It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Monash University

Fashion Footprint / Australian Industry

10 October 2022

2 minutes

Australians are the second largest consumers of textiles globally, behind the US, purchasing on average an estimated 27kg of new fashion and textiles each year. This is twice the global average of 13kg per person. There is an urgent need for the Australian government and fashion industry to reduce its significant fashion footprint and demonstrate leadership in sustainable practices.

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