Table 1 Previous research in the field of sustainable clothing shows.

From: How perceived sustainability influences consumers’ clothing preferences

Study

Research focus

Data sources

Theoretical lens

Major findings

Considerations

Kawaf and Istanbulluoglu23

Examines the impact of customer reviews and Facebook marketing on online fashion shopping.

Online reviews and interactions from consumers in the UK.

Digital Marketing

Online interactions complicate but also enhance consumer decisions and brand perceptions.

Digital platforms change consumer interactions and significantly influence purchasing behaviors.

Zhang et al.16

Studies the influence of brands’ sustainable behaviors on consumer attitudes and brand loyalty.

Surveys and interviews with consumers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, China.

Consumer Behavior, Brand Management

Sustainability efforts by brands positively impact consumer loyalty and attitudes.

Commitment to sustainability enhances consumer loyalty in environmentally conscious markets.

Manley et al.13

Investigates Gen Z and Millennials’ perceptions and motivations towards sustainable clothing.

Surveys from various urban and suburban areas in the USA.

Consumer Behavior

Both generations support sustainability, influenced significantly by social media and environmental concerns.

Marketers need to consider generational differences in media consumption and motivations when promoting sustainable fashion.

Leclercq-Machado et al.14

Analyzes sustainable fashion consumption patterns and regional differences in Peru.

Consumer surveys in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, Peru.

Environmental Psychology

Environmental attitudes strongly predict sustainable fashion behaviors.

Geographical and cultural differences necessitate localized strategies for sustainable fashion marketing.

Nornajihah, N. et al.18

Explores the factors driving sustainable apparel purchase intentions among Malaysian millennials.

Surveys of millennials in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Consumer Psychology, Motivation Theories

Economic and social norms in Malaysia influence sustainable purchase decisions.

Economic conditions and social norms must be considered in strategies to promote sustainable fashion in Malaysia.

Fatimah and Kim15

Highlights how innovative fabric manipulation contributes to sustainable fashion.

Literature review and case studies on denim manufacturing.

Sustainable Design

Provides examples of fabric techniques that minimize environmental impact in fashion design.

Innovations in fabric processing and design are crucial for reducing the ecological footprint of fashion.

Paço et al.17

Studies trends in sustainable consumer behaviors, focusing on recycling and disposal.

European consumer surveys.

Consumer Sustainability

Documents growing consumer engagement with sustainable practices in clothing lifecycle.

Enhancing consumer awareness and providing incentives can boost sustainable purchasing.

Camacho-Otero et al.21

Delves into consumer responses to sustainable fashion products via online reviews.

User-generated reviews on fashion platforms.

Circular Economy

Explores how consumers accept and adopt circular fashion based on online interactions.

Transparency in product sustainability claims is key to consumer trust and acceptance.

Bigne et al.24

Studies how conflicting online reviews influence consumer decision-making.

E-commerce platform reviews.

Consumer Psychology

Conflicting reviews can confuse consumers but also prompt deeper product investigation.

Managing online review content can help mitigate confusion and aid in informed decision-making.