{"product_id":"stories-of-fashion-textiles-and-place-9781350136335","title":"Stories of Fashion Textiles and Place","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStories of Fashion, Textiles, and Place \u003c\/i\u003efollows the journeys of five companies with evolving sustainable supply chains in the fashion and textile industry. Each of the profiled companies are committed to advancing cultural traditions of a particular place. They value, honor, and are all deeply rooted in the geography, culture, and people of a specific location and their success is attributable to their connection to that place. With this shared value, their unique stories highlight the conditions, risks, strategies, and successes in creating and maintaining sustainable supply chains for ready-to-wear and home fashions. The companies include:-Imperial Stock Ranch and Shaniko Wool Company  Oregon, USA-Angela Damman Yucatán  Yucatán, Mexico-Tonlé  Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Indigenous Designs  Highlands, Peru-Harris Tweed  Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UKWith a focus on economic, social, environmental, and cultural sustainability, and the connection between textiles and place, Burns and Carv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn eye-opening journey into how sustainable fashion companies can build an economy to increase a global workforce, improve lives, preserve cultures, and reduce their environmental impact. -- Elizabeth Shorrock, West Virginia University, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface  \u003cb\u003e1. Sustainable Supply Chains in the Global Fashion Industry\u003c\/b\u003e Creating Value and Reflecting Values The Value of Place Sustainable Supply Chains Environmental Sustainability Social and Cultural Sustainability Capacity Building and Employee Empowerment Sustainable Communities Cultural Traditions Economic Sustainability Supply Chain Traceability, Assurance, and Transparency Certifications, Industry Associations, and Partnerships Industry Initiatives, Associations, and Partnerships Learning through Narratives References and Resources  \u003cb\u003e2. Imperial Stock Ranch and Shaniko Wool Company: Natural Adaptations\u003c\/b\u003e Lambing Season  Changing a Mindset: Imperial Stock Ranch, Oregon, USA Starting a Yarn Business: Converting Sunlight Energy From Yarn to Finished Items Ready-to-Wear: Imperial Collection by Anna Cohen Sustainable Bridges: East and West, Rural and Urban The Business Naturally Adapts “The Call” The Power of Purpose beyond Profit Expanding Markets Traceability and Certification A Sense of Place References and Resources   \u003cb\u003e3. Angela Damman Yucatán: Advancing Cultural Traditions\u003c\/b\u003e A Henequén Bag The Yucatán Peninsula Growing Up in Minnesota, USA Moving to Yucatán Sustainable Agriculture: Cultivating and Processing the Fiber Processing the Fiber: Revitalizing an Industry Shredding, Drying, Combing Dyeing Fibers Revitalizing the Fiber Processing Industry Weaving and Product Development: Advancing Cultural Traditions Facilitating Artisan Groups A New Generation of Weavers Markets and Retailing Cultural Sustainability: Identity, Community, and Purpose References and Resources   \u003cb\u003e4. Tonlé \u003c\/b\u003e The Mekong and Tonlé Sap Rivers  Growing Up  The Dichotomy of Cambodian Textiles  A Reluctant Businesswoman  Transition and Rebranding  Zero-waste Model  The Artisan Workshop Model  The Impact and the Message of Tonlé  Today and Tomorrow  References and Resources   \u003cb\u003e5. Indigenous Designs: Climbing a Mountain \u003c\/b\u003e Where Have You Been, My Friend?  A Brand Is Born  Climbing a Mountain  Beyond Ecuador  The Artisan Co-op Model  Economic Sustainability: Financial Strategies  Networks, Organizations, and Certifications  Documenting and Communicating Impact  Next Steps: Scaling an Artisan Ownership Model  References and Resources   \u003cb\u003e6. Harris Tweed®: Às an ghearann tha an t-aodach a’ tighinn \/ From the Land Comes the Cloth Clò Mòr\u003c\/b\u003e History of the Harris Tweed Industry  Harris Tweed Act 1993 and the Harris Tweed Authority Structure and Supply Chain of Harris Tweed Crofting and Wool Production Processing Wool: The Foundation of Harris Tweed Harris Tweed Mills Washing and Dyeing Wool Blending, Carding, and Spinning Wool Preparing the Warp Textile Design Weaving Harris Tweed Harris Tweed Weavers The Weaving Process Finishing and Inspecting Harris Tweed Marketing Harris Tweed: Power of the Orb Marketing Harris Tweed Markets for Harris Tweed: Tradition and Evolution Using the Harris Tweed Label on Finished Products Protecting the Orb From the People Comes the Cloth References and Resources  \u003cb\u003e7. Creating and Reflecting Values through Sustainable Supply Chains\u003c\/b\u003e The Value of Place in Sustainable Supply Chains The Value of People in Sustainable Supply Chains The Value of Product in Sustainable Supply Chains Characteristics of the Founders, CEO, Partners, and Artisans References and Resources  Epilogue and Recommended Reading","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738593407319,"sku":"9781350136335","price":21.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350136335.jpg?v=1720049586","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/stories-of-fashion-textiles-and-place-9781350136335","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}