Social Sustainability in the Fashion and Textiles Industry
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editor: Mohammad Tajul Islam
- Language: English
Social Sustainability in the Fashion and Textiles Industry presents a comprehensive examination of social sustainability within the global textile manufacturing sector. It delves… Read more
Description
Description
Social Sustainability in the Fashion and Textiles Industry presents a comprehensive examination of social sustainability within the global textile manufacturing sector. It delves into the ethical responsibilities that have emerged as vital elements of modern manufacturing practices, including corporate social responsibility (CSR), labour rights, safety, equity, and community well-being. The text traces the historical evolution of social sustainability in manufacturing, its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and highlights the significant role of research in promoting socially responsible manufacturing initiatives. The book addresses the specific context of social sustainability in textile manufacturing, exploring how it can enhance operational practices across various stages, from yarn production to apparel manufacturing. It discusses the legal frameworks and standards that govern social sustainability in manufacturing settings, outlines key methodologies for assessment, and presents case studies demonstrating successful implementations that prioritize humane working conditions. Moreover, it identifies barriers—cultural, economic, and technological—that impede progress in the industry and outlines strategies for overcoming these challenges. By focusing on practical applications and innovations in manufacturing, this book serves as a vital resource for industry professionals committed to integrating social sustainability into their operations and ensuring a more ethical future for textile manufacturing.
Key features
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage of social sustainability across the textile value chain: The book addresses various stages of textile production (yarn, fabric, wet processing, and apparel), offering insights into how social sustainability can be integrated at every level
- Practical tools and methodologies for assessment: By detailing assessment methods like SLCA and Higg FSLM, readers will have access to concrete tools to measure and improve social sustainability performance in textile supply chains
- Focus on legal frameworks and policy standards: The inclusion of international and regional laws, policy regulations, and social certification bodies will equip readers with the necessary legal knowledge to ensure compliance and ethical practices
Readership
Readership
Students in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, and related disciplines, researchers in textiles, fashion, and sustainability, professionals in the textile, fashion, and apparel industries
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Emergence of social sustainability in the Textile and Fashion world
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility
1.3. CSR activities
1.4. Historical Events and Movements
1.5. Overview of Social Sustainability
1.6. Cost-benefit analysis of social sustainability implementations
1.7. Present Scenario
1.8. Conclusion
2. The Role of Social Sustainability in Modern Textile Research
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Research focusing on SDGs
2.3. Identifying SDGs Relevant to Social Sustainability in Textile
2.4. Research Research as a Catalyst for Achieving SDGs
2.5. Research Contributions to Target-Specific Goals
2.6. Tools and Methodologies for SDG-Oriented Research
2.7. Challenges and Opportunities in SDG-Focused Research
2.8. Current Research Trends
2.9. Conclusion
3. Social Sustainability in Textile Manufacturing
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Human-Centric Manufacturing
3.3. Social Sustainability in Yarn Manufacturing
3.4. Social Sustainability in Fabric Manufacturing
3.5. Social Sustainability in Wet Processing
3.6. Social Sustainability in Apparel Manufacturing
3.7. Supply chain transparency and traceability
3.8. Risk assessment
3.9. Case studies: Introducing humane-centric manufacturing to textile factories – Construction and successful training enhancement of workers – Implementation of technology for better working environment – Integration of safety measures
3.10. Conclusion
4. Technology and Automation in Supporting Social Sustainability
4.1. Introduction
4.2. The Role of Automation in Reducing Labor Exploitation
4.3. Balancing Automation and Human-Centric Approaches in Production
4.4. Technology-Driven Compliance Monitoring in Factories: Social audit Factory inspection Health & safety
4.5. Conclusion
5. Worker Training and Capacity Building in Sustainable Textile Manufacturing
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Technical Skills for Sustainable Production Processes
5.3. Sustainability-Focused Vocational Training Programs
5.4. Developing Leadership in Sustainability Practices
5.5. Methodologies to assess skills
5.6. Conclusion
6. Legal Aspects and Standards for Social Sustainability in Textile Manufacturing
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Legal Bodies
6.3. Evolution of Legal Law
6.4. International and Regional Laws
6.5. Policy and Regulation
6.6. Conclusion
7. The Foundational Components of Social Sustainability in Textile Manufacturing
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Safety and Security
7.3. Equity
7.4. Adaptability
7.5. Social Inclusion and Cohesion
7.6. Social Inclusion Fostering Economic Growth in clothing industry
7.7. Benefits of Social Sustainability
7.8. Labor Rights
7.9. Quality of Life
7.10. Advance in Ergonomics of Manufacturing
7.11. Conclusion
8. Methodology for Social Sustainability Assessment
8.1. Introduction
8.2. SLCA
8.3. Higg FSLM
8.4. Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
8.5. Simulation modelling
8.6. System dynamics
8.7. Social Impact Assessment Methods: SROI Social Return on Investment Stakeholder engagement and mapping approaches Worker satisfaction measurement
8.8. Data Collection and Analysis Methods: Designing and conducting surveys Statistical procedures Qualitative Focus groups Case studies
8.9. Performance Measurement Methods: KPI Benchmarking Scores for social sustainability
8.10. Social Certification Bodies
8.11. Digital tools for social sustainability monitoring
8.12. Conclusion
9. Factors Affecting Social Sustainability Performance in Textile Industry
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Diversity Practices
9.3. Safety and Health Practices
9.4. Product Responsibility
9.5. Environmental Practices
9.6. Conclusion
10. Sustainable Social Practices in the Global Textile Industry
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Green entrepreneurship
10.3. Case Studies: Commitment to international labour standards and its successful implementation – Social compliance mechanism implementation – Corporations’ social responsibilities – Legal framework changes
10.4. Conclusion
11. Barriers to Achieving Social Sustainability
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Cultural Barrier
11.3. Economic Barrier
11.4. Technological Barrier
11.5. Mindset Barrier
11.6. Conclusion
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility
1.3. CSR activities
1.4. Historical Events and Movements
1.5. Overview of Social Sustainability
1.6. Cost-benefit analysis of social sustainability implementations
1.7. Present Scenario
1.8. Conclusion
2. The Role of Social Sustainability in Modern Textile Research
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Research focusing on SDGs
2.3. Identifying SDGs Relevant to Social Sustainability in Textile
2.4. Research Research as a Catalyst for Achieving SDGs
2.5. Research Contributions to Target-Specific Goals
2.6. Tools and Methodologies for SDG-Oriented Research
2.7. Challenges and Opportunities in SDG-Focused Research
2.8. Current Research Trends
2.9. Conclusion
3. Social Sustainability in Textile Manufacturing
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Human-Centric Manufacturing
3.3. Social Sustainability in Yarn Manufacturing
3.4. Social Sustainability in Fabric Manufacturing
3.5. Social Sustainability in Wet Processing
3.6. Social Sustainability in Apparel Manufacturing
3.7. Supply chain transparency and traceability
3.8. Risk assessment
3.9. Case studies: Introducing humane-centric manufacturing to textile factories – Construction and successful training enhancement of workers – Implementation of technology for better working environment – Integration of safety measures
3.10. Conclusion
4. Technology and Automation in Supporting Social Sustainability
4.1. Introduction
4.2. The Role of Automation in Reducing Labor Exploitation
4.3. Balancing Automation and Human-Centric Approaches in Production
4.4. Technology-Driven Compliance Monitoring in Factories: Social audit Factory inspection Health & safety
4.5. Conclusion
5. Worker Training and Capacity Building in Sustainable Textile Manufacturing
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Technical Skills for Sustainable Production Processes
5.3. Sustainability-Focused Vocational Training Programs
5.4. Developing Leadership in Sustainability Practices
5.5. Methodologies to assess skills
5.6. Conclusion
6. Legal Aspects and Standards for Social Sustainability in Textile Manufacturing
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Legal Bodies
6.3. Evolution of Legal Law
6.4. International and Regional Laws
6.5. Policy and Regulation
6.6. Conclusion
7. The Foundational Components of Social Sustainability in Textile Manufacturing
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Safety and Security
7.3. Equity
7.4. Adaptability
7.5. Social Inclusion and Cohesion
7.6. Social Inclusion Fostering Economic Growth in clothing industry
7.7. Benefits of Social Sustainability
7.8. Labor Rights
7.9. Quality of Life
7.10. Advance in Ergonomics of Manufacturing
7.11. Conclusion
8. Methodology for Social Sustainability Assessment
8.1. Introduction
8.2. SLCA
8.3. Higg FSLM
8.4. Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
8.5. Simulation modelling
8.6. System dynamics
8.7. Social Impact Assessment Methods: SROI Social Return on Investment Stakeholder engagement and mapping approaches Worker satisfaction measurement
8.8. Data Collection and Analysis Methods: Designing and conducting surveys Statistical procedures Qualitative Focus groups Case studies
8.9. Performance Measurement Methods: KPI Benchmarking Scores for social sustainability
8.10. Social Certification Bodies
8.11. Digital tools for social sustainability monitoring
8.12. Conclusion
9. Factors Affecting Social Sustainability Performance in Textile Industry
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Diversity Practices
9.3. Safety and Health Practices
9.4. Product Responsibility
9.5. Environmental Practices
9.6. Conclusion
10. Sustainable Social Practices in the Global Textile Industry
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Green entrepreneurship
10.3. Case Studies: Commitment to international labour standards and its successful implementation – Social compliance mechanism implementation – Corporations’ social responsibilities – Legal framework changes
10.4. Conclusion
11. Barriers to Achieving Social Sustainability
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Cultural Barrier
11.3. Economic Barrier
11.4. Technological Barrier
11.5. Mindset Barrier
11.6. Conclusion
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Mohammad Tajul Islam
As chairholder of the Chair for Sustainability and Textile Innovation, Mohammad Tajul Islam has contributed significantly to efforts to integrate sustainability into textile education, research, and industry practice. Funded by Engelbert Strauss GmbH & Co. KG and supported by Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES, the initiative has established a new Sustainability and Textile Innovation stream within the B.Sc. in Textile Engineering program at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST). The project develops new course modules, trains faculty, and enhances laboratory facilities, positioning AUST as a regional leader in sustainability education within the textile sector. With extensive teaching and research expertise in sustainable textiles, Mohammad is well-equipped to edit the proposed book on social sustainability in fashion and textiles, drawing on both his academic background and hands-on project experience. Faculty trained under his project, along with project consultants, will also contribute to various chapters. He has authored more than 15 book chapters and more than 27 research articles.
Affiliations and expertise
Mohammad Tajul Islam, Professor, and Chairholder, Chair for Sustainability and Textile Innovation, Department of Textile Engineering Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology 141-142 Love Road, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh