Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Critical Dialogue on the Role of Clothing Care Label for Controlling Microfiber Pollution

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Abstract

The purpose of this conceptual study was to provide a critical dialogue about the role of clothing care label for controlling microfiber pollution. Critical dialogues were addressed around (a) current practices of clothing care label and (b) needs to include the microfiber care instruction within clothing care label, which provides insights for textiles and clothing manufactures being responsible to use quality synthetic fibers for clothing production. This study contributes to bridge the gap between consumers’ awareness of microfiber pollution caused by synthetic clothing and current care label that does not include the proper care instruction of microfiber-contained synthetic clothing. Clothing care label needs to contain its care instruction in an inclusive manner, sustaining both clothing quality and the environment. This study initiated a platform for academic and industry professionals to further discuss the way to control microfiber pollution with a proper use of clothing care label.

Keywords: laundering process, care label, synthetic clothing, microfiber

How to Cite:

Salahuddin, M. & Lee, Y., (2020) “Critical Dialogue on the Role of Clothing Care Label for Controlling Microfiber Pollution”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11859