The books presents a science-driven, solution-focused, and globally relevant exploration of one of the world’s most urgent environmental and social challenges. At a time when the textile and fashion industries face intense scrutiny for their contributions to climate change, water pollution, chemical toxicity, and labor exploitation, this book provides a hopeful yet realistic roadmap for transforming the sector. It traces the textile lifecycle from raw fiber production to garment disposal, highlighting intervention points where meaningful change can be achieved.

The book delves deeply into sustainable fibers—organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, jute, banana, and next-generation biopolymers—while presenting regenerative agriculture as a powerful tool for soil restoration, carbon sequestration, and rural livelihood enhancement. Synthetic fibers are addressed through an innovation lens, covering advanced recycling, depolymerization, and circular manufacturing systems.

Equally central is the human dimension. The book underscores labor rights, ethical sourcing, gender equity, and transparency as essential pillars of sustainability. It explores how conscious consumption, behavior change, and responsible fashion models—rental, repair, resale—can reduce waste and reshape markets.

Anchored in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the book offers practical strategies, case studies, and frameworks for circularity, enabling students, researchers, designers, policymakers, and industry professionals to actively participate in building a cleaner, fairer, and regenerative textile future.

Dr. Shivi Rastogi is a distinguished textile researcher with over a decade of expertise in the fields of clothing, textiles, and sustainable fashion. Currently serving as the Managing Editor of ESSENCE – International Journal for Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation along with contributing in vocational education initiatives for Skill Development Programmes by various NGOs. With a Ph.D. in Clothing and Textile from Banasthali University, Rajasthan, her doctoral work focused on the effect of finishing agents on the drapeability of cotton and cotton-blend khadi, a theme that reflects her enduring commitment to innovation in traditional Indian fabrics.

Dr. Rastogi in Academics has an experience for eight years from Department of Clothing and Textiles, Banasthali University, Rajasthan. Her academic interests span textile finishes, apparel design, dyeing and printing, and garment production. An award-winning scholar, she has received the Young Scientist Award and two gold medals during her postgraduate studies, in recognition of her academic excellence and groundbreaking dissertation work. She is a life member of several respected scientific societies, including the Textile Association of India and the Home Science Association of India. Her prolific writing includes many research papers in national and international journals with work featured in prominent textile publications such as Fiber2Fashion, Asian Dyer, and Apparel Views. A passionate advocate for sustainable practices in textiles, Dr. Rastogi regularly presents her research at conferences and workshops across India. Outside academia, she is an avid blogger and creatively engages in upcycling waste materials. Her work reflects a seamless blend of tradition, science, and sustainability, making her voice both authoritative and inspiring in the realm of textile innovation and research

Chapter 01.Introduction to Sustainable Textiles
Chapter 02.Sustainable Textile Fibers
Chapter 02.Sustainable Textile Manufacturing Processes
Chapter 03.Sustainable Textile Product Design
Chapter 04.Textile Recycling and Waste Management
Chapter 05.Sustainable Textile Certifications and Standards
Chapter 06.Sustainable Textiles in Fashion
Chapter 07.Sustainable Textiles for Technical and Functional Applications
Chapter 08.Textile Recycling and Circular Economy
Chapter 09.Water and Energy Efficiency in the Textile Industry
Chapter 10.Social Impact of Sustainable Textiles
Chapter 11.Environmental Impact of New Textile Technologies
Chapter 12.Innovations in Sustainable Textile Technologies
Chapter 13.Consumer Behavior and Sustainable Textiles
Chapter 14.Policy, Regulation, and Global Initiatives
Chapter 15.The Future of Sustainable Textiles