In-Depth On Issues Within The Textile Industry
The textile industry that we know and love is plagued with issues, and whilst hard to accept (and voluntarily educate ourselves on) it is important that we understand our impact, and how we may be contributing to these issues. Below we have gathered some of favorite (short read) articles, categorized by the topics they deal with. They are written by people much smarter than us, put in much more elegant ways than we ever could, and thus we think its best that we credit and link them directly, instead of trying to regurgitate what they put so well.
Water Consumption/Waste:
Likely the most existential of issues within the textile industry when pertaining to human life is that of water consumption. “If the wars of this century were fought over oil, the wars of the next century will be fought over water” – Former World Bank vice president Dr Ismail Serageldin.
Microplastics:
Microplastics are an issue we believe is not highlighted enough in the conversation about the detrimental impacts of the textile industry. Studies show the threat to all forms of life that microplastics present is undeniable and extremely worrying.
Sweatshops:
Although quite heavily publicized in the media today, sweatshops continue to be common place in the textile industry, and are still being utilized by internationally recognized brands.
Carbon Footprint:
The carbon footprint of the textile industry is so immense it is estimated to account for between 6-10% of global carbon emissions, more than international flights and maritime shipping combined.
At the end of the day, we know this all sounds very doom and gloom, But together we can help put an end to all these issues, one day, and one piece of clothing at a time