Figure 3.
The bar chart presents numerical counts for eight apparel life cycle stages arranged along a slanted axis. Understanding user requirements records 12. Designing and assembling garments records 32. Testing and analysis records 3. Sourcing of fabric records 3. Production records 16. Marketing and distribution records 20. Use phase records 10. End of life records 4. Each vertical bar displays a single count above its top. The values illustrate variation across stages, with designing and assembling showing the highest number and sourcing and testing showing the lowest numbers. The chart displays only discrete counts without trend lines or additional annotations.Research setting (figures in %)