Sustainable fashion and textiles in Latin America

Miguel Ángel Gardetti (Editor), Rosa Patricia Larios Francia (Editor)

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Abstract

This book highlights the sustainable aspects of fashion and textiles in Latin America and discusses how the manufacturing and consumption of textile products and fashion are significant sources of environmental damage. It addresses important issues of water and energy consumption in the textile and fashion industry and using case studies presents how social responsibilities in consumer behavior can help in minimizing these environmental issues for a better future.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationSingapore
Number of pages364
ISBN (Electronic)978-981-16-1850-5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

Publication series

NameTextile science and clothing technology
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2197-9863
ISSN (Electronic)2197-9871

Keywords

  • Sericulture
  • Apparel supply chain
  • Sustainability management
  • Flanmixto
  • Fashion waste
  • Textile innovation
  • Sustainable textiles
  • Flax textiles
  • Social innovation
  • Circular economy
  • Colombian crafts
  • Paraguayan crafts

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