The Sustainability of Polymer-Based Material in the Apparels Industry: A Bibliometrics Analysis

Abstract

This bibliometric study's aim is to determine whether or not the use of polymer-based materials in the apparel industry can be considered sustainable. The Web of Science database provides the researchers with access to 92 research publications that are published between 1975 and 2023 for the purpose of this study. According to the findings of the investigation, there has been a recent rise in the number of publications that discuss the topic of sustainability in the apparel business, with a particular emphasis on the utilization of materials that are based on polymers. The study outlines the themes that are explored the most often, such as the effects of polymer-based products on the environment, techniques of recycling and upcycling, and sustainable concept practices. In addition to this, the study identifies the authors, research institutes, and publications in this subject that are considered to have the highest influence. This study, in its whole, sheds light on the present state of research on polymer-based materials in the apparel industry and offers possible pathways for future research to reach a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to fashion. Overall, the findings of this study give insights into the current state of research on polymer-based materials in the apparel industry.