Proximity and Purpose: How Local Production Alters the Environmental Footprint of Clothing
Introduction: Rethinking the Geography of a Garment When evaluating the ecological footprint of a piece of clothing, modern consumers naturally focus on the obvious markers: Is the cotton organic? Was the fiber synthetic or plant-based? Is the packaging biodegradable? However, one of the most structurally impactful—yet frequently overlooked—determinants of a garment’s environmental reality is where […]
