Willingness of Buyers to Buy Wearable Rejected Clothes from Clothing Manufacturers: Model for Fostering Sustainable Apparel Business

Md. Sobuj; Rabea NIshat; Mohammad Ashraful Alam; Md. Salim Ahmed; Naima Jannat; Mahmuda Akter

doi:10.14502/tekstilec.67.2024045

Authors

Md. Sobuj Department of Apparel Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka-1208; Center for Research, Development, and Publications, International Standard University, Dhaka- 1212, Bangladesh Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4737-0861
Rabea NIshat Department of Textile Engineering and Management, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Dhaka – 1230, Bangladesh Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7115-8812
Mohammad Ashraful Alam Department of Textile Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4737-0861
Md. Salim Ahmed Department of Textile Engineering, Northern University Bangladesh. Dhaka – 1230, Bangladesh Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3955-3645
Naima Jannat Department of Textile Engineering, Sonargaon University, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5059-5922
Mahmuda Akter Department of Apparel Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka-1208 Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6730-3960

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14502/tekstilec.67.2024045

Keywords:

rejected garments, sustainable business model, sustainable development goals, waste minimisation

Abstract

The apparel industry in Bangladesh produces rejected garments while manufacturing high-quality exportable garments. This industry faces challenges in managing rejected garments as they contribute to waste generation. The purpose of this study was to explore the current policy of managing rejected garments and look for a more sustainable business model or policy. This research collected opinions and information from 18 different garment manufacturing industries regarding rejected garments and buyers’ and manufacturers’ existing policies for managing the rejected garments. The results of the study show that there is no particular guideline from the buyers for managing rejected garments; consequently, the manufacturers handle these garments in their own way. A novel and more sustainable business model for the clothing business was proposed to align the business with the Sustainable Development Goal 12 (responsible consumption and production). This model urges collaborative efforts between buyers and manufacturers to capture more value from rejected garments and extend their lifecycle. The proposed framework will benefit relevant stakeholders, minimise waste generation and reduce the impact of fast fashion.

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