Textiles waste is relatively small in terms of weight as compared to other waste streams, but
it has a large impact on human health and environment, and its rate is increasing due to the …

After introducing different types and drivers of sustainable fashion, the focus of this chapter is
on sustainable fashion consumption. First, the author explains the relevance of the topic …

Thus, a large fraction of end-of-use textiles end up in residual waste and will (at best) be
used for thermal recovery. Due to the obligation to collect textiles separately from household …

Food, shelter and clothing are three basic necessities of life. Textiles are necessary for
human beings to cover and protect the body from different weather conditions. In the …

This chapter lays grounding for principles in a circular economy from the fashion viewpoint.
Chapter presents following approaches; design for longevity, design for services, design for …

The way each person dresses has been considered a cultural manifestation and a portrait of
societies, where each one expresses their habits, customs and values. The improvement in …

This chapter discusses the sustainable materials and technologies adapted by global
fashion brands involved in the fashion and textile manufacturing. Sustainable fashion and …

An increase in population compels the textile industry to expand production to fulfill the
apparel requirement, resulting in huge textile waste. These wastes are managed either by …

The fashion sector contributes significantly to global environmental pollution. Clothing
manufacturing and transportation produce a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions …

The circular economy (CE) model has recently gained much attention from science,
business, as well as the authorities on the global level. The limits of the present linear …