Pandemic to push sustainability in fashion sector
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Significance
The crisis has also increased pressure on the sector to act more responsibly, socially and environmentally.
Impacts
- Fashion brands will gain a competitive advantage by responding to consumer pressure for more transparent production chains.
- As fashion firms integrate online and physical sale channels, their cybersecurity costs will rise.
- The push towards environmental sustainability will expand regenerative agriculture for essential raw materials such as cotton.
- Regenerative practices will gain traction in livestock farming for items using animal products, specifically leather.
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