Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FIBRES in our new guide redressdesignaward.com/learn

From raw materials to disposal, there is an environmental impact at each stage based on the type of fibre used in the fabric of clothing. Each stage uses energy and natural resources and can generate pollution including greenhouse gas emissions and the release of toxic chemicals into waterways.

In addition to the fibre guide, Redress has multiple guides at the above link covering the following subjects:
- Fashion and the Environment
- Zero-waste design
- Up-cycling
- Reconstruction
- Sourcing Textile Waste
- Sustainable Business
- Marketing Sustainable Fashion