SGS investigates the challenges of sustainability and market growth in functional clothing
SGS publishes an article examining durable, chemically compliant and sustainable solutions for functional apparel manufacturers looking to lessen their environmental impact and expand their markets.
- (1888PressRelease) October 17, 2024 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article studying sustainable solutions for functional wear manufacturers and the challenges they face balancing environmental protection and product innovation.
Definitions of functional clothing have become blurred as designs adapt to new uses and settings. The thin line between professional settings and sports or leisure activities has led to changing consumer priorities, where garments offering durability, safety and performance enhancement are worn in a wide variety of environments. Clothing delivering comfort, functionality and support for physical activity are now characterized as ‘wellness-focused’.
This article looks at the booming global fashion industry which has become notorious for the traditional model of ‘take, make, dispose’. With consumers now making considered choices based on good environmental and social governance, this challenge to the industry has been compounded by growing awareness of ‘greenwashing’. Gaining trust and expanding market shares now hinge on certification based on recognized benchmarks.
Exploring the issues of durability and chemical management, the article explains how the challenges of sustainability can be managed through trusted third-party testing, which can provide validation for product claims as well as ensuring product safety and integrity.
Read the original Consumer Compact article, ‘Balancing the challenges of sustainability and market growth in functional clothing’.
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