental Impacts of Apparel Production, Distribution, and Consumption: An Overview. Life Cycle Assessment Studies Pertaining to Textiles and the Clothing Sector. Social Impacts of the Clothing and Fashion Industry. Sustainability and Consumption Behavior of the Apparel Industry. Consumer Behavior and Its Importance in the Sustainability of the Clothing Field. Consumer Behavior in the Fashion Field. Textile Value Chain Sustainability: Living within Our Means. Assessment of Sustainable Apparel Production. Eco-Parameters and Testing of Sustainable Textiles and Apparels. Functional Aspects, Ecotesting, and Environmental Impact of Natural Dyes. Test Methods Related to Characteristics, Performance, and Ecological and Safety Parameters of Textiles. Environmental Communication and Green Claims of Textile Products. Supplier Assessment in Global Apparel Supply Chains. Sustainable Measures Taken by Industry Affiliates, Nonprofit Organizations, and Governmental and Educational Institutions. Sustainability and Fashion. Exploring a Framework for Fashion Design for Sustainability. Fashion Industry and New Approaches for Sustainability. Eco-Design/Sustainable Design of Textile Products. Fashion Industry and Sustainability.