Green Production and Consumption of Textiles and Apparel: Key Insights and Future Directions

The textile and apparel industry matters worldwide. It also strains the environment. Fiber spinning, fabric making, and finishing steps like dyeing and washing all need many resources. Fast fashion grows quickly. This trend pushes nature to its limits. Sustainability now guides industry change.

Importance of Sustainable Textile Production

Traditional textile methods often work against nature. High water and energy use, chemical treatments, and short product lives add to the strain. The industry now shifts toward green production to:

• Cut ecological footprints with eco-friendly dyes and chemicals.
• Save water and energy by recycling and reusing materials.
• Choose raw parts that break down naturally.
• Offset carbon emissions.
• Make garments last longer to cut waste.

Fabrication and Sustainable Techniques

Modern fabric making now uses green ideas. The supply chain shows clear steps:

• Spinning and fabric work use sustainable fibers.
• Wet processing now cuts water and chemical use.
• Renewable energy and smart machinery drive changes.
• Garment work now stresses waste cuts and better recycling.

Challenges in Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing

Green steps spread, yet some challenges remain:

• Costs must balance with green investments.
• Fast fashion and long garment life often clash.
• Social care must join with environmental aims.
• New tech and better systems are needed for recycling and new materials.

Future Prospects and Industry Outlook

Advances in green textiles build a hopeful future. Ideas include:

• Using life cycle checks to track impacts from start to finish.
• Embracing a circular economy to boost recycling and cut waste.
• Raising consumer care for green apparel.
• Joining brands, makers, and lawmakers as one team for green tech.

Reference: Rahaman et al. (2024), Green production and consumption of textiles and apparel: Importance, fabrication, challenges and future prospects, Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, Volume 10, Issue 2. DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2024.100280
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