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1. 1. Exploring Gender Perceptions Among Textile Workers in Bangladesh – A Case Study on a WaterAid WASH Initiative

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Nora Burgess; [2023]
   Keywords : water; sanitation; and hygiene WASH ; Menstrual Health Management; Ready-made Garment RMG Industry; Textile Workers; Bangladesh; Gender; WaterAid; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study focuses on addressing the development challenge of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry factories in Bangladesh. The importance of studying this challenge lies in its direct impact on workers' health, well-being, productivity, and overall socio-economic development. READ MORE

3. 2. Weaving a Story of Collaboration: The Case of the New Cotton Project : A Circular Business Ecosystem working towards a Circular Economy in the Fashion and Textiles Industry

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Delphine Froment; Marianna Siljander; [2022]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Collaboration; Fashion and Textiles Industry; Circular Business Ecosystem; Circular Business Model; Textile Waste; Textile Recycling; Innovation; Theory of Collaborative Advantage;

   Abstract : The fashion industry is ranked as the fourth most environmentally harmful industries in the world. A main cause being the overruling destructive model of take-make-dispose that maintains our reliance on virgin materials. Academia and European Union policymakers believe the Circular Economy is a more sustainable alternative to this linear model. READ MORE

4. 3. Integrity and Security Considerations of Transparency and Traceability : an Exploratory Case Study of Traceability Validation Systems

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Caroline Löwenhav; Hanna Tingsvik; [2022]
   Keywords : Transparency; Traceability; Social Perspective; Integrity; Security; Traceability Validation System; Exploratory Research;

   Abstract : Background: In recent years, unfair and unsafe working conditions have been reported, raising concerns among stakeholders and end-users. The demand for fashion brands to take further responsibility for social sustainability and transparency has increased. READ MORE

5. 4. VETT. : Alternative methods of extending the life of textiles

   University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

   Author : Ebba Ipsen; [2022]
   Keywords : Responsibility; Textiles; Footprint; Industrial design; Sustainability; sweat; overwashed; life length; Common sense; Cultural probs; Clothes; Washing; Absorbent; User testing; Product; Sawing; Future; VETT.;

   Abstract : In my master’s degree project in Design at Konstfack, completed and presented during the spring semester of 2022, I combine three of my competencies: Applied knowledge in industrial design, textile and pattern construction and textile materials science. The project was carried out in contact with many different actors, in the industrial design field as well as the textile field. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring feedstock supply chain for large scale manufacturing of recycled cellulosic textile fiber : A collaborative business model analysis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : SM Toufiqur Rahman; [2022]
   Keywords : Post-industrial textile waste; Textile Upcycling; Supply Chain Management; Collaborative Business Model; Feedstock sourcing; Sourcing; recycled cellulosic pulp; large scale textile recycling; chemical recycling of textiles.;

   Abstract : The textile industry is considered one of the most challenging industries when it comes to environmental pollution just after the oil industry. It has a huge impact on water pollution and resource consumption in terms of fiber production. READ MORE