Sustainable Sportswear and Activewear
- 1st Edition - May 23, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editor: Rajkishore Nayak
- Language: English
Sustainable Design of Sportswear and Activewear addresses all aspects of the production and manufacture of sportswear and activewear that impact on the environment, from across… Read more
Sustainable Design of Sportswear and Activewear addresses all aspects of the production and manufacture of sportswear and activewear that impact on the environment, from across the supply chain.The demand for sportswear and activewear is increasing rapidly with many brands focusing on sustainable manufacturing, distribution, usage, and disposal. This book covers all processes from the selection of sustainable raw materials till the end of life. Particular attention is paid to various sustainable design methods that have been used in industry, methods for circular economy, and specialized methods for life cycle assessment as well.
- Describes assessments for the sustainability of traditional and synthetic materials used in activewear
- Provides data and standards for assessing the specific properties required for these garments
- Includes case studies from a range of clothing manufacturers
Researchers in academia and industry designing with elastomeric textiles, Sustainability consultants in the textiles industry
1. Sportswear and activewear: Analysis of recent trends from sustainability standpoint
2. Environmental, social impacts; fibres and finishes used for sustainable manufacturing of sportswear and activewear
3. Types of sportswear and activewear with functional requirements
4. Sportswear and activewear: Acumen of raw materials, designing, innovative and sustainable concepts
5. Diverse sustainable aspects in sportwear design and development
6. Fabric constructional parameters for sustainable sportswear designing and its impact on properties
7. Case studies- Use of recycled polyester and recycled nylon by sportswear and activewear brands
8. Case studies- Use of natural, regenerated fibres and their blends by sportswear and activewear brands
9. Corporate Social Responsible (CSR) practices in Sportswear and Activewear
10. Life Cycle Analysis of sportswear and activewear
11. Future directions in sustainable design of sportswear and activewear
2. Environmental, social impacts; fibres and finishes used for sustainable manufacturing of sportswear and activewear
3. Types of sportswear and activewear with functional requirements
4. Sportswear and activewear: Acumen of raw materials, designing, innovative and sustainable concepts
5. Diverse sustainable aspects in sportwear design and development
6. Fabric constructional parameters for sustainable sportswear designing and its impact on properties
7. Case studies- Use of recycled polyester and recycled nylon by sportswear and activewear brands
8. Case studies- Use of natural, regenerated fibres and their blends by sportswear and activewear brands
9. Corporate Social Responsible (CSR) practices in Sportswear and Activewear
10. Life Cycle Analysis of sportswear and activewear
11. Future directions in sustainable design of sportswear and activewear
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 23, 2025
- Language: English
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Rajkishore Nayak
Rajkishore Nayak is an Associate Professor with the School of Communication & Design (SCD) at RMIT Vietnam. His research interests include new materialism, sustainability in fashion and textiles; circular fashion; waste management; and ethical fashion. Dr. Nayak has published 15 books and more than 150 high-impact journal papers. He is working in collaboration with universities in Africa, Europe, USA and Asia. Dr. Nayak is currently an Editorial member of various journals, including the Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, and Fashion and Textiles. He is also an active member in SDC, ITA and AFC. He has extensive publications in high impact journals as well as books and book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Communication and Design, RMIT University, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamRead Sustainable Sportswear and Activewear on ScienceDirect