Fact 1 Environmental Impact

The overall environmental impact of textile manufacturing for fast fashion is significant, from the cultivation of raw fibers to the dyeing and finishing processes. It contributs to pollution, deforestation (due to fiber production), and greenhouse gas emissions.
Source: Muthu, S.S., 2014. "Environmental Impact of Textiles: Production, Processes, and Protection," Springer.

Fact 2 Sustainable Fibers

Increasing emphasis on sustainability has led to the rise of eco-friendly fibers like Tencel, made from wood pulp, in textile manufacturing.
Source: goodonyou.eco/how-ethical-is-tencel

Fact 3 Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers

Textile manufacturing utilizes both natural fibers (e.g., cotton, wool) and synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester, nylon). The proportion of synthetic fibres is approx. 70 % and the proportion of natural fibres approx. 30 %
Source: "Textile Fiber Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" - ResearchAndMarkets.com.

Fact 4 Polyester-Cotton Blends Common

Blends of polyester and cotton are prevalent in the textile industry. While polyester is recyclable, the combination with cotton can make the recycling process impossible, as cotton fibers can degrade during mechanical recycling. Recyclingboxes of fast fashion brands do not work! They are in many cases a greenwashing strategy
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Fact 5 Animal welfare and fast fashion industry

Leather production, fur farming, wool production, silk production, down feather production or extraction of exotic animal skins for the fashion industry is based to a large extent on animal cruelty next to to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Source: slay.film/facts

Fact 6 Cotton: Low Wages and Exploitation

Cotton growers, crucial suppliers for the fast fashion industry, often face low wages and exploitative working conditions.
Source: fairtrade.org.uk/Farmers-and-Workers/Cotton