Synthetic fibers affect both health and the environment but are mass produced because they are cheap and can be made in large quantities compared to natural fibers. Eri silk and natural dyes constitute slow fashion. The longevity of Eri silk alone is a major reason why sustainable fashion is the answer to fast fashion.
The fashion industry is the 2nd largest polluting industry in the world, first being the oil industry. Fast fashion has been dominating and reshaping the fashion industry since the 1990s which have led to enormous greenhouse gas emissions and impacted the environment severely.
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