The supply chains for fashion are already being impacted by extreme weather occurrences.Due to the Texas drought, the US Department of Agriculture predicts a 28% yearly drop in supplies. Other major producers, including Turkey, Brazil, China, and India, are in danger. Beyond the manufacturing of fibres, climate change has a significant influence on the fashion supply chain. Regenerative agriculture and climate-specific supply chain diversification are two future-focused strategies that the fashion industry will need to employ.
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Brands may evaluate a region’s potential to recover from harsh weather and its climate resilience. The New Zealand Merino Company is creating ZQRX, a network of wool producers that employ sustainable farming methods. Extreme weather events are happening increasingly often in Mongolia, which increases livestock mortality and ecological loss. Herders are receiving training from the Sustainable Fibre Alliance on rangeland management and risk mitigation. Brands may choose to invest in recycled and next-generation fibres instead of producing as much new fibre.
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