Ecolabels in the Textile and Fashion Industry

Strengths, Weaknesses, and Recommendations for Improvement

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https://doi.org/10.54337/plate2025-10297

Keywords:

Ecolabels, Eco-credentials, Sustainability, Textile fashion industry, Transparency

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24-06-2025

How to Cite

Kesidou, E., & Palm, C. (2025). Ecolabels in the Textile and Fashion Industry: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Recommendations for Improvement. Proceedings of the 6th Product Lifetimes and the Environment Conference (PLATE2025), (6). https://doi.org/10.54337/plate2025-10297

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Track 11: Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories – Extended Abstracts