The aim of this research is to advance an understanding of how design in the fashion
industry can be successfully managed to contribute to environmental sustainability. Its …

Clothing consumption continues to increase worldwide, with many fashion brands facing
criticism for producing poor quality garments which have short lifetimes, adding to already …

The aim of this paper is to assess opportunities for the upcycling of waste clothing through
design workshops held in Accra, Ghana. An upcycling approach to clothing longevity …

Pilling is a form of textile mechanical damage, forming fibrous bobbles on the surface of
garments, resulting in premature disposal of clothing by consumers. However, our …

Statistics show that the average person wears a only garment seven times before throwing it
away (Eco Friendly Habits, 2021). Due to global concerns regarding the fashion industry …

Many types of clothing are now seen as disposable by consumers in the UK even though
durability is among the top criteria that consumers claim to use when buying garments …

Research is a human activity that needs both scientific rigour and creativity. The need of
research is often a complex issue is of difficult comprehension, validation, but it helps …

The environmental impact of clothing could be reduced by extending garment lifetimes, and
many clothing retailers are now exploring design for longevity as a sustainable approach. In …

This study's main aim was to assess fashion sustainable future through remodelling of used
garments. The study was conducted in the Kumasi Metropolis with respondents sampled …

The extension of product lifetimes of consumer goods has the potential to encourage
sustainable consumption, reduce carbon emissions and facilitate a transition to a circular …