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## Meet the editors

Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Ekmekci Körlü received her MSc and Ph.D. in Textile Engineering from Ege University, Türkiye. She has been employed at the Department of Textile Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Ege University, since 1988. Her main research interests are sustainable and ecological finishing processes, the pretreatment of natural fibers, and occupational safety in the textile industry. Dr. Körlü has co-authored numerous publica-

tions and managed many national and international projects.

Dr. Seher Kanat obtained a BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. in Textile Engineering from Ege University, Türkiye, in 2004, 2007, and 2012, respectively. She was a research assistant in the Textile Engineering Department, Ege University, between 2006 and 2018. Since then, she has continued to work as an associate professor in the same department. Her research areas include textile and clothing economy, textile and clothing management, and

textile and clothing marketing. In her research, Dr. Kanat focuses on supply chain management, consumer behaviors, consumer tendencies, sustainability, and other related subjects related to textile and clothing management and marketing.

Prof. Dr. Muhammed İbrahim Bahtiyari specializes in textile science, textile chemistry, and textile finishing processes. Currently, his main research interests are sustainable, ecological, and functional finishing processes. He has numerous publications and projects to his credit. He received his BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. in Textile Engineering from Ege University, Türkiye, in 2001, 2005, and 2009, respectively. Dr. Bahtiyari is a professor

in the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Textile Engineering, Erciyes University, Türkiye.

## Contents


Preface

Many improvements have occurred throughout history because of production and consumption activities. Industry 1.0 led to many social, economic, and technological improvements, but it has also led to problems that come with mass production. For example, increased production and consumption has led to increased waste. Humans, who have up until now survived in this type of climate, are now finding that life is becoming unsustainable. The textile industry, which has had an important place in Industry 1.0, is one of the industries responsible for sustainability

This book presents different approaches and proposes solutions to sustainability issues in the textile industry, focusing on economic and social improvements and

Chapter 1 introduces the topic and discusses the evolution of sustainability

Chapter 2 discusses current improvements and trends in sustainable fashion by focusing on technology. The chapter highlights the relationship between technological

Chapter 3 examines the chemicals used for sustainable textile products. It presents a green chemistry study in which polyacrylate oligomers were synthesized by microwave and compared with products synthesized by thermal method. Then, these thermally prepared products were presented to the textile industry as binders produced via an

Chapter 4 classifies and discusses surface modification techniques and proposes

Chapter 5 includes a case study of textile waste management in India. It shows how India is reducing textile waste and promoting the circular economy through action and policy initiatives such as strengthening the textile recycling infrastructure and raising

Finally, Chapter 6 discusses the aspects of sustainable fashion education from a broad perspective. The chapter highlights the importance of sustainable design and presents

improvements and fast fashion and their environmental consequences.

solutions to environmental problems caused by textile finishing.

problems.

over time.

environmental protection.

environmentally friendly process.

awareness for sustainability.

a framework for sustainable fashion education.
