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Application of Sustainability in Fashion and Textile Industry Debjit Biswas, Gautam Bar National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar, India.
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bstract Fashion and Textile Iindustry go through several processes, starting from conversion of fiber to yarn, yarn to fabric and fabric to garment. During these processes, there are ample opportunities in the fashion and textile producers to give attention to the sustainable practices. With the rising awareness about sustainability, the fashion and textile industries have taken initiatives to implement some sustainable
solutions in their production process. In order to meet the sustainability criteria, there are a range of approaches taken by stakeholders, from fiber production to garment manufacturing and supply chain management. Fashion goods made using sustainable practices contributes socially and economically towards a Green Earth. This analysis presents the findings gathered from the related Review and Research Papers on sustainable fashion and textile manufacturing. This paper
examines recent developments in sustainable fashion and textile production at different stages of the production of fiber, yarn, fabric and clothing. In addition, the responsibilities played by different regulatory bodies, suppliers, retailers and customers in the development of sustainable fashion and textiles are addressed. Introduction Issues related to sustainability are rising in several manufacturing sectors; including textiles due to inNOVEMBER 2020
