Handbook of Sustainable Textile Production

Textile products are produced, distributed, sold and used worldwide. A quantitative assessment of sustainability in the textile manufacturing chain is therefore extremely important. The Handbook of sustainable textile production is a compilation of technical, economical, and environmental data from the various processes in this chain. This authoritative reference work provides a detailed study of the sustainable development of textiles.The book opens with an introduction to the topic. Chapters define the principles of sustainability and its use in legislation and industry before going on to investigate the impact of textiles throughout the supply chain, starting with the raw fibre through to fabric production, consumption and disposal. Textile process technology and methods for specifying quality and functions in textile products in order to reduce textile waste and improve sustainability are also examined. A series of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) carried out in the European textile industry are investigated. These studies comprise a range of processes from cotton growing, spinning and weaving to the recycling of textiles. The book concludes with a discussion on sustainable textiles from a product development and marketing perspective.With an internationally recognised expert author, the Handbook of sustainable textile production is a valuable reference tool for academics and students as well as for companies across the textile supply chain concerned with developing a sustainable environment, from fibre manufactures and designers to regulatory bodies.- A detailed, quantitative assessment of the sustainable development of textiles- Provides a useful compilation of technical, economical, and environmental data from various processes in the textile manufacturing chain- Chapters define the principles of sustainability and its use in legislation and industry, textile process technology, the impact of textiles throughout the supply chain, raw fibre through to fabric production, consumption and disposal

Dr. Marion I. Tobler-Rohr served as a senior researcher at ETH Zurich, Switzerland from 1996 to 2007 and owns her own sustainable development company, EMSC, Switzerland. Since 2008 she works as scientific research consultant for the research programs of the European Union, where she holds the position of the Swiss national contact point for nanotechnologies, material sciences and industrial processes (NMP) as well as for Environment.

Author contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: Sustainable development (SD) as a goal in production, marketing and tradeAbstract:1.1 A holistic concept1.2 Theory behind sustainable development1.3 Sustainability in the public sector1.4 Sustainability in industry1.5 Environmental management systems1.6 Environmental labelingChapter 2: The supply chain of textilesAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Natural fibers2.3 Man-made fibers and filament and yarns2.4 Energy2.5 Yarn production2.6 Fabric production2.7 Chemical treatment2.8 Manufacturing2.9 Consumption, use and care2.10 Disposal, reuse and recycling scenariosChapter 3: Product specification function and textile process technologyAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Quality and textile specifications3.3 Specification of raw material and processes3.4 Functionality and process technology3.5 Inherent functionality of natural fibers3.6 Designed functionality of man-made fibers3.7 Spinning processes: functionality in two dimensions3.8 Functionality in three dimensions through weaving and knitting processes3.9 Chemical treatment for customer functionality3.10 Functionality in product development3.11 The origin of best available technology (BAT)3.12 Best practice in cotton growing and ginning3.13 Optimizing energy supply in textile processing3.14 Best mill practice3.15 Best available technology (BAT) in finishing3.16 Recommendations for consumption and careChapter 4: Life cycle assessment (LCA) and ecological key figures (EKF)Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology4.3 Eight case studies: scale and scope4.4 Life cycle inventory (LCI)4.5 Life cycle assessment (LCA) results4.6 Life cycle assessment (LCA) sensitivity analysis4.7 Costs4.8 Introduction to ecological key figures (EKF)4.9 Theory for ecological key figures (EKF)4.10 Applied ecological key figures (EKF) in spinning and weaving4.11 Discussion on ecological key figures (EKF) of textile productsChapter 5: Product development and marketing: management and communicationAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 The structure of the textile and apparel sector5.3 The marketing environment of textiles and apparel5.4 Global trade5.5 Consumer preferences5.6 Positioning of companies in the market5.7 Market segments and brands5.8 Product development and merchandising5.9 Distribution and distribution channels5.10 SourcingIndex