The Case for Casein Fiber: Local Design Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing

McKenna, Kimberly Fisher

dc.contributor.advisor	Eckersley, Michael
dc.contributor.author	McKenna, Kimberly Fisher
dc.date.accessioned	2012-12-04T00:13:27Z
dc.date.available	2012-12-04T00:13:27Z
dc.date.issued	2012-05-31
dc.date.submitted	2012
dc.identifier.other	http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:12024
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/1808/10482
dc.description.abstract	Abstract In order to propose solutions to known problems, designers must consider the system in which their creations exist and design with the entire system in mind. Through literature research and expert interviews on the subject of textile and apparel manufacturing, this paper examines the problem of environmental harm caused by the creation, use, and disposal of garments inherent in the current global system. Localizing the production of textiles using casein fiber sourced from waste milk offers a unique solution to the issues of sustainability as well as opportunities for the development of unique regional fashion businesses. Keywords: Textile, apparel, manufacturing, sustainability, localizing, casein.
dc.format.extent	51 pages
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	University of Kansas
dc.rights	This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author.
dc.subject	Textile research
dc.subject	Sustainability
dc.subject	Arts management
dc.subject	Apparel
dc.subject	Casein
dc.subject	Localizing
dc.subject	Manufacturing
dc.subject	Textiles
dc.title	The Case for Casein Fiber: Local Design Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing
dc.type	Thesis
dc.contributor.cmtemember	Eckersley, Michael
dc.contributor.cmtemember	Branham, Richard
dc.contributor.cmtemember	Brackett, David
dc.thesis.degreeDiscipline	Design
dc.thesis.degreeLevel	M.A.
kusw.oastatus	na
kusw.oapolicy	This item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria.
kusw.bibid	7643470
dc.rights.accessrights	openAccess

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