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Author:   Marion I Tobler-Rohr (Euresearch, Switzerland) ,  M I Tobler-Rohr
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9780081016947

ISBN 10:   0081016948
Pages:   520
Publication Date:   19 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Author contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Sustainable development (SD) as a goal in production, marketing and trade Abstract: 1.1 A holistic concept 1.2 Theory behind sustainable development 1.3 Sustainability in the public sector 1.4 Sustainability in industry 1.5 Environmental management systems 1.6 Environmental labeling Chapter 2: The supply chain of textiles Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Natural fibers 2.3 Man-made fibers and filament and yarns 2.4 Energy 2.5 Yarn production 2.6 Fabric production 2.7 Chemical treatment 2.8 Manufacturing 2.9 Consumption, use and care 2.10 Disposal, reuse and recycling scenarios Chapter 3: Product specification function and textile process technology Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Quality and textile specifications 3.3 Specification of raw material and processes 3.4 Functionality and process technology 3.5 Inherent functionality of natural fibers 3.6 Designed functionality of man-made fibers 3.7 Spinning processes: functionality in two dimensions 3.8 Functionality in three dimensions through weaving and knitting processes 3.9 Chemical treatment for customer functionality 3.10 Functionality in product development 3.11 The origin of best available technology (BAT) 3.12 Best practice in cotton growing and ginning 3.13 Optimizing energy supply in textile processing 3.14 Best mill practice 3.15 Best available technology (BAT) in finishing 3.16 Recommendations for consumption and care Chapter 4: Life cycle assessment (LCA) and ecological key figures (EKF) Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology 4.3 Eight case studies: scale and scope 4.4 Life cycle inventory (LCI) 4.5 Life cycle assessment (LCA) results 4.6 Life cycle assessment (LCA) sensitivity analysis 4.7 Costs 4.8 Introduction to ecological key figures (EKF) 4.9 Theory for ecological key figures (EKF) 4.10 Applied ecological key figures (EKF) in spinning and weaving 4.11 Discussion on ecological key figures (EKF) of textile products Chapter 5: Product development and marketing: management and communication Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The structure of the textile and apparel sector 5.3 The marketing environment of textiles and apparel 5.4 Global trade 5.5 Consumer preferences 5.6 Positioning of companies in the market 5.7 Market segments and brands 5.8 Product development and merchandising 5.9 Distribution and distribution channels 5.10 Sourcing Index

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This book is without a doubt the most thorough book on the full range of issues encountered in the sustainability discussion in textiles and fashion.It is very much worth its price and space on the bookshelf., Shirahime

This book is without a doubt the most thorough book on the full range of issues encountered in the sustainability discussion in textiles and fashion. It is very much worth its price and space on the bookshelf., Shirahime

"""This book is without a doubt the most thorough book on the full range of issues encountered in the sustainability discussion in textiles and fashion. It is very much worth its price and space on the bookshelf."" --Shirahime"

Author Information

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.

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