Sustainable Design in Fashion and Textiles

Addressing the urgent environmental issues resulting from conventional textile production, this book delivers essential knowledge and tools that will enable policymakers, industry professionals and students to implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of these sectors globally.

Providing a comprehensive guide on how to apply sustainable design principles, the book covers a broad range of topics and opens with an introduction to sustainable design concepts and the pressing need for change in the textile industry. It examines environmentally friendly processing techniques, sustainable fibres and materials, life-cycle analysis and the environmental impacts of current practices through case studies from Asia, Europe and North America. It promotes discussions on traceability and the integration of circular-economy principles, including upcycling, closed-loop systems and disassembly-friendly design, and showcases practical applications of these ideas. Each chapter concludes with summaries of the key concepts and practical takeaways. The book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the commercial implications of sustainable design, including market trends, regulatory compliance, benefits of eco-labelling and certification, and the promotion of openness and accountability in the supply chain.

Designed as both a professional reference and an academic resource, this book catalyses systemic transformation by equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to reduce environmental impact, enhance transparency and build resilient circular-business models. In doing so, it supports industry professionals, such as fashion designers, textile engineers, sustainability consultants, businesses and policymakers, with everything they need to stay ahead in a rapidly developing sector.