This book is part of a five-volume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer...

Section 1: Introductory chapter 1 -- Section 2: Theoretical implications on sustainable consumerism in the Textile, Fashion and Apparel Industry -- Chapter 2: Modern Slavery and Clothing Retailing -- Chapter 3: Fashion Revolution in Italy: An exploration of GenZ's approach to activism in the...

The present work is part of a more complex study referring to chemical substances known under the name of „surfactants” or „tensioactive agents” which can alter the conductivity of fibers, textile materials, etc. in order to diminish some negative physiological effects on the human body....

The focus of research interest on the analysis of the competitiveness of the textile industry of the Republic of Serbia stems from the fact that, despite many years of negative indicators of development and objectively unsatisfactory status, the industry has maintained a recognizable and...

In addition to the severe health crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic provoked one of the deepest socioeconomic crises in the history of capitalism. Yet, the economic structure of each country and the strength of the welfare state, along with the ability of the diverse governments to cope with the...

This paper aims to develop strategy and policy suggestions to increase the competitiveness of SMEs in the textile industry by analyzing the variables that affect competitiveness and contribute to competitiveness literature by adopting a holistic approach to the analysis of competitiveness...

In today’s world all of us are literally living within the galaxy of electronic gadgets. As soon as we wake up, till we fall asleep in the night, a number of electronic gadgets are integral parts of our daily activities. Therefore, A continuous consumption of electrical energy is required to...

We outline five human rights and environmental governance challenges created by the garment industry’s complex structure. If new laws, regulations, collective bargaining systems and other governance tools can overcome these challenges, they will be far more effective in the years to come. We...