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From Food to Fashion: Bio-Based Textiles Advancing Sustainability and Socioeconomic Growth in Emerging Markets

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The global fashion industry is undergoing a profound shift towards sustainability, driven by innovations in bio-based textiles derived from agricultural byproducts such as cactus, pineapple, banana, coconut, fungi, and bacterial cultures. This article comprehensively explores the technological advancements, industry adoption trends, socioeconomic impact on emerging markets, and barriers to widespread adoption of bio-based textiles. The alignment of these innovations with global sustainability initiatives, key industry collaborations, and policy interventions are also examined.

Source: International Journal of Business and Management

DOI: 10.5539/ijbm.v20n3p99

Author: Andrew Burnstine

Institution: Lynn University

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and Historical Studies

Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409544885

FWCI: 35.81

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Cited by: 3

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