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Rising inflation and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war have created a period of uncertainty across the globe.
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Why fashion needs to tackle sustainability during uncertain times
However, the devastating floods in Pakistan highlight why it is so incredibly important for all industries, and especially highly polluting ones such as the fashion industry, to not drop the ball during these uncertain times when it comes to tackling sustainability and climate change.
Pakistan’s planning minister Ahsan Iqbal says 45% of the country’s cotton crops have been washed away in the floods, which could spark concern among global clothing brands and retailers as it is the world’s fifth largest producer of cotton.
The apparel industry is already trying to cope with a global cotton shortage so this will only add to rising prices in the months ahead.
In an exclusive comment piece Gherzi Textil Organisation’s partner, Bob Antoshak, asks: is sustainability sustainable when considering the realities of today’s economy?
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By GlobalDataAnd communicating sustainability measures to fashion consumers during these uncertain times also remains a challenge.
Last week, The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), confirmed conversations with the Norwegian Consumer Authority (NCA) around how to communicate environmental information to consumers, are progressing well, after the former’s Higg transparency programme was halted on concerns it was resulting in misleading green claims from brands.
These discussions are healthy and we are keen to see how they will influence the wider sector in the coming months.
It is important for the fashion industry to realise climate change doesn’t wait on pandemics, wars or uncertain times to end. It is now more vital than ever that the global garment and textile sector presses forward with its green efforts, remembering that initial costly outlays will pay-off significantly in future and will hopefully lead to a sustainable apparel industry to be proud of.
Cotton prices to surge on Pakistan flooding, experts warn
As the world’s fifth largest cotton producer, countries across the globe will likely feel the repercussions of the recent flooding devastation in Pakistan which will strangulate cotton supply in weeks to come and see prices soar.
Sustainability in the age of uncertainty
We live in an age of uncertainty and with this uncertainty comes a shaky economy and a challenging business environment for the apparel industry, but what does it mean for sustainability, asks Robert Antoshak, partner at Gherzi Textil Organisation.
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