Green Behavior and Financial Performance: Impact on the Malaysian Fashion Industry

Ali, Qaisar; Salman, Asma; Parveen, Shazia; Zaini, Zaki

doi:10.1177/2158244020953179

Cited by 17 publications

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“…Ali et al [37] Research on Malaysian sustainable fashion focussed on sustainable fashion consumption and environmental involvement. The Malaysian government-led Green Technology Corporation (MGTC) initiative is expected to promote sustainable development by establishing quotas for green product production and in various industries.…”

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Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Wang,

Zakaria

2024

Sustainability

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Mass production and global trade have fuelled apparel industry economic growth since the industrial revolution. Mass production and global trade have also contributed to sustainability issues, such as pollution and resource depletion. This scoping review explores how garment sizing and fit affect the sustainability of the Malaysian garment industry. The research objective was achieved using an in-depth analysis of the literature to identify the main sizing and fit issues and research gaps in the Malaysian apparel industry. Furthermore, the sustainability challenges resulting from sizing and fit issues were explored and the strategies to address these issues for apparel industry sustainability were proposed. Finally, the authors suggest that Malaysia should establish its own standard sizing system to contribute to the sustainable development of the local industry. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide an empirical basis and strategic guide for sustainable development by the Malaysian apparel industry.

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Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Wang,

Zakaria

2024

Sustainability

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“…For instance, in Malaysia, consumers are reported to have low awareness [15,17]. Furthermore, studies on fashion sustainability are still lacking in Malaysia [18]. This is the gap that this study will address.…”

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Sustainability Awareness on Fashion Brands: The Perception of Young Malaysian Consumers

Zain,

Hassan,

Amri

et al. 2023

BIO Web Conf.

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Despite uncertainty and changeability, fashion is one of the world's most popular and in-demand industries. However, this industry is also known as one the most significant contributors to pollution or wastage due to the process of making the textile or clothing, for example, the volume of water consumed, pesticides, or chemicals involved. The overconsumption of fashion products and the low awareness level have caused environmental problems. Therefore, actions need to be taken to slow down or curb these issues, such as by practicing sustainability. Recycling, upcycling, and choosing slow fashion or pre-love items will contribute to fashion sustainability. Nevertheless, studies on the awareness of fashion sustainability still need to be included, for instance, among consumers in Malaysia. This study aims to explore the young Malaysian consumers' perception of sustainability awareness of fashion brands. This study uses a qualitative approach by interviewing 20 respondents. The finding reveals that most respondents have mixed reactions towards fashion sustainability regarding knowledge and practice. Moreover, this study demonstrates that the motivation for practicing fashion sustainability must be highlighted to encourage or educate consumers. This study also indicates that the knowledge of sustainability should be emphasised from the beginning of education to grow and maintain awareness. Finally, the current study explores the effectiveness of social media in spreading the fashion sustainability, as it is the leading platform used by the young generation to connect or look for information. In conclusion, the findings are relevant for academia and the fashion industry as a guideline for consumers and businesses to practice sustainability.

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“…The studies of this cluster investigated how different sustainable initiatives affect corporate performance (Chan et al, 2020;Saha et al, 2021;Sudusinghe & Seuring, 2020;Wong & Ngai, 2021;Yang & Jang, 2020). In particular, Ali et al (2020) revealed that fashion companies that successfully implemented ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) reported substantial efficiency improvements compared to companies that have not yet EMS.…”

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Sustainability trends and gaps in the textile, apparel and fashion industries

Abbate

Centobelli

Cerchione

et al. 2023

Environ Dev Sustain

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Textile, apparel, and fashion (TAF) industries contribute significantly to global environmental pollution at every point of the supply chain. Clothing manufacturing and transportation produce a large volume of waste and high greenhouse gas emissions, often taking advantage of cheap labor in developing countries. As a result, stakeholders are becoming more aware of the effect of the textile, apparel, and fashion industries on the climate and human rights, thus pushing businesses to mitigate their environmental damage. This paper offers a systematic literature review of sustainability trends in the TAF industries in the last 20 years. Bibliometric tools are also used to support the content analysis of the papers. The findings reveal three primary research areas in the TAF context: consumers’ behaviour towards sustainable clothing, circular economy initiatives, and sustainability challenges across the whole supply chain. As a result, this study highlights literature gaps and provides future research suggestions for each identified research cluster. In addition, drivers and barriers to implementing corporate social responsibility and circular economy practices are identified. Consequently, this study will help researchers and academicians work in this area to identify unexplored sub-fields, which reflect some potential investigation areas for expanding scientific literature on the topic. Finally, this study supports practitioners and managers in exploring the main research themes addressed in the scientific field, providing knowledge to improve and align business models with current sustainability trends.

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Green Behavior and Financial Performance: Impact on the Malaysian Fashion Industry

Cited by 17 publications

References 93 publications

Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Sustainability Awareness on Fashion Brands: The Perception of Young Malaysian Consumers

Sustainability trends and gaps in the textile, apparel and fashion industries

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