Denim Experts Debate First Steps Toward SustainabilityDenim’s use of water and potassium permanganate were topics of conversation during a pan...
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Denim’s use of water and potassium permanganate were topics of conversation during a panel on the industry’s sustainable victories and challenges last week at Sourcing at Magic in Las Vegas.
Moderated by Cindy Lin, CEO and co-founder of the social impact technology company Hey Social Good, Patricia Medina, executive director of Mexico-based garment manufacturer Aztex Network, and Santiago Rodriguez, Calk Denim U.S. sales manager, discussed the first steps designers can take to clean up their production.
Understanding why the industry needs sustainable alternatives and how these can work in tandem with conventional machinery is the backbone to making educated choices , Lin said.
That means starting with basic steps to avoid being overwhelmed by big investments, Rodriguez said. “Being solid and consistent is that path,” he continued, adding that companies must integrate sustainability into their DNA.
Or, the first step can be as bold as eliminating potassium permanganate from production altogether, Medina said.
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