This study examines the three areas of research-Apparel Industry, Supply chain management (SCM), Sustainability, and Blockchain Technology. Furthermore, this study provides a structured literature review for the literature on the role of Blockchain Technology in Sustainable Apparel Supply Chain Management. The current study aims to analyze the thematic structures and trends of scientific publications that examine the use of blockchain for sustainability implementation in fashion supply chains, by a bibliometric analysis that provides insights not previously understood or evaluated by other such reviews on the topic, while presenting a roadmap for future research. 

A fiber producer (natural fiber or industry producing petroleum-based chemical fibers) is the first link in a traditional T&A supply chain. These fibers are subsequently spun into yarn by the yarn-manufacturing units and then transformed to fabric through weaving, knitting, or nonwoven processes. These fabrics are then forwarded to apparel manufacturing units where they are fashioned into garments, accessories or furnishings. The supply chain also includes the sub-suppliers and contractors providing trims and value add-ons (e.g. buttons, threads, chemical treatment, embroideries, etc.) Fashion brands (usually the retailers), are the focal firms in the T&A supply chain. They primarily drive the supply chain configuration by purchasing finished textile products from upstream suppliers and selling them to end consumers, based on various factors, including low-cost production location, suppliers’ track record, and consumer market. 

Results derived from the analysis of the articles are presented in the headings below under main themes: (i) distribution of articles over the time; (ii) contributive countries; (iii) methods; (iv) journals; (v) thematic trends; and, (vi) triple bottom line. 

Results derived after examining the types of publications on the basis of methods. It can be observed that four different methods were used. The data demonstrates that 7 of the publications presented quantitative research, whereas 4 of the studies were qualitative, 6 were theoretically based, and 1 was conducted as a mixed-method study. Most of the papers in the available literature describe theoretical frameworks and applications of blockchain in the apparel and textile industry. 

In context of this study, it can be stated that a considerable number of articles were published in the journal Sustainability by MDPI. The second journal with the most articles published was the International Journal of Production Research.