A book that unfolds latest researches in fashion

Chandigarh, January 23, 2023: The world of fashion, textiles and apparel is constantly changing, and adopting a cross disciplinary approach. It is complex, multi-layered and multifold. Innovation, research and development are the cornerstones of the future of this sector. Dr Anu H. Gupta, Chairperson, University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Panjab University has captured various Facets of researches in Fashion through her book on “Unfolding Latest Researches and Practices in Fashion and Textiles”.  It’s an edited volume that delves into an extensive and exhaustive study on variety of multidisciplinary topics, including textile and fashion technology, health and medical textiles, fashion education, arts and crafts, sustainability, documentation, display, museology and futuristic research ideas. Many scholars and experts have made contributions to this volume. 

To unravel the latest researches and practices in fashion and textiles, the readings in this book has many interesting sections. Enriching textiles with dyeing is one of the sections which covers the unparalleled Indian resources for making and embellishing textiles. Craftspeople such as dyers, weavers, and embroiderers, among others, rely heavily on natural dyes, and India's natural dyes have been famous since antiquity. Dyeing of fabric entails a tremendous expenditure of water. In an endeavour toward the saving of water using novel ways in the wet processing is demonstrated in one of the chapters. Myriad writers in the book have attempted to document the rich textile crafts of some regions that have contributed to the most diversified and abundant heritage and culture as well as highlighting the numerous problems and concerns encountered by craftspeople. World of Fashion business is Influencing and Inspiring and involves design, manufacture, distribution, marketing, retail, and advertising of all sorts of garments and lifestyle items. One of the chapters highlights this aristocracy by examining several designer brands. 

The book also has an important part on sustainability. Increasing invention and manufacture of textiles, apparel, and accessories needs consideration for their optimum use and consumption while minimising their environmental effect. Sustainability in fashion and textiles also include reducing carbon footprints, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, climate change, green washing, retail sustainability, and recycling, amongst other practises. The part on Fashion, Textiles, and Health is very important. Additionally, the fashion and leisure sectors cater to a significant sector related with health. Learning and Teaching Pedagogies in Fashion and Textile Education is another interesting portion of the book. 

The discussions and deliberations in the book are thought provoking on the different folds and layers of fashion and textiles, and may lead to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research apt  as per NEP 2020.