2. Challenges facing the textile industry

2.1 Materials procurement

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2.1.1 Textile fibers

The raw materials used in the textile industry are a major contributor to environmental impact, particularly in terms of water consumption and pollution, the use of non-renewable raw materials and energy consumption.

Natural fibers have been used in textiles for thousands of years, offering the textile industry an attractive alternative to petroleum-based artificial or synthetic fibers. The production of textile fibers using organic farming methods...