INFORMATION
Author(s): Peggy Blum
Print length: 176 pages
Dimensions: 19.18 x 22.99 cm
Format: Paperback
Price: 949.000 VND
Weight: 1.049 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2021
INTRODUCTION
"Circular Fashion: A Supply Chain for Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industry" by Peggy Blum addresses one of the most urgent topics in the fashion world today — how to transform the traditional linear fashion model (“make, use, dispose”) into a circular, sustainable system. The book begins by explaining the evolution of the fashion industry and the environmental and social impacts of its linear practices. It then introduces the concept of a circular supply chain, covering all stages: design thinking, materials sourcing, production, manufacturing, logistics, retail, consumer use, care/repair, and the end-of-use phase. Case studies of companies like Patagonia, Veja, Christopher Raeburn, and Stella McCartney are used throughout to illustrate best practices.
Each section combines theoretical insight with practical tools: how to assess materials, how to use design to reduce waste, methods for sustainable processing, logistics and marketing aligned with circular values, and standards and certifications (e.g. life cycle assessments, extended producer responsibility). The book also emphasizes the roles of people — manufacturers, designers, consumers — in driving sustainability.
This text is especially valuable for fashion students, designers, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in ethical fashion and environmental protection. "Circular Fashion" offers both inspiration and clear guidance — making it a go-to reference for those who want not just to understand, but to act in creating sustainable fashion supply chains.
