The Convergence of Digital Tools and Sustainable Practices: A Paradigm Shift in Fashion and Textile Design
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The Convergence of Digital Tools and Sustainable Practices: A Paradigm Shift in Fashion and Textile Design
Mr. Pritesh P. Rana1, Mrs. Unnati Umang Kothari2
Department of Textile Designing
Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat
Abstract - This article examines how digital technologies and sustainability imperatives jointly reshaped the fashion and textile design landscape during last two years. It identifies a profound paradigm shift from a linear, resource-intensive model to an innovative system driven by digital tools and grounded in circular economy principles. By synthesizing academic and industry literature published so far, this paper analyzes three key dimensions: first, how digital technologies like computer-aided design (CAD), big data, and additive manufacturing optimized workflows and reduced waste; second, how mounting environmental pressures catalyzed sustainable practices such as slow fashion, upcycling, and ecological design; and third, the cultural and ethical challenges design practices faced within the context of global markets and local traditions. The research indicates that the fusion of digital and sustainable approaches represents not merely a technical overlay but a systemic transformation of design thinking, business models, and industry ecology. The article concludes by proposing future research directions, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and life-cycle thinking.
Key Words: Textile Design; Sustainable Fashion; Digital Technology; Circular Economy; Trend Analysis; Cultural Ethics; Slow Fashion
DOI: 10.55041/ISJEM0037