Blar i Senter for velferds- og arbeidslivsforskning (SVA) på forfatter "Laitala, Kirsi"
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What Affects Garment Lifespans? International Clothing Practices Based on a Wardrobe Survey in China, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the USA
Laitala, Kirsi; Klepp, Ingun Grimstad (Sustainability;Volume 12, Issue 21, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-03)Increasing the length of clothing lifespans is crucial for reducing the total environmental impacts. This article discusses which factors contribute to the length of garment lifespans by studying how long garments are used, ... -
Why Cotton as Linen? The Use of Wool in Beds in Norway
Klepp, Ingun Grimstad; Tobiasson, Tone Skårdal; Laitala, Kirsi (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-08-22)Cotton is the “natural” Choice and the dominating material in bed linen and sleepwear in Norway as in many other European countries. Regulation of temperature and humidity are important for good sleep, but they are not ... -
Wool wash: Technical performance and Consumer Habits
Laitala, Kirsi; Klepp, Ingun Grimstad (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)This paper discusses consumers’ wool washing habits and the possibilities for improving the laundering process with the aim of reducing the total environmental impacts of clothing consumption. Wool has great potential when ...