Sustainable Design of Sportswear and Activewear addresses all aspects of the production and manufacture of sportswear and activewear that impact on the environment, from across the supply chain.The demand for sportswear and activewear is increasing rapidly with many brands focusing on sustainable manufacturing, distribution, usage, and disposal. This book covers all processes from the selection of sustainable raw materials till the end of life. Particular attention is paid to various sustainable design methods that have been used in industry, methods for circular economy, and specialized methods for life cycle assessment as well.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. ix 7. Preface - p. xi 8. Chapter 1. Sportswear and activewear: Analysis of recent trends from sustainability standpoint - p. 1 9. Chapter 2. Environmental, social impacts: Fibres and finishes used for sustainable manufacturing of sportswear and activewear - p. 23 10. Chapter 3. Types of sportswear and activewear with functional requirements - p. 43 11. Chapter 4. Crusading into the innovative and sustainable concepts of sportswear design & development - p. 77 12. Chapter 5. Diverse sustainable aspects in sportwear design and development - p. 133 13. Chapter 6. Fabric constructional parameters for sustainable sportswear designing and its impact on properties - p. 153 14. Chapter 7. Case studies: Use of recycled polyester and recycled nylon by sportswear and activewear - p. 177 15. Chapter 8. Case studies: Use of natural, regenerated fibres and their blends by sportswear and activewear brands - p. 203 16. Chapter 9. Corporate social responsible practices in sportswear and activewear - p. 235 17. Chapter 10. Life cycle assessment of sportswear and activewear - p. 255 18. Chapter 11. Future directions in sustainable design of sportswear and activewear - p. 283 19. Index - p. 303
Sustainable Design of Sportswear and Activewear addresses all aspects of the production and manufacture of sportswear and activewear that impact on the environment, from across the supply chain.The demand for sportswear and activewear is increasing rapidly with many brands focusing on sustainable manufacturing, distribution, usage, and disposal. This book covers all processes from the selection of sustainable raw materials till the end of life. Particular attention is paid to various sustainable design methods that have been used in industry, methods for circular economy, and specialized methods for life cycle assessment as well.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. ix 7. Preface - p. xi 8. Chapter 1. Sportswear and activewear: Analysis of recent trends from sustainability standpoint - p. 1 9. Chapter 2. Environmental, social impacts: Fibres and finishes used for sustainable manufacturing of sportswear and activewear - p. 23 10. Chapter 3. Types of sportswear and activewear with functional requirements - p. 43 11. Chapter 4. Crusading into the innovative and sustainable concepts of sportswear design & development - p. 77 12. Chapter 5. Diverse sustainable aspects in sportwear design and development - p. 133 13. Chapter 6. Fabric constructional parameters for sustainable sportswear designing and its impact on properties - p. 153 14. Chapter 7. Case studies: Use of recycled polyester and recycled nylon by sportswear and activewear - p. 177 15. Chapter 8. Case studies: Use of natural, regenerated fibres and their blends by sportswear and activewear brands - p. 203 16. Chapter 9. Corporate social responsible practices in sportswear and activewear - p. 235 17. Chapter 10. Life cycle assessment of sportswear and activewear - p. 255 18. Chapter 11. Future directions in sustainable design of sportswear and activewear - p. 283 19. Index - p. 303
