Essays about: "workwear"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word workwear.

1. 1. Providing Circular Clothing : A multiple-case study on Swedish clothing companies, analyzing product design and business models

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Julia Ekblom; Ebba Hård af Segerstad; [2023]
   Keywords : circularity; clothing industry; circular economy; circular business models; circular product design strategies; multiple case study; cirkuläritet; klädindustri; cirkulär ekonomi; cirkulära affärsmodeller; cirkulära produktdesignstrategier; flerfallstudie;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the manifestations of circular business models and circular product design strategies in the Swedish clothing industry, using a multiple case study approach that examines five Swedish clothing companies. Guided by the first research question: What are the current circular product design strategies and circular business model strategies for companies operating in the Swedish clothing industry? the findings reveal an emphasis on circular product design strategies compared to circular business models, among the studied clothing companies. READ MORE

3. 2. Remanufacturing business model experimentation in fashion and textiles : Learnings from a pilot project.

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

   Author : Caroline Hoehn; Laetitia Muriel Herzog; [2019]
   Keywords : Business Model Experimentation; Business Model Innovation; Circularity; Remanufacturing; Value Theory;

   Abstract : Adapting a circular system through business model experimentation can generate profit and sustainable growth for fashion firms. Business model experimentation explores novel opportunities to be at the forefront of transforming existing markets. READ MORE

4. 3. Environmental impact of textile barriers : A comparative study of coated and laminated textile

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

   Author : Clara Wickman; Rebecka Kloth; [2019]
   Keywords : Textile barriers; laminate; coating; sustainability; environment;

   Abstract : This thesis examined how the sustainability of laminated and coated textile barriers can be compared by analysing them through an environmental and functional perspective. This was done by building an evaluation model in which an analysis of the functional performance and an analysis of the environmental performance was combined and applied on a case study of a laminated and a coated material used for workwear. READ MORE

5. 4. Separation for regeneration : Chemical recycling of cotton and polyester textiles

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

   Author : Stina Björquist; [2017]
   Keywords : cotton polyester blends; chemical recycling; alkaline hydrolysis;

   Abstract : In 2015, 96.7 million tonnes of textile fibres were produced world-wide. Our high consumption of textiles leads to an increased amount of textile waste. In Sweden, the majority of used clothing and textiles are incinerated due to the lack of recycling techniques. READ MORE

6. 5. Functional workwear for miners working in the worlds largest underground mine : In what way can the future workwear for an extreme mine environment improve safety, facilitate the work flow as well as increase the comfort for workers situated more than 1045 meter below ground?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen Designhögskolan

   Author : Malin Müller; [2014]
   Keywords : Functional workwear; miners; underground mine;

   Abstract : PROBLEM This is my graduating thesis from the bachelor program in Industrial Design from Umeå Institute of design. In this project I have looked at in what way the future work wear for an extreme mine environment could improve safety, facilitate the workflow as well as increase the comfort for workers situated more than 1045 meters below ground. READ MORE