KNITWEAR CONSUMERS AND PRODUCERS WANT SUSTAINABILITY – BUT ORGANIC CERTIFICATION IS A BRIDGE TOO FAR
August 1st, 2017
While moves in the knitwear sector are afoot to overtake ‘fast fashion’ with sustainable products and processes, the ultimate push to become certified organic is proving an unnecessary step too far for many producers.
There is widespread support in the industry to embrace sustainable business practices and boost eco-credentials for yarns and knitwear items. But “jumping through hoops” to earn organic certification is “astronomical” in terms of cost according to one organic knitwear producer who requested anonymity – such problems deter companies ...
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