Kate Fletcher
Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415644563
- author:
- Kate Fletcher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 16.5 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Design Studies, Fashion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sustainable Fashion and Textiles Design Journeys offers a radical new perspective on the fashion industry. This fully revised and updated second edition provides the foundations for a more sustainable approach to design in fashion and textiles. The book explores innovative ways of thinking about textiles and garments based on sustainability values and an interconnected approach to design. The book is arranged in two sections, covering the lifecycle of textiles and garments, from material cultivation to disposal, and design approaches for altering consumption patterns, including service design and user involvement. A new preface, updated content, and conclusion reflect and critique developments in the field, discussing future directions for change. This book is a must-buy for fashion and textiles professionals and students interested in sustainability, offering a comprehensive guide to sustainable design and its applications.