Handbook of Sustainable Textile Production

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.

• Author contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: Sustainable development (SD) as a goal in production, marketing and tradeAbstract:1.1 A holistic concept1.2 Theory behind sustainable development1.3 Sustainability in the public sector1.4 Sustainability in industry1.5 Environmental management systems1.6 Environmental labelingChapter 2: The supply chain of textilesAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Natural fibers2.3 Man-made fibers and filament and yarns2.4 Energy2.5 Yarn production2.6 Fabric production2.7 Chemical treatment2.8 Manufacturing2.9 Consumption, use and care2.10 Disposal, reuse and recycling scenariosChapter 3: Product specification function and textile process technologyAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Quality and textile specifications3.3 Specification of raw material and processes3.4 Functionality and process technology3.5 Inherent functionality of natural fibers3.6 Designed functionality of man-made fibers3.7 Spinning processes: functionality in two dimensions3.8 Functionality in three dimensions through weaving and knitting processes3.9 Chemical treatment for customer functionality3.10 Functionality in product development3.11 The origin of best available technology (BAT)3.12 Best practice in cotton growing and ginning3.13 Optimizing energy supply in textile processing3.14 Best mill practice3.15 Best available technology (BAT) in finishing3.16 Recommendations for consumption and careChapter 4: Life cycle assessment (LCA) and ecological key figures (EKF)Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology4.3 Eight case studies: scale and scope4.4 Life cycle inventory (LCI)4.5 Life cycle assessment (LCA) results4.6 Life cycle assessment (LCA) sensitivity analysis4.7 Costs4.8 Introduction to ecological key figures (EKF)4.9 Theory for ecological key figures (EKF)4.10 Applied ecological key figures (EKF) in spinning and weaving4.11 Discussion on ecological key figures (EKF) of textile productsChapter 5: Product development and marketing: management and communicationAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 The structure of the textile and apparel sector5.3 The marketing environment of textiles and apparel5.4 Global trade5.5 Consumer preferences5.6 Positioning of companies in the market5.7 Market segments and brands5.8 Product development and merchandising5.9 Distribution and distribution channels5.10 SourcingIndex

"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