Short Supply Chains and the Fashion-Textile Industry

Motivated by the growing demand for more transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chain models in the fashion and textile (F&T) industry, this study explores the potential applicability of short supply chains (SSCs) – characterized by geographical, relational, and informational proximity – to the fashion and textile (F&T) industry, which faces increasing scrutiny for its environmental and social impacts. Through empirical investigation, it examines the necessary adaptations for implementing SSCs in the F&T context and evaluates their comparative performance in terms of environmental, social, and economic sustainability relative to traditional supply chains.