FSAD 3200 - Global Textile and Apparel Sustainability

(CA-HE, PBS-HE, SBA-HE) (CU-CEL, CU-SBY)

Fall. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: one science course and one economics course.

M. Frey, F. Kozen.

This course explores sustainability in the textile and apparel industries in relation to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals articulated by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Students will engage with industry challenges, practices, and successes in increasing sustainability via guest speakers, case studies, research reports and corporate reports. Aspects of sustainability impacting personal welfare of producers and consumers, environmental impacts and economic potential will be explored.

Outcome 1: Explain multiple aspects of sustainability for the textile, apparel, and interior design industries.

Outcome 2: Use the United Nations sustainability goals to interpret sustainability claims articulated by products or companies.

Outcome 3: Compare sustainability program costs and benefits for specific products or companies.