SAN FRANCISCO – The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), which works with brands and factories to reduce the environmental and social impact of the fashion and textiles industry, says the COVID-19 crisis will put back its work by at least six months.
The organisation, which is focused on reducing the use of energy, chemicals and water, says it has had to suspend site visits for all facilities because of the pandemic.
And it fears that, with the industry taking a huge financial hit during the pandemic, that sustainability initiatives could suffer when the immediate crisis is over as brands and other players look at reduced budgets.
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