2024, VOL. 10 ISSUE 3, PART C
Abstract:Environmental health has gotten worse over the last few years, affecting people's health and overall societal welfare. The apparel industry has made progress during this period, but it led to environmental and social issues. One key for these challenges becoming more noticeable is the increasing consumption of garments due to higher disposable income, leading to a huge demand for production. Therefore, it is important to consider how these garments are disposed of once they are no longer needed.
Recycling and reusing garments are easy solutions due to the growing awareness of environmental issues among customers and their willingness to address them for the sake of their health. This shift in consumption patterns is evident in recent studies. This critical review aims to examine the current movement towards sustainable and long-lasting design in the apparel industry and the scope of design in achieving so.