20% of industrial water pollution globally is attributable to the dyeing and treatment of textiles. WaterMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
Global per-capita textile production has increased from 5.9 kg to 13 kg per year over the period 1975–2018. ProductionMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
WRAP estimates recycled polyester production has 32% less CO2 emissions than regular polyester. Fiber, PolyesterMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
Recycled polyester requires 59 percent less energy compared to virgin polyester. Fiber, PolyesterMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
It’s estimated that the average percentage of the final retail cost of a garment made in the developing world that goes to the garment worker ranges from 0.5- 4% LaborMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
1 in 6 people are believed to work in some part of the apparel industry. LaborMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
Organic cotton consumes 80-90% less water than conventional cotton. CottonMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
Cotton is the most widespread profitable non-food crop in the world. Its production provides income for more than 250 million people worldwide... Labor, CottonMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
More than 150 million trees are logged every year and turned into cellulosic fabric – if placed end to end those trees would circle the earth seven times. Climate Change, DeforestationMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
The single most important factor determining a garment’s life cycle GHG emissions is use phase care. Climate ChangeMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
Up to 2/3 of the sustainability impact of fashion happens at the raw materials stage. Climate ChangeMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020RedComment
