The apparel and textile industry has come under the sustainability microscope in recent years. With a high waste and polluting impact, companies have begun global efforts to create solutions. And despite the alarming numbers and data, sustainability efforts are starting to lead to positive change.

Joining Apparelist for a state of sustainability in the apparel industry discussion are Mel Lay and Dom Rosacci, a couple of the co-founders of Allmade Apparel. Both agree that we are starting to see positive change in the industry, but there’s still a lot of progress that needs to be made.

State of Sustainability Key Takeaways

• Consumers are demanding more sustainable products and have a higher standard of transparency in reporting
• Implementing sustainable practices in an apparel decorating business can get costly, but there are easy and simple things owners can start with
• Utilizing tools and resources can help owners gauge their environmental footprint and how they can do better