Everything you want to know about the sustainability of the textile and fashion industry
We can find many different materials on the textile market. Some of them are well known while others are new inventions. We provide information and clarity about how sustainable these materials are. A lot of the textiles and clothing we use are made of plastic fibers, which have negative impact on health and environment.
Although wool is sustainable, several steps in its production process can still lead to pollution and emissions. Recycled wool eliminates some of the adverse environmental impacts incurred by the use of virgin wool in fabric production.
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Viscose is lauded as a sustainable fabric because it is derived from organic materials – but does it live up to its reputation?
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Recycled polyester is lauded as a sustainable solution to reduce the environmental impact of polyester production. But is it really an improvement over conventional polyester?
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A shift to preferred cotton is an important move towards sustainability.
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Cotton production requires a significant amount of water, which is contributing to the depletion of freshwater resources. Reducing the water footprint of cotton production is an important objective.
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Organic cotton and sustainable cotton are not necessarily one in the same.
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