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Fast fashion’ is so called partly because the fashion industry now releases new lines every week, when historically this happened four times a year
Fast fashion’ is so called partly because the fashion industry now releases new lines every week, when historically this happened four times a year
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Fast fashion
Fast fashion
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The textiles industry produced 7.6 kilograms of fibre per person on the planet in 1995. By 2018, this had nearly doubled to 13.8 kilograms per person
The textiles industry produced 7.6 kilograms of fibre per person on the planet in 1995. By 2018, this had nearly doubled to 13.8 kilograms per person
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Textiles industry
Textiles industry
More than 60 million tonnes of clothing is now bought every year, a figure that is expected to rise still further, to around 100 million tonnes, by 2030
More than 60 million tonnes of clothing is now bought every year, a figure that is expected to rise still further, to around 100 million tonnes, by 2030
60 million tonnes
60 million tonnes
Worldwide, 300 million people are employed by the industry. But incredibly, more than 50 billion garments are discarded within a year of being made
Worldwide, 300 million people are employed by the industry. But incredibly, more than 50 billion garments are discarded within a year of being made
300 million people
300 million people
The proof is there in the data. In 1995, the textiles industry produced 7.6 kilograms of fibre per person on the planet. By 2018, this had nearly doubled to 13.8 kilograms per person
The proof is there in the data. In 1995, the textiles industry produced 7.6 kilograms of fibre per person on the planet. By 2018, this had nearly doubled to 13.8 kilograms per person
Proof
Proof
Flashcards
Fast Fashion
Fast Fashion
The fashion industry practice of releasing new clothing lines very frequently, often weekly.
Textiles Industry
Textiles Industry
The industry responsible for producing fibers and fabrics for clothing and other textile products.
60 Million Tonnes
60 Million Tonnes
The approximate amount of clothing bought globally each year, expected to rise to 100 million tonnes by 2030.
300 Million People
300 Million People
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Doubled Fiber Production
Doubled Fiber Production
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Supporting Data
Supporting Data
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Garment Waste
Garment Waste
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Employment
Employment
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Fibre production
Fibre production
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Industry Data
Industry Data
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