VOICED: Fashion's green future: sustainable fabrics

The video discusses the textile industry's significant pollution impact and highlights efforts by fabric makers to adopt sustainable practices. It covers the use of recycled and organic materials, the role of fabric makers in promoting greener fashion, and innovative materials like Alcantara that offer lower carbon footprints. The video also touches on carbon offset initiatives and the long-term vision for a more sustainable fashion industry.

What is one of the main environmental issues associated with the textile industry?

• It is one of the world's biggest polluters.

• It uses too much water.

• It causes deforestation.

• It produces excessive noise pollution.

What are some fabric makers in Paris investing in for future collections?

• New fashion trends

• Synthetic dyes

• Environmentally friendly materials

• Cheaper production methods

What is a key characteristic of the new materials being used in fashion?

• They are more colorful.

• They are all natural.

• They are renewable, organic, reusable, and recyclable.

• They are cheaper to produce.

What is a notable feature of the Italian company's material compared to real leather?

• It is more expensive.

• It has a higher carbon footprint.

• It is less durable.

• It looks and feels like suede leather but is man-made.

How are some fabric makers offsetting their carbon footprint?

• By reducing production

• By using more natural dyes

• By increasing prices

• By financing eco projects