Sustainability and the Social Fabric: Europe’s New Textile Industries

— —

Clio Padovani (University of Southampton, UK) Paul Whittaker (University of Southampton, UK)

Sustainability and the Social Fabric

Europe’s New Textile Industries

Clio Padovani (University of Southampton, UK), Paul Whittaker (University of Southampton, UK)

$69.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Bloomsbury Visual Arts
21 March 2019

Textile design & theory; Textile industries; Sustainability

While the topic of sustainability in textile manufacture has been the subject of considerable research, much of this is limited to a focus on materials and practices and their ecological impact. Padovani and Whittaker offer a unique exploration of the textile industry in Europe from the perspective of social sustainability, shifting the focus from the materiality of textile production to the industry’s relationships with the communities from which the products originate.

Featuring six in-depth case studies from design entrepreneurs, artisans and textile businesses around Europe, from Harris Tweed in Scotland to luxury woollen mills in Italy, Sustainability and the Social Fabric explores how new centres of textile manufacturing have emerged from the economic decline in 2008, responding creatively and producing socially inclusive approaches to textile production. Case studies each represent a different approach to social sustainability and are supported by interviews with industry leaders and comparisons to the global textile industry. Demonstrating how some companies are rebuilding the local social fabric to encourage consumer participation through education, enterprise, health and wellbeing, the book suggests innovative business models that are economically successful and also, in turn, support wider societal issues.

By: Clio Padovani (University of Southampton UK), Paul Whittaker (University of Southampton, UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9781350105775
ISBN 10: 1350105775
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 21 March 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Illustrations List of Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Museums and the knowledge economy: developing competitive advantage for the future 2. Weaving a social structure : achieving specialist distinction 3. Collaborative leadership, provenance and the power of place 4. Enterprise and social value: responsible innovation in the denim industry 5. Social enterprise, creative arts and community development for marginal or migrant populations 6. Made in Italy: reclaiming social heritage and artisan know how Conclusion Bibliography Index

Clio Padovani is a senior academic in the Faculty of Business, Law and Art at the University of Southampton, UK. Paul Whittaker is Dean of the Faculty of Business, Law, and Art at the University of Southampton, UK.

Reviews for Sustainability and the Social Fabric: Europe’s New Textile Industries

Sustainability and the Social Fabric is an engaging study that demonstrates to students and industry professionals how local and traditional artisanship can have a widespread impact. Moving beyond traditional notions of sustainability, the authors' intelligent and original arguments map thought-provoking alternative practices for fashion production. -- Colleen Hill, Curator of Costume and Accessories, The Museum at FIT, New York, USA Sustainability and the Social Fabric is an significant contribution to the growing body of literature that recognizes and interrogates the complexity of textile design and production within the context of current societal challenges. -- Faith Kane, Massey University, New Zealand