Figures about the textile industry

Unfortunately, the textile industry still has a very large negative impact on our environment. We must therefore pay close attention to greenwashing. That is why I would like to provide some figures about the textile industry.

Recycled materials = sustainable?

Many sports brands are starting to work with recycled materials in specially roasted sustainable products. With this they claim sustainability. Unfortunately, their sustainability story usually ends here.

"Working with recycled materials does not make you sustainable."

Working with recycled materials is a first step, but not enough to really make sports fashion more sustainable, let alone call it a sustainable sector.

What with?

  • Recyclability of products
  • Transportation
  • Social conditions of employees
  • Waste management
  • Packaging
  • Bank choice
  • CO2 impact servers
  • Fast <-> slow fashion
  • …

  • Unfortunately, the textile industry still has a very large negative impact on our environment. We must therefore pay close attention to greenwashing. That is why I would like to provide some figures about the textile industry.


    It is therefore clear that to call it a sustainable product, you have to do much more than just work with recycled materials. With these figures about the textile industry you can now better protect yourself against greenwashing.

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