SupplyCompass Blog

The global COVID-19 pandemic proves to be a challenging time for the fashion industry in many ways. SupplyCompass recently spoke to our linen manufacturing partner on how their business has evolved, what changes they expect to see in the industry once the pandemic is over, what technology is exciting them at the moment.

Econyl is a form of nylon that is made entirely from waste products. It is made from a range of post-consumer waste including abandoned fishing nets, carpets, and rigid textiles and aims to be a green alternative to the original product which is made from a derivative of oil.

For small and medium-sized fashion brands, choosing what type of manufacturing partners to work with is key strategic decision for the success and growth of their businesses.

Greenpeace has called polyester the 'Achilles heel' of fast fashion, making up around 60% of clothing worldwide. Today, there is twice as much demand for polyester compared with cotton.