Sustainable Textiles in India: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The textile and fashion industry has a significant global presence in the manufacturing, distribution, sale, and consumption of its products, resulting in a
substantial environmental impact. Environmental concerns are assuming a progressively significant role. The examination of sustainability in this particular
situation is thus quite significant. The training material titled "Sustainable textiles" is a comprehensive collection of scientific, technical, economic, and
environmental information from many publications and studies. It covers numerous aspects of the sustainable development of textiles. The study aimed to
conduct comprehensive systematic literature analysis of sustainable textiles in India. In order to perform the study, an initial search was conducted using the
keywords "Sustainable," "Textile," and "India." The selected database was Scopus, which was chosen based on its extent and capability to export bibliometric
data from documents to scientific mapping software, specifically VosViewer (a mapping analysis tool). The selection criteria for documents on the
aforementioned platforms were publications in English from 2010 to 2024 in which, total of 195 articles were identified in the investigation. The findings
concluded that it is imperative to conduct additional research on the practical application of sustainable textile methods and their effects on many stakeholders,
including as workers, consumers, and the environment. By further developing this research, researchers can facilitate significant transformation towards a more
environmentally friendly and adaptable textile sector in India and other regions.