Green Production and Consumption of Textiles and Apparel: Key Insights

Importance of Sustainable Textile Manufacturing

The textile and apparel industry spins fibers, makes fabric, dyes, and finishes garments. Each process stays linked to the next with clear steps. Traditional methods use many resources and harsh chemicals. These methods hurt the environment. Global demand grows, and fast fashion adds stress. We must shift to green production and consumption now.

Advances in Eco-friendly Fabrication Techniques

Recent innovations connect each sustainable step. The industry now uses several eco-friendly methods:

• Eco-friendly Dyes and Chemicals: We swap toxic dyes for natural ones that break down easily.
• Water and Power Conservation: We recycle, reuse, and reduce resources at every step.
• Biodegradable Raw Materials: We choose fibers that decompose to lessen land burden.
• Carbon Offsetting Initiatives: We take measures that counterbalance emissions.
• Extended Textile Lifespan: We design durable garments that last and cut down waste.

Challenges Faced by the Industry

The industry faces clear, linked challenges:

• Manufacturers choose low cost over sustainable steps in a tough market.
• Fast fashion cycles speed up waste and resource loss.
• Changing supply chains needs deep system changes that can be hard and costly.
• Consumers still need more awareness and demand for green apparel.

Future Prospects and Industry Outlook

A whole view now guides green textile production. Eco-friendly spinning, clean fabric production, wet processing, and careful garment making each play a part. Modern brands use new green methods and materials. They balance environmental care with cost and social needs. This balance is key to the future of green textile production.

Source: Rahaman et al., Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, June 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joitmc.2024.100280

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