Why the electrification of textile manufacturing needs more thought
The recent call by Fashion Revolution to rapidly electrify textile manufacturing operations through the implementation of renewables needs more careful consideration to avoid unintended rises in CO2 emissions.
After several subjective publications on synthetic fibres and fossil fuel use from activist groups over the past couple of years, it was somewhat refreshing to see Fashion Revolution’s recently released ‘What Fuels Fashion?’ report take a more holistic and nuanced view on the challenges facing the textile industry in terms of reduction of fossil fuel use and attendant CO2 emissions. By Phil Patterson.
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