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Electroplating and PVD Finishing Technologies in the Fashion Industry: Perspectives and Scenarios

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  • Romeo Bandinelli

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, 50121 Firenze, Italy)

  • Virginia Fani

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, 50121 Firenze, Italy)

  • Bianca Bindi

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, 50121 Firenze, Italy)

Abstract

This work deals with a comparison between electroplating and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finishing technologies applied in the fashion industry, with a special focus on their environmental impacts. The goal of this work is to present and validate a Decision Support System (DSS) allowing companies to identify, through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis, which of the two types of finishing processes is more suitable in comparison with specific KPIs. After an investigation on the literature and an industrial background regarding the two technologies, the model and, in particular, the sequence of activities that were conducted, are presented. Since LCA is an articulated process, requiring specific and adequate skills that are often unavailable within companies operating in this specific sector, a tool that facilitates LCA execution is a requisite. This tool, though potential publicity will facilitate the adoption of these approaches and sustainability as a driver in the selection of different production process strategies.

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  • Romeo Bandinelli & Virginia Fani & Bianca Bindi, 2021. "Electroplating and PVD Finishing Technologies in the Fashion Industry: Perspectives and Scenarios," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:8:p:4453-:d:537225
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