Herausgeber*in: The Swedisch School of Textiles, Science Park Boras, re:textile

Autor*in: Jonas Larsson, Ann Vellesalu, Rudrajeet Pal, Adrian Zethraeus, Jan Carlsson

Schlagwörter: Altkleider, Circular Economy, Europa, Innovation, Lebenszyklus, leihen, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Marktentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeit, Upcycling, Recycling, Secondhand, Strategien

Kurzbeschreibung:

Servitization is a growing phenomenon to improve resource efficiency, leading to positive effects for the environmental and for society. It stands for the innovation of an organization’s capabilities and processes to create mutual value through a shift from selling products to selling product service systems. In this context, product-service systems are one of the most effective instruments to attain a resource-efficient circular economy. It combines design principles, technology considerations, and marketing strategies into a business model for extending the useful life of a garment. In particular, the economic implications and feasibility will be assessed for such a business model, taking into account crucial factors, such as logistics flow, quality factors, key performance indicators (societal, environmental, economic), life-cycle discussions and the required competence-building.

This report demonstrates an economic feasibility assessment, by examining two examples of servitization for circularity in the apparel and fashion industry, and outlining potential business models, along with prospects for future research. Core elements for decision-making and the economic implications and feasibility of extending the useful life of a garment through servitization are identified here.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2019

Sprache: Englisch

Umfang: 65 Seiten

Zielgruppe: Studierende, Dozierende

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Herausgeber*in: The Swedisch School of Textiles, Science Park Boras, re:textile

Autor*in: Jan Carlsson, Alison Gwilt, Jonas Larsson , Heikki Mattila, Rudrajeet Pal, Håkan Torstensson. Anna Lidström

Schlagwörter: Altkleider, Design, Europa, Lebenszyklus, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Marktentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeit, Upcycling, Secondhand, Sortieren, Designstrategien

Kurzbeschreibung:

In recent years the increased awareness of the need for conservation of resources and environmental sustainability has brought a focus on the potential for a circular economy in textiles and fashion. Commissioned by the Region of Västra Götaland, a number of investigations were carried out during 2015-2019, related to redesign, reuse and recycling of textile materials and products, at the Swedish School of Textiles and Science Park Borås.

The objectives of the reports, where feasibility is a keyword, is to develop structures for circular processes in the textile industry, in order to create new business opportunities and use less planetary resources. The focus is to design for longevity, through conditional design, redesign and remanufacturing and service innovation, and to ensure that the resulting circular processes are technically, organizationally and economically feasible.

In the second report, the feasibility of conditional design is assessed. Conditional design is a concept that involves defining systematically the design elements that are relevant to apply in the design process for both longevity and recyclability. The report on conditional design focuses on the feasibility of service innovation, while intending to answer the following issues, having also in mind to maintain or increase the attractiveness of the products:

1) Can the design/construction phase decisively influence the characteristics of the product, so that the prerequisites for circular, sustainable flows will be significantly improved?

2) Which are then the key critical factors?

3) What is the future for different scenarios?

4) What is in that case a feasible way out for the concrete implementation of a strategy that positively affects the entire textile value chain?

Erscheinungsjahr: 2019

Sprache: Englisch

Umfang: 82 Seiten

Zielgruppe: Studierende, Dozierende

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Herausgeber*in: The Swedisch School of Textiles, Science Park Boras, re:textile

Autor*in: Jan Carlsson, Håkan Torstensson Rudrajeet Pal Manoj K. Paras

Schlagwörter: Altkleider, Europa, Lebenszyklus, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Marktentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeit, Recycling, Secondhand, Sortieren, Strategien

Kurzbeschreibung:

In recent years the increased awareness of the need for conservation of resources and environmental sustainability has brought a focus on the potential for a circular economy in textiles and fashion. Commissioned by the Region of Västra Götaland, a number of investigations were carried out during 2015-2019, related to redesign, reuse and recycling of textile materials and products, at the Swedish School of Textiles and Science Park Borås.

The objectives of the reports, where feasibility is a keyword, is to develop structures for circular processes in the textile industry, in order to create new business opportunities and use less planetary resources. The focus is to design for longevity, through conditional design, redesign and remanufacturing and service innovation, and to ensure that the resulting circular processes are technically, organizationally, and economically feasible.

In the first report, the feasibility of collection and sorting of used textiles is assessed. The assessment was based on a model for the different flow directions in collection and sorting – collection by charity organizations, stores, municipalities etc. or directly from users, and sorting into export channels, second-hand stores, recycling and redesign facilities or even destruction by incineration. It was evident that realistic conditions, at that time (2015) at least, did not permit a profitable, fully commercial sorting facility. There was a need for further value-adding features, which must be developed in order to ensure the feasibility of such a centralized facility.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2019

Sprache: Englisch

Umfang: 36 Seiten

Zielgruppe: Studierende, Dozierende

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Herausgeber*in: WRAP

Schlagwörter: Altkleider, Europa, Lebenszyklus, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Konsum, Marktentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeit, Recycling, Secondhand, Strategien

Kurzbeschreibung:

WRAP market situation reports provide in-depth information on the latest economic trends and developments affecting the capture, re-use, and recycling of key recovered materials.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2019

Sprache: Englisch

Umfang: 28 Seiten

Zielgruppe: Studierende, Schüler*innen Sek I und II, Dozierende

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Herausgeber*in: Ministry of Textiles India

Schlagwörter: Asien, Baumwolle, Bekleidungsindustrie, Capacity Building, Export, Import, Indien, Marktentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeit, Seide, Textilien, Wirtschaftsdaten

Kurzbeschreibung:

The Indian textile industry is one of the largest in the world with a large unmatched raw material base and manufacturing strength across the value chain. It is the 2nd largest producer of MMF Fibre after China. India is the 6th largest exporter of Textiles & Apparel in the world. India’s textiles and clothing industry is one of the mainstays of the national economy. The share of textile and apparel (T&A) including handicrafts in India’s total exports stands at a significant 11.8% in 2019- 20. India has a share of 5% of the global trade in textiles and apparel. The uniqueness of the industry lies in its strength both in the hand-woven sector as well as in the capital intensive mill sector.

The report gives insights into the textile and garment industry in India and data of its economic development.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2021

Sprache: Englisch

Umfang: 162 Seiten

Zielgruppe: Studierende, Schüler*innen, Dozierende

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Herausgeber_in: Textile Exchange

Autor_in: Lisa Barsley, Sarah Compson, Matilda Donaldson, Alice Dos Santos, Amish Gosai, Rui Fontoura, Sandra Marquardt

Schlagwörter: Arbeitsbedingungen, Afrika, Biobaumwolle, Bekleidungsindustrie, COVID-19, Indien, Lohn, Marken, Marktentwicklung, Menschenrechte, Siegel, Südamerika, Textilindustrie, textile Kette

Kurzbeschreibung:

The Organic Cotton Market Report provides a unique analysis of key data and emerging trends in organic cotton production at global, regional, and country levels. Each year, the report uses data from the previous harvest season and insights from industry insiders to shed light on current issues and priorities for the organic cotton sector.
Textile Exchange has collected data and insights on the global production of certified organic cotton for over 15 years and remains the only organization to do so. We believe such information is critical in facilitating growth of the sector and therefore also in facilitating progress towards Textile Exchange’s 2030 Climate+ goal. The report allows companies to make informed sourcing decisions, discover new sourcing destinations, hear from others in the sector, and address current supply chain challenges.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2021

Umfang: 87 Seiten

Sprache: Englisch

Zielgruppe: Student_innen, Erwachsene

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Herausgeber_in: Südwind Institut

Autor_innen: Dr. Sabine Frerenschild

Schlagwörter: Asien, Arbeitsbedingungen, Arbeitsrechte, Globalisierung, globale Bekleidungsindustrie, Kambodscha, Löhne, Marktentwicklung, Menschenrechte, Seidenstraße, Sozialstandards, Textilindustrie, Umweltaspekte, Visionen, Weltmarkt, Zukunft

Kurzbeschreibung:

Neben der historischen Seidenstraße, die vom 2. Jahrhundert v. Chr. bis zum 13. Jahrhundert die wichtigste Handelsverbindung zwischen Europa und Asien war, treibt die Volksrepublik China seit einigen Jahren ein global angelegtes Infrastrukturprojekt unter dem Namen „Neue Seidenstraße“ oder „Belt and Road Initiative“ voran. Außen- und wirtschaftspolitisch will China durch vielfältigere und bessere Transportwege die globale Nachfrage nach chinesischen Produkten steigern, sich den Zugang zu Rohstoffen sichern und nicht zuletzt auch durch den Ausbau von Handelsverbindungen über Land das Risiko möglicher Blockaden von Seewegen (zum Beispiel durch die USA) minimieren. Für eine (noch) bessere Integration Chinas in globale Wertschöpfungsketten bildet die „Neue Seidenstraße“ also die infrastrukturelle Grundlage. Entlang der verschiedenen Routen werden Produktionszentren geschaffen, über die Rohstoffe, Vorprodukte und Endprodukte schneller und verlässlicher transportiert und mit den Zielmärkten verbunden werden können.

Die Studie zeigt, dass die chinesische Textilindustrie von der Neuen Seidenstraße“ profitiert, da Export und Import von Waren über bessere Handelswege erleichtert und chinesische Investitionen in die Textilindustrie der Partnerländer der Seidenstraße ermöglicht werden. Doch dies ist ein zweischneidiges Schwert. Wirtschaftliche Entwicklung, die sich die Regierung Kambodschas erhofft und in Xinjiang zu beobachten ist, trägt nur dann zu nachhaltiger Entwicklung bei, wenn Menschen- und Arbeitsrechte berücksichtigt, die lokalen Bevölkerungen beteiligt und auch gute Umweltstandards eingehalten werden.

 
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021

Umfang: 20 Seiten

Sprache: Deutsch

Zielgruppe: Erwachsenem, Student_innen

Bezug: kostenfrei zum Download