Circular economy in the fashion industry. Perspectives on a Swiss fashion company
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Publikationsdatum
27.04.2025
Typ der Arbeit
Studiengang
Typ
01A - Beitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift
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Übergeordnetes Werk
International Journal of Applied Science and Technology
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Reihe / Serie
Reihennummer
Jahrgang / Band
14
Ausgabe / Nummer
Seiten / Dauer
26-36
Patentnummer
Verlag / Herausgebende Institution
Centre for Promoting Ideas
Verlagsort / Veranstaltungsort
New York
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Abtretungsempfänger:in
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Zusammenfassung
The textile and fashion industry are significant contributors to environmental degradation, accounting for approximately 20% of global water pollution, as well as substantial carbon emissions. The rapid expansion of fast fashion has intensified environmental issues by reinforcing a linear consumption model. In response, the adoption of circular economy strategies has emerged as a critical approach to reduce reliance on virgin resources and mitigate environmental effects. This study examines the implementation of circular strategies using NIKIN, a Swiss fashion company, as a case study. The research aimed to investigate how sustainability and profitability can be balanced, how supply chains can adapt to circular models, and the role of consumer behavior in facilitating this transition. A mixed-method approach combining a literature review and case analysis was used to explore these questions. The findings reveal that a circular cashback model, supported by innovative biodegradable materials, offers a viable strategy for achieving circularity in fashion. The strategy integrates recycling with financial incentives, attracting diverse consumer groups while reducing environmental impact. The early market introduction provides competitive advantages, yet significant challenges remain. These include designing products for recyclability, overcoming material properties that complicate manufacturing, addressing high process costs, managing emissions from logistics, and resolving legal uncertainties. Additionally, limited infrastructure for material production and recycling exacerbates these challenges.
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Fachgebiet (DDC)
Veranstaltung
Startdatum der Ausstellung
Enddatum der Ausstellung
Startdatum der Konferenz
Enddatum der Konferenz
Datum der letzten Prüfung
ISBN
ISSN
2221-1004
2221-0997
2221-0997
Sprache
Englisch
Während FHNW Zugehörigkeit erstellt
Ja
Zukunftsfelder FHNW
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Begutachtung
Peer-Review der ganzen Publikation
Open Access-Status
Gold
Lizenz
Zitation
Benhatta, I., Bouilloux, C., Möller, L. S., Schweizer, R., & Wörner, D. (2025). Circular economy in the fashion industry. Perspectives on a Swiss fashion company. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 14, 26–36. https://doi.org/10.30845/ijast.v14p3