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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Fashion Prototypes Made from Environmentally Friendly Leather Substitute (Eco-Leather)

Authors
  • Huantian Cao (University of Delaware)
  • Richard Wool (University of Delaware)
  • Emma Sidoriak (University of Delaware)
  • Henley Cook (University of Delaware)
  • Shijin Gong (University of Delaware)

Abstract

To provide apparel and footwear industry with environmentally friendly materials, new breathable composites, eco-leather, were developed from natural fiber textiles and renewable, plant-based fatty acids. Human subject survey, focus group and wear tests were designed to evaluate the user’s acceptance of eco-leather and fashion prototypes.

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Cao, H., Wool, R., Sidoriak, E., Cook, H. & Gong, S., (2015) “Fashion Prototypes Made from Environmentally Friendly Leather Substitute (Eco-Leather)”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 72(1).

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Published on
11 Nov 2015
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