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Assessing the Environmental Impact of Textiles and the Clothing Supply Chain

by Elsevier Science

March 2014

Beginner to intermediate

212 pages

6h 45m

English

Woodhead Publishing

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Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 The textile supply chain: an overview1.3 The production of natural fibres1.4 The production of synthetic fibres1.5 Spinning1.6 Fabric manufacture1.7 Finishing processes1.8 Apparel manufacture1.9 Distribution and retail1.10 Usage and disposal1.11 Summary: key challenges in assessing and reducing environmental impacts
Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Ways of measuring the environmental impact of textile processing and textile products2.3 Environmental legislation relating to textiles2.4 Current environmental standards and schemes in the industry2.5 Summary: key methods reviewed in this book
Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 The main principles of carbon footprint measurement3.3 Carbon footprint assessment methodology3.4 Applications of product carbon footprint (PCF) assessment to key stages in the supply chain3.5 Application of PCF assessment in textiles3.6 Summary: key challenges in calculating the PCF in textiles
Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Water footprints: an introduction4.3 Methods for assessing water footprints4.4 Applications of water footprint assessment to key stages in the textile supply chain4.5 Energy footprints: introduction and methods of assessment4.6 Applications of energy footprint assessment to key stages in the textile supply chain4.7 Summary: key challenges in calculating water and energy footprints

Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Main principles and methods5.3 Application to key stages in the supply chain5.4 Summary: key challenges in calculating ecological footprints (EFs) in textiles
Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 History of life cycle assessment (LCA)6.3 Basic principles of LCA6.4 LCA goal and scope definition6.5 Life cycle inventory analysis6.6 Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA)6.7 Life cycle interpretation6.8 Standards for LCA6.9 Different LCA methods6.10 Different LCIA methods6.11 Tools for calculation of LCAs6.12 Advantages and limitations of LCA6.13 Summary
Abstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Modelling for product carbon footprint (PCF) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of textile products7.3 Available databases for LCA and PCF modelling of textiles and the clothing supply chain7.4 Key issues in using databases7.5 Difficulties in modelling and simulation7.6 Summary
Abstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 End-of-life product management options8.3 Reuse of textile products8.4 Recycling of textile products8.5 Incineration and landfilling of textile products8.6 Biodegradation of textile products8.7 Summary
Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Cotton clothing: life cycle assessment (LCA) studies of T-shirts9.3 Cotton clothing: LCA studies of jeans9.4 Woollen clothing: LCA study of a sweater9.5 Synthetic clothing: LCA studies of polyester garments9.6 Linen textiles: LCA of a linen shirt9.7 Technical textiles: LCA studies of medical textile products9.8 Nonwovens: LCA studies of nappies (diapers)9.9 Summary
Abstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Which assessment methods to use and when10.3 Current problems in environmental assessment10.4 Future trends