With a particular focus on apparel manufacturing, different applications of sustainable fibres are explored along with manufacturing techniques and details of the material properties. New research investigating nontraditional sources of textile fibres such as lotus, orange, milk, seaweed, corn, and mushroom are all presented, providing a uniquely comprehensive resource. Drawing on work by contributors from a variety of fields and roles in industry and academia, this book shares solutions and new perspectives on this interdisciplinary topic more widely in the hope of leading to research breakthroughs.
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Table of Contents
Part One Introduction to sustainable fibres
1 Traditional fibres for fashion and textiles: Associated problems and future sustainable fibres
2 Introduction to sustainable fibres for fashion and textiles
Part Two Sustainable natural fibres
3 Organic cotton and BCI-certified cotton fibres
4 Hemp, flax and other plant fibres
5 Lotus fibre drawing and characterization
6 Macrophyte and wetland plant fibres
7 Mushroom and corn fibredthe green alternatives to unsustainable raw materials
8 Wool and silk fibres from sustainable standpoint
9 Sustainable protein fibres
Part Three Sustainable synthetic fibres
10 Regenerated synthetic fibres: bamboo and lyocell
11 Sustainable polyester and caprolactam fibres
Part Four Fibres derived from waste
12 Orange fibre
13 Coffee fibres from coffee waste
14 Recycled fibres from polyester and nylon waste
15 Composites derived from biodegradable Textile wastes: A pathway to the future�
Part Five Organizations, standards and challenges
16 Organizations and certifications relating to sustainable fibres
17 Challenges and future directions in sustainable textile materials
18 Life cycle analysis of textiles and associated carbon emissions
Authors
Rajkishore Nayak Associate Professor, School of Communication and Design, RMIT University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Rajkishore Nayak, is currently working as an Associate Professor with Fashion Enterprise Department of the School of Communication and Design (SCD) at RMIT University, Saigon South Campus, Vietnam. His research interest includes sustainable fashion and textile, circular economy in fashion, sustainable supply chain, advanced manufacturing technology. He completed PhD from the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University, Australia. He worked with the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University, Australia from 2012-2016 in teaching and research. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and research related to Fashion and Textiles. He has published about 120 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals and 16 books in fashion and textiles. Rajkishore was awarded with the "RMIT University Excellence in Learning & Teaching Awards, 2019�; "RMIT University Research Excellence Team Awards-2015�. He also received the "RMIT University Teaching and Research Excellence Award-2012� and "RMIT University International Scholarship-2008�.
