Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative study
The textile industry is among the most polluting sectors globally, primarily due to the rise of fast fashion and limited recycling practices. Addressing this challenge requires transformative approaches, among which Industry 4.0 technologies stand out as promising tools. This paper presents the find...
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| author | Iker Laskurain-Iturbe Germán Arana-Landín Cristina Peña-Rodriguez Amaia Mendoza Beñat Landeta-Manzano Naiara Uriarte-Gallastegi |
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| description | The textile industry is among the most polluting sectors globally, primarily due to the rise of fast fashion and limited recycling practices. Addressing this challenge requires transformative approaches, among which Industry 4.0 technologies stand out as promising tools. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study based on 16 in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the Spanish textile sector. The research explores the potential of these technologies to enhance sustainability across various stages of the textile product life cycle. The results indicate that Industry 4.0 technologies can significantly contribute to improving environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the sector. However, further research is needed to identify the most impactful applications and to support their adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6fc2be507e654441b74b2fcac581f37d2025-08-20T02:46:35ZengUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaInternational Journal of Production Management and Engineering2340-48762025-07-0113219120210.4995/ijpme.2025.2294622136Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative studyIker Laskurain-Iturbe0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5553-2862Germán Arana-Landín1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2027-7157Cristina Peña-Rodriguez2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7553-2093Amaia Mendoza3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4974-0272Beñat Landeta-Manzano4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-3792Naiara Uriarte-Gallastegi5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3968-3967University of the Basque Country University of the Basque Country University of the Basque Country University of the Basque Country University of the Basque Country University of the Basque Country The textile industry is among the most polluting sectors globally, primarily due to the rise of fast fashion and limited recycling practices. Addressing this challenge requires transformative approaches, among which Industry 4.0 technologies stand out as promising tools. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study based on 16 in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the Spanish textile sector. The research explores the potential of these technologies to enhance sustainability across various stages of the textile product life cycle. The results indicate that Industry 4.0 technologies can significantly contribute to improving environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the sector. However, further research is needed to identify the most impactful applications and to support their adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises.https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/IJPME/article/view/22946industry 4.0 technologylifecycletextile sectorsustainability |
| spellingShingle | Iker Laskurain-Iturbe Germán Arana-Landín Cristina Peña-Rodriguez Amaia Mendoza Beñat Landeta-Manzano Naiara Uriarte-Gallastegi Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative study International Journal of Production Management and Engineering industry 4.0 technology lifecycle textile sector sustainability |
| title | Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative study |
| title_full | Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative study |
| title_short | Sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4.0: A lifecycle-based qualitative study |
| title_sort | sustainability in the textile sector through industry 4 0 a lifecycle based qualitative study |
| topic | industry 4.0 technology lifecycle textile sector sustainability |
| url | https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/IJPME/article/view/22946 |
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