A. C. Broega

Solutions Notes on Clean Textile Waste

In the contemporary moment, the textile and clothing industries are practicing and passing through a transition period into their management systems (specially on waste) due to consumer change in social behavior, which can, potentially, ensure the sustenance and well-being for the generations to come. Into this context, the present research aims to analyze sustainable strategies that are being implemented by the textile and clothing industry, searching for solutions for the management of clean solid waste, concerns with processed and non-processed textile fibers waste. In addition, it is mapped and pointed some gaps for the development of further and future researches. In order to achieve the proposed goal, it was searched a rigorous selection of projects and studies that expressed innovative solutions, concerning practices and theories application about the possibilities in the management of the clean textile waste. The results are optimistic, as they already point to some real action in terms of companies aware of the need for sustainable practices in their production.

The New Concept of Aging: Fitness and Leisure Sporting Apparel Adequacy for the “Ageless” Generation

Predictions about increasing longevity in the world indicate we will live with more than 40% of the population over 45 years. Composed of proactive and active individuals, this “mature” society is focused on healthy habits, disease prevention and the practice of physical activities. These individuals will be exercising increasingly and require a garment suitable for the purpose, within their physiological, sensorial, and emotional demands. This brief study, conducted in Brazil, analyzed a specific group of users and their expectations, with respect to the perception of comfort, style, performance, and suitability of sportive/fitness apparel. The research identified that this segment over 45 years, demonstrate greater interest in comfort, quality, technology, and practicality, rather than fashion details. These characteristics are not recognized yet by the productive market. There is a gap in the targeted supply, and the available clothing is restricted to offer items adapted with a focus on the younger target audience, not meeting the specificity and belonging expected by users.