Global Sustainable Clothing Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)

Sustainable clothing refers to the clothes created while considering the environment & humanity. Its goal is to have a system that leaves zero negative footprints on the environment. The industry is rapidly growing despite the ongoing pandemic & high costs associated with sustainable clothing as buyers have switched to online channels to find their favorite clothes that they couldn't find offline.

According to the world bank, the fashion sector is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions, which exceeds the combined emissions from international flights & maritime shipping. At this pace, the sector's greenhouse gas emissions will rise more than 50% by 2030. Hence, with these surging carbon emissions, the demand for eco-friendly materials is expected to significantly increase, which, in turn, would boost the market during 2021-26.

Moreover, the mounting penetration of social media results in increased awareness regarding the environmental impacts of the clothing industry, which shall also augment the market growth during the forecast years, further states the research report, "Global Sustainable Clothing Market Analysis, 2021."

COVID-19 Outbreak Significantly Impacted the Global Sustainable Clothing Market

• Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic shutdowns generated unprecedented challenges for the clothing industry, including reduced consumer spending & disrupted supply chains.
• The pandemic affected the Global Sustainable Clothing Market, mainly due to international trade restrictions, disruptions in supply chain & logistics, order cancellations, and suddenly diminishing demand.
• However, the growing environmental awareness encouraging many consumers to switch to more sustainable & greener clothing choices shall positively impact the fashion sector.
• Moreover, sustainability is the new trend & more consumers are demanding it. For instance, according to a story posted on the UN's Environment Program website in June, the designer Nimco Adam, 'Queen of Tie-Dye,' realized during the pandemic that chemical dyes had severely impacted her health & the environment. It made her decide to make sustainability a part of her work ethic & life.
• Similarly, this awareness has influenced many consumers & businesses to opt for sustainable lifestyles.