Intro
Preface
Contents
Sustainable Textile Designs Made from Renewable Biodegradable Sustainable Natural Abaca Fibers
Introduction
Abaca Plant
History of Abaca Plant
Cultivation and Agriculture of Abaca Plant
Abaca Leaf Fiber Production Methods
Abaca Leaf Fiber Production with Retting Process
Abaca Leaf Fiber Production with Mechanical Processes
Gum Removal Process from Abaca Leaf Fibers
Chemical Structure of Abaca Fiber
Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of Abaca Fiber
Contribution of Sustainable Abaca Fibers to Textile Design

Textile Designs Made from Sustainable Abaca Fibers
Conclusions
References
Analysis of Zero Waste Patternmaking Approaches for Application to Apparel
Introduction
Literature Review
Apparel Industry Contributions to Environmental Problems
Impact of Patternmaking on Production Waste
Challenges
Zero Waste Patternmaking
Method
Sample and Data Collection
Analysis Method
Stage 1: Content Analysis
Stage 2: Patternmaking Technique Study and Application
Findings
Zero Waste Design Approaches and Relationship to Existing Patternmaking Frameworks

Zero Waste Patternmaking Strategies
Zero Waste Patternmaking Garment Outcomes
Benefits of Zero Waste Patternmaking Approaches
Challenges of Zero Waste Patternmaking Approaches
Discussion and Implications
Zero Waste Design Approaches and Relationship to Existing Patternmaking Frameworks
Strategies Used to Avoid Fabric Waste in the Patternmaking and Apparel Design Process
Garment Outcomes Achieved with Zero Waste Patternmaking
Benefits of Zero Waste Patternmaking in the Apparel Manufacturing Process

Challenges of Zero Waste Patternmaking in the Apparel Manufacturing Process
Conclusions
References
Factors That Affect Sustainability in the Textile Design Industry in Kadoma, Zimbabwe
Introduction
Sustainable Approaches in the Textile Industry
Recycling of Textiles
Upcycling
The Textile Industry in Zimbabwe
Factors that Affect Sustainability in the Textile Design Industry in Kadoma
Textile Resources
Laws and Policies
Cooperation Between Internal and External Functions
The Current Practices in the Textile Design Industry
Consumers' Consumption

Implementation of Sustainability Initiatives
The Cost of Labour
Textile Designing and Sustainability Approaches
The Design Process
Recommended Sustainable Textile Design Strategies
Be Resourceful
Collaborate
Adaptation of Sustainable Initiatives
Consumer Consumption
Conclusion
References
Contributions to Sustainable Textile Design with Natural Raffia Palm Fibers
Introduction
Raffia Palm Plant and Cultivation
Raffia Palm Fiber Production Methods
Production of Raffia Palm Fibers with Mechanical Methods