Textile and Apparel Industries

Apparel Professionals’ Perception of Sustainability-Related Technology: Empirical Evidence from Bangladesh

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Abstract

The environmentally sound and socially responsible technologies play a substantial role in upgrading the global apparel industry and addressing the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and profit. As managers of the apparel firms are the decision-makers regarding the use of technology, it is crucial to understand the managers’ characteristics, such as their personal innovativeness in technology, knowledge about apparel technology, and their knowledge about the environmental impact of apparel production. The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of the characteristics of apparel professionals on their attitude towards sustainability-related technologies in the context of a developing country. Findings suggest that managers' knowledge about apparel technology and environmental issues in apparel manufacturing positively impacts their level of awareness of sustainability-related technology, which further has a significant positive impact on the attitude toward sustainability-related technology in apparel manufacturing.

Keywords: sustainability, technology, apparel industry, Bangladesh

How to Cite:

Iqbal, M. & Su, J., (2022) “Apparel Professionals’ Perception of Sustainability-Related Technology: Empirical Evidence from Bangladesh”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 79(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.15851