Pedagogy and Professional Development

Advancing Students’ Knowledge of Sustainability-Driven Innovation in Denim Production

Authors: Jin Su (Univeristy of North Carolina at Greensboro) , Elena Karpova (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) , Nancy J. Hodges (University of North Carolina Greensboro) , Kittichai Watchravesringkan (University of North Carolina Greensboro) , Md. Hasan Sheikh (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) , Charlotte Mills (UNC Greensboro)

Abstract

This study aims to foster apparel students’ knowledge of denim sustainability. The two research objectives were (1) to increase students’ knowledge about denim sustainability innovations and (2) to enhance students’ competency in applying this knowledge to promote sustainability among denim brands. To address the objectives, we employed problem-oriented and project-based learning (POPBL) as a pedagogical approach to develop an experiential learning module.

Keywords: sustainability, denim, cotton, innovation, circularity

How to Cite: Su, J. , Karpova, E. , Hodges, N. J. , Watchravesringkan, K. , Sheikh, M. & Mills, C. (2025) “Advancing Students’ Knowledge of Sustainability-Driven Innovation in Denim Production”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18518