Digital Technologies in the Sustainable Design and Development of Textiles and Clothing—A Literature Review

This paper examines the digital transformation of the textile and fashion industry, focusing on the alignment with sustainability principles through the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. The introduction highlights the urgency of transitioning from conventional production methods to innovative, digitally enabled systems that promote a circular economy and resource efficiency. The main research questions address the contribution of Industry 4.0 elements to sustainable solutions, the directions of digitalization within the apparel sector, and the significant impact of digital technologies on the achievement of sustainability goals. The theoretical framework examines sustainability in the textile industry…