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Drivers of fashion overconsumption: a systematic literature review
No full textThe trend of fashion overconsumption has intensified in recent years (Marques et al., 2020). Overconsumption is defined as “buying fashion items irresponsibly or in excessive amounts, leading to negative consequences (Hakansson, 2014; Pan, 2019).” It harms consumers, society, and the environment (Gadhavi & Sahni, 2020; Xiao & Nicholson, 2013), and significantly contributes to a throwaway culture, exploitative labor practices, resource scarcity and harmful materials use, which degrade the environment (Atik et al., 2022; Ciornea, 2020; Ullah et al., 2021). Stakeholders including, manufacturers, designers, suppliers, retailers, and consumers are encouraged to reduce overconsumption for sustainability (Weber & Weber, 2022). Despite studies on the sharing economy and collaborative consumption, drivers of fashion overconsumption remain unexplored (Belk, 2014; Schor & Fitzmaurice, 2015; Carol Cavender, 2018). This study aims to identify the factors that drive fashion overconsumption and analyze their relationship to overconsumption behavior using a conceptual framework. Key research purpose include: To identify the key drivers of fashion overconsumption.To examine the relationships between driving factors and overconsumption behavior.To develop a conceptual framework illustrating these relationships towards sustainable fashion consumption.Findings reveals that understanding overconsumption is key to promoting sustainable practices in fashion consumption patterns. SOR theory provides insight into the complex drivers behind fashion overconsumption. Raising stakeholder awareness especially the consumers is pivotal for fostering sustainable fashion consumption and shifting consumer perspectives can help mitigate the impact of overconsumption. The findings benefits industry practitioners to implement more sustainable practices that benefit environment and stakeholders through mitigating the impact of overconsumption. <br/
Environmental sustainability practices in effluent management of fashion manufacturing in developing country: Insights from Bangladesh
No full textThis study examines the environmental sustainability of three textile factories in Bangladesh with varying levels of LEED certification: Platinum LEED-certified (Factory A), Gold LEED-certified (Factory B), and non-LEED-certified (Factory C). Following LEED standards for water usage and pollution control, both untreated and treated effluents were collected from these factories and subjected to chemical analysis. The findings were assessed against established limits for parameters including Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), pH, and color. Effluent samples were collected three times a month, and average values were used in the analysis. The results indicated that LEED-certified factories possess greater capacity for effective water use and treatment system design compared to non-certified factories. Significant increases in key metrics such as BOD, TSS, TDS, turbidity, and pH are recorded across all factories after ETP treatment, demonstrating the efficacy of wastewater treatment techniques. Although initial (untreated) effluent samples from all factories exceeded acceptable standards, post-treatment results for Factories A and B achieved compliance with standard parameters, while Factory C was found to require a comprehensive overhaul to meet environmental sustainability requirements. The research shows that LEED certification greatly inspires factory managers to adopt and execute sustainable practices in manufacturing, water management, and effluent treatment. It highlights the necessity of effective wastewater treatment techniques in reducing environmental impact and meeting compliance with regulations in fashion manufacturing. It also emphasizes the technical constraints faced by non-LEED-certified facilities in Bangladesh. Findings will inspire a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, researchers, and industry practitioners, to emphasize reducing the environmental effect of knit textile production. Furthermore, findings will assist industry practitioners in making viable strategic decisions to improve the environmental sustainability of fashion manufacturing
Investigating social and labor sustainability performance of fashion production facilities: a case study from developing country
No full textTo achieve the sustainable development goal (SDG), it is necessary to reduce inequalities in facilities social and labor activities and decent workplaces to ensure economic growth. While the number of the published research works on measuring the eco-indices of fashion products and facilities are plenty, no significant work has been presented on measuring the sustainability of social and labor performance. Therefore, this article investigates the social and labor sustainability performance of two fashion factories: a knit factory (Factory A) and a denim factory (Factory B). The Higg Index Facility Social and Labor Module (FSLM) by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) were applied to measure the scores. Three (3) sections in the Facility Module-Social and Labor were considered. Section 1 offers factory performance values out of 391 for (a) recruitment and hiring, (b) compensation, (c) working hours, (d) employee engagement and communication, (e) employee treatment and development, (f) health and pay, and (g) termination and retrenchment. Section 2 offers a performance values score 125 points in the Facility's Labor and Workplace Performance Management for the Value Chain. Section 3 indicates values out of 78 on (a) external participation and cooperation, (b) community effect, and (3) transparency and public disclosure. Based on qualitative short questionnaires, data were generated for each sub-section of FSLM. The result shows high-level to low-level performance scores for both factories covering a diverse aspect. Overall social performance score achieved for both factory cases was 384 (factory A) and 394 (factory B) out of a total of 594. Among these, section 1 provides scores of 264 (factory A) and 275 (factory B); section B provides value score 80 and 79, and section 3 give scores 40 and 40 in both facility cases, respectively. The study reveals technical, managerial, and contextual limitations on social and labor performance in both knit and denim factories. The findings have important theoretical and practical implications and could be extended to other fashion production facilities across the fashion supplier countries. Overall, findings will help fashion stakeholders, especially factory practitioners, brands, retailers, academics, and researchers, to reformulate their strategic approaches and current practices to improve social and labor performances. We suggest factory practitioners, including academics and researchers, focus on how to improve the factory working environment, social issues and other disparities in order to drive the fashion industry to be more sustainable across the multi-tier supply chain
Experience and preference of online-offline shopping of fashion product: insights from Gen Z consumers of a developing country
No full textThe research questions like “What are the issues that Gen Z fashion shoppers are concerned about in both online and offline shopping in Bangladesh?” or “What are the factors that influence them to prefer online shopping to offline and vice-versa?” are not addressed in the existing literature. This study aims to understand the Gen Z consumers’ experience and preference of online-offline shopping for fashion products in the context of Bangladesh. To achieve the goal of the research, a qualitative approach was adopted, specifically in-depth interviews with a purposive sample. A total of 13 interviews were conducted 11 were male, two were female, and the age range was 22 to 26. The findings suggest that there has been a rise in online consumer groups in Bangladesh which are used by Gen Z consumers as information-seeking and reliability-checking platforms. The findings also revealed the unfriendly return policy of the Bangladeshi fashion retailer. Gen Z consumers' shopping preference, and product engagement were also identified through this research. Bargaining opportunity has been identified as one of the cultural factors that play a crucial role in offline shopping preference. The findings of this study might help industry policymakers in designing a more consumer-friendly return policy
Environmental sustainability of fashion product made from post-consumer waste: impact across the life cycle
No full textThe fashion industry has a detrimental environmental impact throughout its supply chain operations that needs immediate attention. Limited work focuses on measuring the environmental sustainability of clothing products made from post-consumer waste in the circular economy. This research aims to evaluate the environmental sustainability of fashion products made from post-consumer waste using the Higg Index tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Three t-shirt manufacturers—namely factory A (LEED certified), factory B (non-LEED certified), and factory C (Sub-contract) were considered as case studies. Data were collected through practice-based qualitative questions to manufacturing practitioners, which were supplemented by triangulations, and scores were obtained using the Higg Index product environmental sustainability tool. The findings highlight significant variations in most subsection analyses for product environment sustainability dimensions, scoring 369.5 (73.9%), 277.6 (55.5%), and 153.5 (30.7%) out of 500 by factories A, B, and C, respectively. Findings reveal significant differences in scores (from low to high) for the three t-shirt manufacturers. Various subsections revealed deficiencies in actual policies including product design, materials selection, manufacturing operations, and priorities regarding subcategories. Products made in a green factory and embracing the circular economy achieved the highest score, while the sub-contractor factory product obtained the lowest score. Findings highlight poor and emerging sustainable practices, identify challenges, and suggest improvement in the above-mentioned categories. The research urges stakeholders to embrace sustainable practices for fashion products to reduce environmental impact through life cycle stages and benefit the industry
Virtual fashion in metaverse
No full textThe recent emergence of immersive Metaverse technology with numerous innovations is recognized as the new horizon of virtual fashion. This can help transform the fashion business toward more sustainability. This chapter presents elements of virtual fashion, the historical evolution of the Metaverse, associated technologies, and fashion business opportunities in the Metaverse. Drawing upon the diverse aspects of virtual fashion, this study highlights the transformative impact of emerging Metaverse technologies [e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), blockchain technology, and virtual avatar] with particular focus in fashion design, manufacture, supply chain, brands, retailers, consumers, and opportunities for stakeholders. This chapter provides insights into the practical and theoretical applications of virtual fashion in the Metaverse contributing to the broader understanding of the Metaverse's role in virtual fashion industry opportunities for wider stakeholders to enable a more sustainable fashion business. Readers will get an overview of the contemporary innovations in virtual fashion with immersive Metaverse technologies.</p
Fashion and textile waste management in the circular economy: a systematic review
Get PDFThis paper presents a systematic review of waste management within the circular economy (CE) principles, specifically focusing on the fashion and textiles industry. It examines the current state of waste generation, and management strategies in fashion and textiles, emphasizing the environmental impacts and underscoring the need for sustainable practices. The study explores the potential opportunities for waste reduction, resource conservation, and stakeholder value creation. An initial selection of 243 research papers was narrowed to 104 for in-depth analysis. Five primary research methodologies—case studies, surveys, reviews, reports, and book chapters—were identified, spanning seven key research areas within the fashion waste management. Findings indicated that around 70 % of studies concentrated on waste management strategies, including reuse and recycling and transition to a circular economy. The analysis also identifies major challenges, drivers and barriers to implementing fashion waste management policies, addressing the technical implications of waste management across various aspects, including design, manufacturing, supply chains, policy, economic factors, consumer behavior, and business models. Manufacturers are looking to implement CE strategies in fashion and textile waste management, demonstrating significant potential for innovation and benefits such as reduced environmental impact, cost savings, and enhanced brand reputation engaging stakeholders from different dimensions. The paper concludes by discussing the implications for theory, policy, practice, and future research directions. It argues that, although notable challenges persist, there are substantial opportunities to advance waste recycling within the fashion and textiles sector
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
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