Sustainable Apparel

Informationen zum Autor Dr Richard S. Blackburn is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at the University of Leeds, UK. Dr Blackburn is well-known for his research in the areas of green chemistry and sustainability. He is also a co-founder of Dyecat Ltd and the RITE (Reducing the Impact of Textiles on the Environment) Group.

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Dr Richard S. Blackburn is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at the University of Leeds, UK. Dr Blackburn is well-known for his research in the areas of green chemistry and sustainability. He is also a co-founder of Dyecat Ltd and the RITE (Reducing the Impact of Textiles on the Environment) Group.

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Part I Sustainable finishing and dyeing processes for textiles

1 Environmentally friendly fabric finishes

2 Processes for reducing the environmental impact of fabric finishing

3 Plasma treatments for sustainable textile processing

4 Enzymatic treatments for sustainable textile processing

5 Sustainable dyeing technologies

Part II Sustainable apparel design, retail and recycling

6 Fashion design and sustainability

7 Technical design for recycling of clothing

8 Sustainable apparel retail

9 Measuring and communicating apparel sustainability

10 Apparel disposal and re-use

11 Apparel recycling