Circular Economy In Textiles And Apparel: Processing, Manufacturing, And Design (The Textile Institute Book Series)

The fashion and textiles industries are increasingly turning to the concept of circular economy in order to address environmental issues such as the excessive generation of landfill waste. Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel is the first book to provide guidance in this subject. Tools for implementing this paradigm change are explained, and the impact on textile production methods explored. Sustainable business strategies are also covered, as are new design methods that can help in the reduction of waste. Drawing on contributions from leading experts in industry and academia, this book covers every aspect of this increasingly important subject, and speculates on how it is likely to develop in future. Provides case studies of the circular economy in operation in the textiles industry Identifies challenges to implementation, and areas where more research is needed Draws on both industrial innovation and academic research to explain an emerging topic with the potential to change the way we make and use clothing entirely

• | Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
• | Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• | Publication Date: Nov 07, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 300 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0081026307
• | ISBN-13: 9780081026304