Integrating textile sustainability into undergraduate design curriculum in Pakistan

Authors

  • Sania Mubarak Department of Textile Design, School of Art, Institute for Art and Culture, Lahore – Pakistan
  • Nimra Sajjad Department of Textile Design, School of Art, Institute for Art and Culture, Lahore – Pakistan

Keywords:

Pakistan higher education, sustainable processes, textile design education, sustainable design practices, UNESCO, industrial sustainability

Abstract

With increased worldwide awareness of environmental challenges. Designers ought to comprehend the significance of sustainable textiles in the industrial and educational sectors. Western societies are already embracing sustainable techniques in both areas. As an educator and textile designer inspired by UNESCO's sustainable development goals, the researcher intends to educate the educators, designers, and policymakers who resonate with this article. On the other hand, Pakistan's textile industries export a range of merchandise products utilizing sustainable processes. However, Pakistan's higher education system, which produces designers, is at a critical crossroads that requires concerted efforts to incorporate sustainability into their lives. This research article emphasizes the need to practice sustainability in textiles in juxtaposition with western practices. Moreover, proposed considerable methodological approaches that can be implemented in order to educate the designers studying textile and fashion-related fields in higher education institutions in Pakistan.

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Published

2024-12-15

How to Cite

Sania Mubarak, & Nimra Sajjad. (2024). Integrating textile sustainability into undergraduate design curriculum in Pakistan. Wah Academia Journal of Social Sciences, 3(2), 328–342. Retrieved from https://wahacademia.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/90