Sustainable Fashion and Textiles in Latin America (Textile Science and Clothing Technology)

This book highlights the sustainable aspects of fashion and textiles in Latin America and discusses how the manufacturing and consumption of textile products and fashion are significant sources of environmental damage. It addresses important issues of water and energy consumption in the textile and fashion industry and using case studies presents how social responsibilities in consumer behavior can help in minimizing these environmental issues for a better future. Preface Contents About the Editors Socioeconomic and Environmental Aspects of the Production of Silk Cocoons in the Brazilian Sericulture 1 Introduction 2 Background 2.1 Global Scenario of Silk Production 2.2 Silk Production in Brazil 2.3 Socioeconomic Impacts of the Silk Cocoon Production 2.4 Environmental Impacts of the Silk Cocoon Production 3 Methods 4 Socioeconomic and Environmental Aspects of the Production of Silk Cocoons in Brazil 4.1 Socioeconomic Aspects 4.2 Environmental Aspects 5 Concluding Remarks References Adapting Sustainable Design Assessment Tools for Local Development: Some Insights into Argentina’s Textile and Clothing Industry 1 Introduction 2 Sustainability in the Local Textile–Clothing Industry 2.1 Opportunities and Limitations 2.2 Existing Norms and Instruments 2.3 CEDiS: Theoretical Aspects and Units of Analysis 2.4 The CEDiS Aspects 2.5 Units of Analysis: Item 4—Social Responsibility 2.6 Units of Analysis: Item 7—Innovation and Expansion of the Useful Life 3 Final Considerations References Non-governmental Organization Support for Sustainable Artisan Business 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Overview 2.2 Chamber’s Web of Responsible Wellbeing 2.3 Internal and External Constraints 2.4 Understanding Artisan Business Success 2.5 Guatemala and Artisan Crafts 3 Method 4 Results 4.1 Insights from Additional Interviews 5 Cross-Case Analysis and Discussion 5.1 Overview 6 Conclusions References Flax Fibre Extraction to Textiles and Sustainability: A Holistic Approach 1 Introduction: History of Flax Fibre and Its Use in Different Parts of the Globe 2 Flax Value Chain: Cultivation to Product Disposal After Subsequent Usage 3 Product Diversification of Flax and Flax Biomass: Sustainable Possibilities 4 Conclusions and Future Prospects References Strategic Design for Social Innovation In The Fashion System: The Sustainable Fashion Ecosystem Case 1 Introduction 2 Buen Vivir: A Sustainable Alternative to Pursue 3 Strategic Design as an Agent of Change 4 The Case: Sustainable Fashion Ecosystem 5 Final Remarks References Pursuing a Circular and Sustainable Textile Industry in Latin America 1 Introduction to Sustainability 2 The Textile Industry in Latin America 3 Environmental Impacts of Textile Industry 4 Cotton in Textile Industry 5 Organic Cotton in Latin America 6 Certifications and Standards in Latin America 7 Organizations that Support Sustainable Development Programs in Textile Industry 8 Sustainable Textile Industry Per Country 8.1 Mexico 8.2 Colombia 8.3 Uruguay 8.4 Argentina 8.5 Chile 8.6 Ecuador 8.7 Brazil 8.8 Peru 9 Conclusion References Sustainable Latin American Aesthetics 1 Contextual Framework 2 Conceptual Framework 2.1 Aesthetics 2.2 Fashion 2.3 Fashion and Aesthetics 2.4 Sustainable Design and Fashion 2.5 Minimalism 3 Latin American Aesthetics 3.1 The Corporeal 3.2 The Urban 3.3 The Popular 3.4 The Copied 3.5 The Cumulative 3.6 The Caribbean 3.7 Identity Under Construction 4 Minimalism and Latin American Aesthetics 4.1 Latin America and the Sustainable in Fashion 5 Design Strategies for the Latin American Sustainable Aesthetics 5.1 An Outside Reading 5.2 An Inside Reading 5.3 Latin American Minimalism 5.4 The Prod(User) as a New User 6 Conclusions References Bordado De Valors. Design-Oriented Actions to Support Paraguayan Crafts for Local Female Self-Determination 1 How Design to Improve the “Know-How” 2 From Micro to a Macro Reality 3 Actions: From Ethnic to Narrative Product 4 Paraguay. Places Need to Improve Local Products 5 Some Final Considerations References Public Policy and Legislation in Sustainable Fashion 1 Introduction 2 New Emerging Sector: Sustainable Fashion 3 Public Policy and Legislation 4 Global Actions on Sustainable Fashion 5 Recommendations for Introducing Sustainable Fashion in Policies and Legislations 6 Reflections References An Alternative Circular Business Model: Pineapple Waste for the Production of Textile Fiber for Rope Confection in Costa Rica 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Waste Treatment Alternatives 2.2 Selection of the Alternative 2.3 Preliminary Analysis: Fiber Extraction 2.4 Business Model 2.5 Customer Evaluation 2.6 Circularity Indicator 2.7 Economic Assessment 3 Alternatives Context 3.1 Silage 3.2 Energy 3.3 Biorefinery 3.4 Chemicals 3.5 Compost 3.6 Textile 3.7 Agricultural Rope 4 Selection 5 Business Model 6 Process Design 6.1 Collection of Pineapple Leaves 6.2 Decortication 6.3 Fiber Drying 6.4 Fiber Combination 6.5 Fiber Twisting and Spooling 6.6 Machinery 6.7 Facility Layout 7 Results 8 Conclusions References Fashion, Design and Sustainability. New Horizons in the Ways of Conceiving Production Processes 1 Introduction 2 Rethinking Fashion Design in Terms of Sustainability 3 Sustainable Logic: Perspectives Beyond the Market 4 Sustainable Fashion: Towards a New Paradigm of Awareness 5 Final Thoughts References Incorporating Consumer Perspective into the Value Creation Process in the Fashion Industry: A Path to Circularity 1 Introduction 2 Constructs of Inquiry 2.1 Sustainable Fashion and Circularity 2.2 Circular Business Models in Fashion 3 Methods 4 The Importance of the Fashion Consumer in Product Value Creation 5 Translating Consumer Value Co-Creation into Business Modelling 6 Final Remarks, Limitations, and Call for Further Research References Woven Through Trust and Affect: Four Cases of Fashion Sustainability in Brazil 1 Introduction: (Fashion) Sustainability As We Know It 2 Theoretical Framework: Fashion (Design) and Culture 2.1 Meaning Dimension: Objectives of Designing 2.2 Material Dimension: Production System 2.3 Key Concepts of the Fashion Design Culture 3 Research Methods 4 Context: Fashion and Sustainability in Brazil 5 Four Cases of Brazilian Sustainable Fashion 5.1 FarFarm: Agroforestry for the Fashion Industry 5.2 C(+)mas: Upcycling Specialist 5.3 beLEAF: Plant-based Textile Innovation 5.4 Ateliê Vivo: Collaborative Space for the People 6 Discussion and Conclusion Appendix: List of Interviewees References Brazilian Organic Cotton Network: Sustainable Driver for the Textile and Clothing Sector 1 Introduction 2 Cotton Production 2.1 Cotton in the World 2.2 Cotton in Latin America 2.3 Cotton in Brazil 2.4 Fiber Characteristics and Quality 2.5 Colored Cotton 2.6 Cotton Certifications 2.7 Characterizing Production Systems 2.8 Characterizing Producers 3 Organic Cotton 3.1 Sustainable Agriculture 3.2 Organic Cotton in the World 3.3 Organic Cotton in Latin America 3.4 Organic Cotton in Brazil 3.5 Motivations and Constraints of Organic Cotton 3.6 Market Potential 3.7 Communicating Organic Cotton in Retail 4 Sustainable Network Management 4.1 Trustability and Transparency 4.2 Small Scale and Better Quality Process 4.3 Local Materials and Local Design 5 Conclusion References Sustainable Fashion 1 Fashion 2 Sustainability 3 Coronavirus 4 Conclusions References Upcycling as a Tool for Participatory Critical Reflection 1 Upcycling as a Waste Minimization Strategy 2 Upcycling as a Resistance Movement 3 Participatory Processes in the Field of Fashion 3.1 Beyond Materiality 3.2 New Role for Consumers, Designers and Producers 3.3 Education and Game-Like Tools 3.4 Sharing Knowledge 4 Upcycling Aesthetics: An Aesthetic of Contents 4.1 The Details of Discarded Garments as an Aesthetic Resource 4.2 Quality 4.3 Less But Long-Lasting 5 Participatory Fashion Upcycling: Cases in Latin America 6 Final Thoughts References