5 Lesser-known facts about the apparel industry

The oldest known woven garment is a linen dress from ancient Egypt

Historical Roots

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Natural Dyeing Techniques

Before synthetic dyes, ancient civilizations used natural sources like plants, insects, and minerals to dye fabrics.

Organic Cotton

It takes about 2,700 liters of water to produce the cotton needed for a single t-shirt, but organic cotton uses up to 91% less water compared to conventional cotton farming.

Sustainable Fashion

The average American throws away about 81 pounds (37 kg) of clothes each year. Sustainable fashion aims to reduce this by promoting recycling, upcycling, and the use of eco-friendly materials.

Denim, the fabric used for jeans, originally comes from the French city of Nîmes. The name "denim" is derived from "de Nîmes," meaning "from Nîmes.

The Origin of Denim