Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on the apparel and textile industry
  - Statement of environmental impacts to be explored
  - Research questions and objectives
  - Project scope and limitations
  - Organization of the study

Chapter 2

: Fiber Production
  - Conventional cotton farming practices
  - Organic and regenerative cotton alternatives
  - Synthetic fiber production from petrochemicals
  - Emerging sustainable fiber alternatives

Chapter 3

: Textile Manufacturing
  - Conventional wet processing and dyeing methods
  - Water and chemical pollution from textile mills
  - Emerging cleaner production technologies

Chapter 4

: Garment Assembly
  - Globalized cut-and-sew supply chains
  - Labor conditions and environmental regulations
  - Opportunities for localized manufacturing

Chapter 5

: Distribution and Transportation
  - Globalized transportation networks
  - Greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
  - Potential for reduced shipping through local markets