Advancing Sustainability and Circularity in Fashion: A Comprehensive Review of Management Practices, Technologies, and Consumer Engagement
Keywords:
sustainable fashion, circular economy, supply chain management, eco-friendly materials, sustainable design, ethical sourcing, consumer behavior,Abstract
The fashion industry is one of the world’s most resource-intensive and polluting industries,
characterized by globalized supply chains, high water and chemical use, and growing waste
generation. This review critically examines recent academic and industry literature on
sustainable fashion management and circular economy practices across the entire value chain —
from sustainable sourcing and procurement, through production and design, to consumption,
end-of-life, and reverse logistics. We synthesize strategies and obstacles to adoption, highlight
innovations (technological, organizational, business models), explore the role of consumer
behavior and corporate reporting, and reflect on socioeconomic and environmental implications.
We conclude by identifying key research gaps and proposing a future research agenda for
enabling systemic circularity in fashion.
