Sustainable Sportswear and Activewear

Rajkishore Nayak is an Associate Professor with the School of Communication & Design (SCD) at RMIT Vietnam. His research interests include new materialism, sustainability in fashion and textiles; circular fashion; waste management; and ethical fashion. Dr. Nayak has published 15 books and more than 150 high-impact journal papers. He is working in collaboration with universities in Africa, Europe, USA and Asia. Dr. Nayak is currently an Editorial member of various journals, including the Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, and Fashion and Textiles. He is also an active member in SDC, ITA and AFC. He has extensive publications in high impact journals as well as books and book chapters.

1. Sportswear and activewear: Analysis of recent trends from sustainability standpoint 2. Environmental, social impacts; fibres and finishes used for sustainable manufacturing of sportswear and activewear 3. Types of sportswear and activewear with functional requirements 4. Sportswear and activewear: Acumen of raw materials, designing, innovative and sustainable concepts 5. Diverse sustainable aspects in sportwear design and development 6. Fabric constructional parameters for sustainable sportswear designing and its impact on properties 7. Case studies- Use of recycled polyester and recycled nylon by sportswear and activewear brands 8. Case studies- Use of natural, regenerated fibres and their blends by sportswear and activewear brands 9. Corporate Social Responsible (CSR) practices in Sportswear and Activewear 10. Life Cycle Analysis of sportswear and activewear 11. Future directions in sustainable design of sportswear and activewear