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Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region

Cilt: 19 Sayı: 7 10 Ekim 2026
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Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region

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Fiber content shapes consumer preferences, and interest in natural, recyclable and sustainable fibers has grown in recent years. When choosing products, today's consumers weigh fiber content and environmental impact alongside design and price. The environmental problems of fast fashion have also increased interest in alternatives such as second-hand clothing, clothing rental and recycled products. This study assesses how well consumers recognize textile fibers and how aware they are of sustainability. The survey was conducted with 760 participants living in the Thrace Region of Türkiye (Tekirdağ, Edirne and Kırklareli). Most participants reported paying attention to fiber content and preferring natural, sustainable materials. The best-known fibers were cotton, wool, linen, polyester, cashmere, bamboo, elastane (Lycra), mohair and polyamide; the least known were modal, lyocell, acetate and triacetate. For 86% of participants, comfort mattered more than fashionability when choosing clothes. Women were more aware of fiber content, and age and occupational sector also influenced preferences. Although most participants were unfamiliar with the concept of sustainability, 82% were willing to pay more for sustainable products. Sustainable consumption practices such as buying second-hand clothing or renting clothes, however, have not yet become widespread. This study was supported by the Kırklareli University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit under project number KLUBAP-280, titled "Consumer Awareness of Textile Fibers.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Kırklareli University BAP Unit

Proje Numarası

KLUBAP-280

Etik Beyan

This study was conducted in accordance with research ethics. Particular attention was paid to the principle of personal data confidentiality throughout the research process. The data obtained in the study were used solely for scientific purposes. The research was conducted without any conflict of interest, and the ethics committee approval obtained from the Kırklareli University Rectorate Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Board is presented in the appendices.

Teşekkür

We would like to thank the Kırklareli University BAP Unit.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları, Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

10 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

14 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

20 Eylül 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 19 Sayı: 7

Kaynak Göster

APA
Buzol Mulayim, B., Kazan Şahin, C., & Perin Öner, S. (2026). Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region. Kent Akademisi, 19(7), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1699015
AMA
1.Buzol Mulayim B, Kazan Şahin C, Perin Öner S. Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region. Kent Akademisi. 2026;19(7):1-27. doi:10.35674/kent.1699015
Chicago
Buzol Mulayim, Beyza, Canan Kazan Şahin, ve Serpil Perin Öner. 2026. “Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region”. Kent Akademisi 19 (7): 1-27. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1699015.
EndNote
Buzol Mulayim B, Kazan Şahin C, Perin Öner S (01 Ekim 2026) Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region. Kent Akademisi 19 7 1–27.
IEEE
[1]B. Buzol Mulayim, C. Kazan Şahin, ve S. Perin Öner, “Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region”, Kent Akademisi, c. 19, sy 7, ss. 1–27, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.35674/kent.1699015.
ISNAD
Buzol Mulayim, Beyza - Kazan Şahin, Canan - Perin Öner, Serpil. “Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region”. Kent Akademisi 19/7 (01 Ekim 2026): 1-27. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1699015.
JAMA
1.Buzol Mulayim B, Kazan Şahin C, Perin Öner S. Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region. Kent Akademisi. 2026;19:1–27.
MLA
Buzol Mulayim, Beyza, vd. “Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region”. Kent Akademisi, c. 19, sy 7, Ekim 2026, ss. 1-27, doi:10.35674/kent.1699015.
Vancouver
1.Beyza Buzol Mulayim, Canan Kazan Şahin, Serpil Perin Öner. Recognition of Textile Fibers and Awareness of Sustainability: The Case of the Thrace Region. Kent Akademisi. 01 Ekim 2026;19(7):1-27. doi:10.35674/kent.1699015

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