Business Water Use In The
Garments and Textiles Industry

One of the obstacles faced is making sure the environmental standards are carried out in the factories. The clothing industry has been working hard to enforce regulations as rigorously as possible.  Fashion labels coordinate across the world to make sure that company policies are followed. Lesser developed nations have made a great deal of progress too. It's not hard to guarantee continuity in green policy when you’re really passionate about the environment. For example, Bangladesh, where much of the UK's cheaper clothing is made, has made significant progress in making sure that water is sourced properly and drained cleanly. Research supports the theory that the textile industry can operate almost in an environmental vacuum with very few negative consequences for the planet. But doing so used to come with a price tag to the customer. Now, thanks to environmental policy within the corporate boardroom we’re seeing environmentalism at the forefront of what clothing industries strive to achieve. After all, given the relatively young age of the people who buy designer clothes, the fashion houses are moving boldly to satisfy the demands of an environmentally proactive generation. All eyes are on the green agenda and not just the catwalk.