If 80 percent of the population of emerging economies were to achieve the same clothing-consumption levels as the Western world by 2025...
Total greenhouse gas emissions from textiles production, at 1.2 billion tonnes annually, is more than those of all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
Apparel and footwear industry accounts for 8.1% of global climate impacts (3,990 million metric tons CO2eq), almost as much as the total climate impact of the European Union.
Final fabrics produced by the industry are estimated to contain around 27% chemicals (by weight) if made of 100% natural fibers, with significantly greater chemical amounts used in synthetic fibers.
Bangladesh currently has 425 spinning mills, 796 textile weaving mills, 240 dyeing and finishing mills, and around a total 6,502 registered and 527 un-registered garment and textile factories.
94% of Generation Z consumers believe companies have a responsibility to address environmental and social issues.
Fashion is the second most polluting industry.
There are an estimated 2.5m textile workers – mostly women – working in more than 4,200 garment factories in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh imports cotton from 42 countries around the world.
