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Asis Patnaik is the Head of the Clothing and Textile Technology Department at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Cape Town, South Africa. He is actively involved in the teaching, research, and development of fiber-based materials .
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- Title
- Wear the Change
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1041173431
- ISBN 13
- 9781041173434
Wear the Change examines the critical shift toward sustainability in the clothing and textile industry, a sector historically known for its significant environmental footprint. This comprehensive guide probes into the latest innovations, standards, and practical approaches that are transforming the entire value chain, from raw material sourcing to postconsumer waste management. By presenting cutting‑edge research alongside actionable strategies, this book bridges the crucial gap between theoretical sustainability concepts and their real‑world implementation across global textile operations.
Key features:
- Showcases successful sustainable initiatives practiced by industry leaders and consortiums worldwide
- Provides in‑depth analysis of emerging circularity standards that are reshaping production models
- Offers practical guidance on implementing sustainability throughout complex supply chains
- Addresses the growing concern of microplastics pollution
- Consolidates diverse topics including cleaner production technologies, sustainable design incorporating artificial intelligence, and innovative approaches to postconsumer waste
- Presents a forward‑looking perspective on opportunities and challenges facing the industry
This essential reference equips students, researchers, academics, and industry professionals with the knowledge needed to lead the textile industry’s vital transformation toward environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.
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About the Author
Asis Patnaik is the Head of the Clothing and Textile Technology Department at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Cape Town, South Africa. He is actively involved in the teaching, research, and development of fiber‑based materials suitable for manufacturing, automotive, medical, building, and footwear industries. He is the recipient of several international awards including Textile Institutes Outstanding Young Scientist Paper Award in 2008, Outstanding Contribution by an Individual award by the CSIR, South Africa in 2013, and Teaching Leader Award from CPUT Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment in 2024.
Sweta Patnaik is an Associate Professor and Curriculum Officer in the Department of Clothing and Textile Technology at CPUT, Cape Town, South Africa. With extensive experience in teaching, learning, and curriculum development, she has led qualifications from undergraduate to Ph.D. level. Her research focuses on sustainability, waste management, entrepreneurship, e‑learning, and supply chain management, with both national and international publications. Prof. Patnaik has received multiple awards, including the Nelson Mandela University Rising Star Award and DAAD UNILEAD scholarship. She serves on the editorial board of a leading journal and is a member of ISO’s national standards committee. Her work has earned her various institutional and international awards.
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