Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Fibers are integral to the fashion industry, functioning as essential materials and cultural symbols within a global network of production and consumption. This paper adopts a planetary perspective, exploring fibers as dynamic material flows across human, non-human, living, and technological realms. Using Cannabis sativa L. stems as a case study, we examine their transformation from waste to resource, highlighting their potential role in a circular economy. This includes governance and ethical considerations, cultural histories, and the relationship between fibers and geographical locations where all these elements synergize. Understanding fibers holistically is crucial for fostering a sustainable future in fashion and embracing the inherent nobility of fiber.
Source: Fashion Highlight
DOI: 10.36253/fh-3015
Authors: Carolina Obregón, Giovanna Danies
Institutions: Parsons School of Design, Universidad de Los Andes
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408840283