Sustainability in Denim

Sustainability in Denim is the first book to review and study denim from a sustainability perspective; addressing major environmental, social and economic impacts of denim. The authors seek to provide the reader with a fundamental knowledge of the history, manufacture and life cycle of denim - so as to enable a holistic view of denim sustainability by presenting new green initiatives for the processing and recycling of denim products, for promotion, and use amongst sustainability groups. This book includes an introduction coveting the history, manufacture and life cycle of denim. It deals with the sustainability aspects of denim in the light of three important pillars of sustainability environment, social and economic - a unique approach compared to existing book literature in this area. Primarily, this book uses case studies to examine sustainability challenges throughout the denim life cycle, as well as evaluate new green initiatives and recycling processes. It is a good introduction to the major environmental, social and economic impacts of denim, and a guide to the opportunities available to reach sustainable solutions. Sustainability in Denim is thus useful to fashion industry professionals, sustainability managers, textile industry researchers and denim manufacturer. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0081020430
• ISBN13: 9780081020432
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"