The fashion industry produced almost 5% of manmade CO2 emissions in 2015 – more than aviation and shipping combined. Synthetic fiber production accounts for around 40% of total fashion industry emissions.
Catastrophic
Outcome
On current trend, the negative impacts of the industry will be potentially catastrophic. If the industry continues on its current path, by 2050, it could use more than 26% of the carbon budget associated with a 2°C pathway.
There
is no solution
Most of materials which are currently used in the fashion industry are concerning because they are associated with environmental pollution, depletion of scarce resources and lack of recyclability. The current sustainable solutions are not able to meet the demand of a fast growing market.
Until now
Fairbrics is developing the first synthetic fiber with a net positive impact on climate change and capable of meeting the demand of the market.