Ecological Issues

Textile production and care can harm the environment:

1. Textile Production

• Synthetic textiles (e.g., polyester) are made from fossil fuels.
• Pesticides used on cotton crops cause water pollution.
• Chemicals in dyes (e.g., denim) contaminate water supplies.

2. Textile Care

• Washing/drying clothes too often uses energy and shortens their lifespan.
• Cleaning products like detergents and bleach harm the environment.

3. Textile Use

• Discarded textiles end up in landfills as synthetic fibres are non-biodegradable.