Trends of Research Published by Clothing and Textiles Research Journal (1993–2012) and Outlook for Future Research

Abstract

In response to Ha-Brookshire and Hawley’s (2013) domain of clothing and textile-related (C&T) discipline through the sustainable global supply chain management perspective, we (a) reviewed the past research topics and contents and (b) assessed the gap between what has been done and what needs to be done, to offer new research opportunities within the global supply chain management perspective. Content analysis of 476 articles published by Clothing and Textile Research Journal from 1993 to 2012 shows that social/ psychological aspects of clothing dominated research topics. In comparison, there has been a lack of research on product development, design, sourcing, and production related topics that may help improve consumers’ economic gains, society, and environments. Research addressing global issues and creative problem solving within the C&T global supply chain were rare. The gaps in research topics within the global supply chain have been identified and specific future research questions are presented.