This guide provides a recap of some of the 2022 ProTecht blog posts. We invite you to take a few minutes to review some of the many industry topics we have shared this year. We hope you enjoy reviewing the information, tips, and updates on sustainability in the textile industry.
Micro trends, which last no more than three to five years, are generally not sustainable. This post describes why they encourage fast fashion and how to combat them.
Dryer sheets are not sustainable since they are wasteful, single-use products and many include carcinogenic chemicals. This post shares various alternatives that are better for textiles and the environment.
Sustainable alternatives for drying textiles
This post contains tips for how to help the conscious consumer in everyday life. Tiny particles, known as microfibers or microplastics, from manmade, petroleum-based synthetics, can enter the environment during all stages–production, use, and end of life–and do not biodegrade like natural fibers do. Brands, retailers, and consumers must all invest in cutting down on microfiber pollution for the sake of the environment.
How to combat microplastics pollution
Sustainable Shopping Guide
This post seeks to help consumers shop sustainably year round by knowing what to look for when shopping. Purchasing longer product life for the price, supporting businesses that prioritize circularity and ethical fashion practices, and learning about or sharing brands that have active eco-initiatives are just some of the ways that everyday consumers can influence the industry and those around them.
The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a motivating and uniting factor for many industries. This post discusses some of the emerging and growing initiatives that will transform the textile industry for consumers globally.
The roadmap to 2030 fashion initiatives
This post discusses a unique approach suggested by some individuals: degrowth, or voluntarily reducing production to help to control carbon emissions, water wastage, and environmental mismanagement during the production process.
Degrowth and the fashion industry
Because greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 44% if a garment’s lifespan can be doubled, manufacturers, brand designers, and consumers need to work together to extend the longevity of clothing. This post discusses incentives for doing so.
Why garment longevity is important
This post explains the mission and offerings of the International Antimicrobial Council (IAC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting reliable and effective standardized testing and use of antimicrobials and odor-controlling technologies. Odor management technologies are proven to improve the performance, durability, and sustainability of textile products.
The importance of standardized antimicrobial testing
Bio-based textiles offer renewable alternatives to petroleum-based products, and many provide natural antimicrobial properties, which can enhance the durability of textiles. They usually have a lower carbon footprint, are safe for consumers, and are degradable by the end of the product life cycle. This post shares examples of some recent bio-based textile innovations.
The rise of bio-based textile materials their benefits
In this post, the team shares how ProTecht® allows brands and retailers to provide their customers with the opportunity to be more sustainable in the way they maintain their textile products.
There is a growing need to include trustworthy, sustainable labels or hang tags on garments (Fashion United, 2021). This post describes how eco-labels are one way to get consumers such information.
Eco-labels and positioning sustainable products
This post discusses the disconnect between what the fashion industry believes shoppers expect in terms of sustainability and what consumers really want. The sooner brands can get input about consumers’ expectations, the more useful this information is in aligning products to the right place at the right time.
Why brands should align products with consumer sustainability expectations
Is the fast fashion industry in decline?
This post shares that current projections contradict one another–many believe that fast fashion’s popularity will continue, while others see it threatened by social and environmental concerns.
Is the fast fashion industry in decline?
Textile Trends in 2022
This post discusses how the fashion industry seeks to become more sustainable by developing new textiles or using preferred forms of already common textiles. It also notes the rising popularity of next-gen materials, like bio-based materials.
Product passports
Product passports allow for tracking the creation and life of an article of clothing before purchasing it. This post describes how passports allow brands to be transparent, which helps them to gain trust and build loyalty by offering a trustworthy method to determine and promote sustainability.
We hope that this blog recap guide provided helpful information on the progress and potential of sustainability in the fashion industry. Please subscribe to the blog to receive updates via email, and follow along on social media to keep up with our team:
We wish you all the best and look forward to continued growth and progress in 2023. Happy holidays!