Beyond Aesthetics, Fibers are Judged on a Whole Lot More
The choice of what fiber to use in manufacturing fabric or apparel might seem mostly aesthetic, but that decision has an impact all the way through the supply chain to the consumer and beyond.
The fiber not only determines the performance and quality of the woven or knit materials and end product, but it also has an impact on comfort, longevity and sustainability.
Expert panelists at Texworld USA Monday discussed how “Choosing Preferred Fibers Makes a Difference” and broke it down to four areas of determination: whether the fiber can be traced, if there’s a standard or certification under which it was produced, if a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or other third-party assessment was conducted, and whether choosing that fiber can have a positive environmental or social impact.
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