Paul Kiekens
Paul Kiekens Ghent University
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Fibres, textiles and clothing : quo vadis in a world of increasing environmental awareness?
For thousands of years now textiles and clothing play a key role in the history of mankind. Without these two the world would be inhabitable. From desert circumstances to arctic conditions, fibres and textiles, garments are crucial for human existence. With a population of almost eight (8) billion people, fibres and textiles can continue to…