State of play in Australian sustainable fashion research: Current and future directions

Retamal, M; Brydges, T; Sharpe, S; Ferrero-Regis, T; Fisher, D; Gwilt, A; Lake, L; Holgar, M; Khan, R; Nay, Z; Payne, A; Roberts, K

State of play in Australian sustainable fashion research: Current and future directions

Retamal, M

Brydges, T

Sharpe, S

Ferrero-Regis, T Fisher, D Gwilt, A Lake, L Holgar, M Khan, R Nay, Z Payne, A Roberts, K

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Publisher:: Intellect
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Fashion Studies, 2023
Issue Date:: 2023-01-23

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dc.contributor.author	Retamal, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3128-8807
dc.contributor.author	Brydges, T https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8139-005X
dc.contributor.author	Sharpe, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8423-2519
dc.contributor.author	Ferrero-Regis, T
dc.contributor.author	Fisher, D
dc.contributor.author	Gwilt, A
dc.contributor.author	Lake, L
dc.contributor.author	Holgar, M
dc.contributor.author	Khan, R
dc.contributor.author	Nay, Z
dc.contributor.author	Payne, A
dc.contributor.author	Roberts, K
dc.date.accessioned	2023-02-24T19:17:09Z
dc.date.available	2023-02-24T19:17:09Z
dc.date.issued	2023-01-23
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Fashion Studies, 2023
dc.identifier.issn	2051-7106
dc.identifier.issn	2051-7114
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/166420
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>Australian fashion is emblematic of Global North countries with high levels of consumption and waste, dominated by high street fast fashion brands. It also has some unique characteristics as it is located in the Asia-Pacific region – the central production hub of garments – and is a leading producer of quality natural fibres such as cotton and wool. Despite this, Australia has a hollowed-out manufacturing sector that can provide minimal value add to these fibres, and little reuse, remanufacturing or recycling infrastructure for post-consumption garment waste. Ambition for change in the Australian fashion sector is rapidly accelerating with product stewardship initiatives, a modern slavery act and textile waste being designated a priority by the Commonwealth government. Both the policy and industry landscape is evolving. This article reflects on the research landscape of Australian sustainable fashion. The authors of this article draw on multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to survey and consider the trajectory of fashion sustainability research in Australia over the past decade and to identify key strengths and gaps. This survey culminates in the development of a research agenda for the next decade to 2030.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Intellect
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Fashion Studies
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1386/infs_00083_1
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
dc.subject	1203 Design Practice and Management
dc.title	State of play in Australian sustainable fashion research: Current and future directions
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ISF - Institute for Sustainable Futures
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utslib.copyright.embargo	2024-01-23T00:00:00+1000Z
dc.date.updated	2023-02-24T19:17:08Z
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Abstract:

Australian fashion is emblematic of Global North countries with high levels of consumption and waste, dominated by high street fast fashion brands. It also has some unique characteristics as it is located in the Asia-Pacific region – the central production hub of garments – and is a leading producer of quality natural fibres such as cotton and wool. Despite this, Australia has a hollowed-out manufacturing sector that can provide minimal value add to these fibres, and little reuse, remanufacturing or recycling infrastructure for post-consumption garment waste. Ambition for change in the Australian fashion sector is rapidly accelerating with product stewardship initiatives, a modern slavery act and textile waste being designated a priority by the Commonwealth government. Both the policy and industry landscape is evolving. This article reflects on the research landscape of Australian sustainable fashion. The authors of this article draw on multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to survey and consider the trajectory of fashion sustainability research in Australia over the past decade and to identify key strengths and gaps. This survey culminates in the development of a research agenda for the next decade to 2030.

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