Publications
Ofori, E. A., Akweley, B. D., Eghan, B., Seidu, R. K., & Acquaye, R. (2025). A review on upcycling as a strategic marketing tool for sustainability in the fashion industry. Journal of Responsible Production and Consumption, 2(1), 1–24. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/jrpc-02-2024-0007.
Osei Mensah, R., Frimpong, A., Bruce-Amartey Jnr, E., Acquaye, R., Lamptey, L., & Opoku, D. (2025). The Nexus Between Crime and Textiles: Exploring the Sustainability Strategies of Ghana’s Textile Industry Through the Lens of Routine Activity Theory. TEXTILE, 1–25. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/14759756.2024.2447106.
Eghan B, Ofori EA, Seidu RK, Tawiah B, Acquaye R. (2025) Systematic Review of Conductive Inks for E-textiles: Formulation, Printing Methods, Challenges, and Opportunities. AATCC Journal of Research;12(1). Sage. doi:10.1177/24723444241303970.
Benyah, E., Acquaye, R. and Seidu, R.K. (2024), "The influence of garment quality evaluation on fashion innovation of dressmakers in Ghana", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-09-2023-0101
Nkrumah, E., Appiah, N.A., Pardie, S.P., Howard, E.K., Acquaye, R. (2024). Ethical Dimensions in Sustainable Fashion Design Practice: Analysis of the Garment Industry in Ghana. In: Aigbavboa, C., et al. Sustainable Education and Development—Clean Energy. ARCA 2023. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65357-5_30
Seidu, R.K., Fobiri, G.K., Tekper, E., Ofori, E.A., Eghan, B., Afriyie, A.O., Acquaye, R., Asinyo, B.K. and Howard, E.K. (2024), "Compliance towards health safety practices by students at the dyeing studio in Ghana", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-05-2024-0061.
Seidu, R.K., Ofori, E.A., Eghan, B., Fobiri, G.K., Afriyie, O.A. and Acquaye, R. (2024). A systematic review of work-related health problems of factory workers in the textile and fashion industry, Journal of Occupational Health, Volume 66, Issue 1, January- December 2024, uiae007. Oxford Academic. https://doi.org/10.1093/joccuh/uiae007
Nkrumah, E., Appiah, N.A., Howard, E.K., Acquaye, R. (2024). Sustainable Fashion Promotion: Assessment of Waste Generation and Management in Ghana’s Garment Industry. In: Aigbavboa, C., et al. Sustainable Education and Development—Clean Energy. ARCA 2023. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65357-5_53
Seidu, R.K., Eghan, B., Ofori, E.A., Fobiri, G.K., Afriyie, A.O. and Acquaye, R. (2023), "Sustainable traditional natural dyeing practice in Daboya and Ntonso communities of Ghana", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-07-2023-0071.
Eghan, B., Ofori, E. A., Seidu, R. K., & Acquaye, R. (2023). Recent Progress to Address the Challenges of Conductive Inks for E-Textiles. Engineering Proceedings, 52(1), 3. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023052003
Acquaye, R., Amankwah, A. M. & Seidu, R. K. (2023): The “Authenticity Discourse” in Contemporary Application of West African Textiles. Taylor and Francis Textile: Cloth and Culture. DOI: 10.1080/14759756.2023.2178050.
Acquaye, R., Seidu, R. K., Eghan, B. & Fobiri, G. K. (2023). Consumer attitude and disposal behaviour to second-hand clothing in Ghana. Elsevier: Scientific African, Volume 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01887.
Ayesu, S. M., Acquaye, R., Howard, E. K., and Asinyo, B. K. (2023). Promotion and Preservation of Indigenous Textiles and Culture in Ghana. AJOL: East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences 4(1)15-29. Doi: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2022v03i06.0252.
Seidu, R. K., Eghan, B. and Acquaye, R. (2023). A Review of Circular Fashion and Bio?based Materialsin the Fashion Industry. Vol.: (0123456789) Springer Nature: Circular Economy and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-023-00303-z
Pardie, S. P. , Asinyo, B. K., Howard, E. K. and Acquaye, R. (2023). Analysis Of Design Concepts: A Comparative Study Of Pre- And Post- 2000 Printed Fabrics Of Textile Printing Companies in Ghana. AJOL: African Journal of Applied Research Vol. 9, No. 1 (2023), pp. 257-272 http://www.ajaronline.com http://doi.org/10.26437/ajar.31.03.2023.15
Seidu, R. K., Jiang, S.-Xiang, Tawiah, B., Acquaye, R., & Howard, E. K. (2023). Review of Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Textile Industry: Challenges, Material Innovation and Performance. Emerald: Research Journal of Textile and Apparel. https://doi.org/10.1108/rjta-08-2022-0098
Seidu, R. K., Eghan, B., Ofori, E. A., Fobiri, G. K., Afriyie, A. O. and Acquaye, R. (2023), "Sustainable traditional natural dyeing practice in Daboya and Ntonso communities of Ghana", Emerald: Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-07-2023-0071
Acquaye, R., Bruce-Amartey, E. & Ghartey, K. E. (2022). Epic Environmental Pollution in Little Drops: The Case of Small-Holder Textile Producers in Ghana. International Journal of Textile Science, Vol. 11 No. 2, 2022, pp. 19-26. doi:10.5923/j.textile.20221102.01.
Acquaye, R. Sawyerr, N. O. Kusi, C. A. (2022). West African Prints: Fusion of Global Textile Design Traditions. In: Textiles and Clothing. Thematic Collection of the Cultural Exchanges along the Silk Roads. Paris-France: UNESCO. ISBN: 978-92-3-100539-8
Adjei-Appoh G, Acquaye R. & Ampadu J. (2022). The Concept of Avant-Garde as a Creative Fashion Design Trajectory in Sekondi Takoradi – Ghana. Textile & Leather Review; 5:120- 131. https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2021.35
Abraham, I. , Howard, E. and Acquaye, R. (2022) Technological Innovation: An Assessment of Operational Practices of Small and Medium Textile Enterprises in Ghana. Journal of Textile Science and Technology, 8, 123-132. doi: 10.4236/jtst.2022.83010.
Ampadu, J., Acquaye, R., & Adjei Appoh, G. (2022). Textile Design and Product Innovations from Adinkra and Bogolanfini Ideographic Mergers. Journal of Art and Design, 1(1), 28–45. Retrieved from https://www.scipublications.com/journal/index.php/jad/article/ view/231
Adjei-Appoh, G. Acquaye, R. & Ampadu, J. (2022). Avant-Garde Fashion Projects from Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana. American Journal of Art and Design. Vol. 7, No. 1, 2022, pp. 11-21. doi: 10.11648/j.ajad.20220701.12
Amartey-Bruce, E. and Acquaye, R. (2022). Mitigating Risks in Inappropriate Handling of Chemicals by Small-Scale Textile Producers in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Journal of Textile Science and Technology, 8, 1-14. doi: 10.4236/jtst.2022.81001.
Acquaye, R., Appiah, D. K. & Sai O. A. (2021). Coir Fibre Sourced Projects: Elevated Adinkra Wall Hangings. Fashion and Textiles Review. Vol. 1, Issue 6. 2021. pp 10 – 31. doi.org/10.35738/ftr.20210106.27
Amankwah, A. M. & Acquaye, R. (2021). Exploration of Legal Remedies Available to Fashion Designers in Ghana Through Global Industry Practices: A Review. Fashion and Textiles Review. Vol. 1, Issue 4. 2021. Pages: 31 – 46. doi.org/10.35738/ftr.20210104.22
Ayesu, S.M., Osei, M.A., Chichi, C.A. and Acquaye, R. (2020) Festival Elements: A Source of Inspiration for Contemporary Fashionable Products. Journal of Textile Science and Technology, 6, 200-217. https://doi.org/10.4236/jtst.2020.64017
Ayesu S. M., Anokye D, Fobiri GK, Acquaye R, Godomey B. (2021). Aesthetic and Philosophical Meanings of Indigenous Asante Kente. Textile & Leather Review. 2021; 4(4):267-281. https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2021.12
Acquaye R., Sawyerr N. O. & Kusi C. (2018). From Tradition to Innovation: Indigenous West African Textiles in Creative Interior Application. American Journal of Art and Design. http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com /j/ajad. 2018; 3(2): 18-25. doi: 10.11648/j.ajad.201 80302.11.
Acquaye, R. (2018). “Borrowing or Appropriation: Indigenous West African Textile Fabrics Scopes” International Journal of Innovative Research & Development. www.ijird.com. January, 2018 Vol 7 Issue 1.
Bruce, T. & Acquaye, R.; (2018). Enhancing the Creative Organisational Skills of Learners through Still Life Drawing. African Journal of Applied Research (AJAR), [S.l.], v. 4, n. 2, p. 93-105, nov. 2018. ISSN 2408-7920. Available at: <http://www.ajaronline.com/index. php/AJAR/article/view/274>.
Ntim, C. K., Ocran, S. P. & Acquaye, R. (2017). Digital Textile Printing: A New Alternative to Short-Run Textile Printing in Ghana. International Journal of Technology and Management Research, [S.l.], v. 2, n. 1, p. 60-65, Jan. 2017. ISSN 2026-6480. Available at: <https://journal.ktu.edu.gh/index.php/ijtmr/article/view/56>.