Sustainability in the fashion industry supply chain: An integrative view and future agenda

Hui-Hsin Lo; Irfan Ameer; Waqas Ali; Heli  Aramo-immonen; David Adkins; Heidi  Salokangas-koivistoinen

Sustainability in the fashion industry supply chain: An integrative view and future agenda

Hui-Hsin Lo
, Irfan Ameer^*
, Waqas Ali
, Heli Aramo-immonen
, David Adkins
, Heidi Salokangas-koivistoinen

^*Corresponding author for this work

University of Plymouth
Turku University of Applied Sciences

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Abstract

This article reviews 46 peer reviewed articles to examine sustainability in fashion supply chains, identifying seven themes covering consumer behavior, ethics, environmental practices, collaboration, performance measurement, business model innovation, and stakeholder influence. The study aims to provide a comprehensive overview and develops a conceptual framework linking behavioral, ethical, and institutional drivers with sustainability outcomes. Drawing on the TPB, Stakeholder Theory, Institutional Theory, the Triple Bottom Line, and Circular Economy Principles, the findings show how intention behavior gaps, ethical expectations, and regulatory pressures shape industry responses. The paper also proposes future research directions aligned with SDG 8 and SDG 12.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 13 Mar 2026
Event	IPSERA Annual Conference - Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland Duration: 19 Apr 2026 → 22 Apr 2026 Conference number: 35

Conference

Conference	IPSERA Annual Conference
Country/Territory	Finland
City	Helsinki
Period	19/04/26 → 22/04/26

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Sustainable fashion
Fashion supply chains
Sustainable

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Sustainability in the fashion industry supply chain: An integrative view and future agenda

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