by Josep Maria Reichardt National textile production towards sustainability
Globalization produced a gradual evolution of textile production towards a clothing model known as “fast-fashion”. In recent times, a part of society has alarmed about the risks of this type of manufacturing and encouraged companies to bet on procedures of textile production based on sustainability.
The current SARS-COV-19 pandemic has accelerated this change towards more ethical production models in the textile industry, causing large national brands with a presence in international markets to trust companies such as Onatex.
It should be noted that sustainability is a condition that involves applying responsible procedures with society and the environment throughout the supply chain. That is why companies like Onatex offer total management of the production process of textile products, from the design of collections, the process of pattern making and scaling and textile manufacturing.
It is not easy to redirect a textile company towards sustainability. It is of great importance to take care of all the details until the final result. For example, the Onatex team works with sustainable and environmentally responsible fabrics that have certificates such as GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), GRS (Global Recycled Standard), OCS (Organic Content Standard) and are always looking for Organic Cotton fabrics. , Bamboo, TENCEL ™ (Lyocell), linen and Recycled materials.
On the other hand, it is worth warning about the risks of greenwashing. Bill greenwashing It is a technique that many companies in the textile sector use to falsely communicate that they use sustainable procedures in the supply chain of their products. These practices are increasingly penalized at a social level and even at a legal level. For this reason, it is important to seek advice and be aware that the company is aligned with sustainable values that can be demonstrated to the public.
With the current pandemic, it became visible that companies that maintained attitudes of co-responsibility with society and the environment were more valued by society and by public institutions. This situation has been analyzed by the large companies in the national and international textile industry, and more and more companies are betting on the path of ethics and textile undertakings towards sustainability in all areas and departments.
It is not just about words, society is increasingly demanding that companies act responsibly and that their activity does not cause damage that could harm future generations or the natural environment.
Taking into account the current situation, the need for management such as that provided by Onatex is clear; high-quality textile production, with rapid response, flexible manufacturing, on-time deliveries and experienced and efficient teams that provide service and products that are responsible for society and the environment.
In short, to have a company with values focused on new sustainability trends, the company must establish a commitment to be as responsible as possible throughout the supply chain, from the start of production to the management of the final product.
