SOURCING FROM HOME NOT ALWAYS THE MOST APPROPRIATE METHOD OF PRODUCING SUSTAINABLE CLOTHES
May 1st, 2016
Deciding where to source sustainable fibres and finding ethical manufacturers can be an overwhelming challenge for clothing companies entering the sustainable product market for the first time.
Many experts suggest that sourcing closer to home is the key to a sustainable practice, but Jason Kibbey, CEO of the US-based Sustainable Apparel Coalition, stressed that where materials are sourced from and where manufacturing occurs has no determination on sustainability.
“You can have incredibly unsustainable products made in your backyard, and incredibly ...
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