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Introduction to the apparel industry

The apparel industry is one of the bigger employers in the manufacturing world.

In 2018, the whole apparel market weighted more than US$326 billion and is expected to grow close to US$349 billion in 2021.

The apparel market is the wearing branch of the textile market, which weight more than US$900 today.

H&M, Gap, Inditex... You know these brands which are some of the most powerful in the industry.

What is the path of the clothes you wear from design to sales ?
The Apparel Supply Chain

1
The Raw Materials
Meters of fabric are to be sold to the manufacturers
2
Cutting & Sewing
The fabrics are processed into brand new fashion clothes !
3
Retail Sales
Clothes are to be sold, either in the producing country or in any other in the world.
What's wrong with it ?
Historically, industries have migrated to countries where workforce is cheaper.

The main problem with it : The working conditions of the people involved in the supply chain.
In 2013, the Rana Plaza, a manufacturing building collapsed. 1127 deads.
This event was the trigger for a sufficient awareness of the manufacturing issues.
Other issues : The ecological consequences of savage manufacturing and health problems caused by cotton production.
250.000 Indian farmers have committed suicide because of Monsanto's debts - Some villages cannot drink the water they were used to...
Enough clothes at home ? This is what happens in Haïti due to all the "charity donations" we do by giving our former clothes...
Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Fight on behalf of employees in developing countries to draw attention to poor working conditions
Who We Are
French exchange students, we're seeking to live in a more sustainable world, but still with good looking clothes.

Vianney
Arthur
Gallery
Let's bring these people a decent working life.
You + Social Media = Social Impact
You're awesome. Let's talk.

Email
vpsenlecq@wpi.edu
avbruneau@wpi.edu

This isn't just a website.

IT'S A SOCIAL MOVEMENT

Introduction to the apparel industry

The Apparel Supply Chain

The Raw Materials

Cutting & Sewing

Retail Sales

What's wrong with it ?

Historically, industries have migrated to countries where workforce is cheaper.

The main problem with it : The working conditions of the people involved in the supply chain.

In 2013, the Rana Plaza, a manufacturing building collapsed. 1127 deads.

Other issues : The ecological consequences of savage manufacturing and health problems caused by cotton production.

250.000 Indian farmers have committed suicide because of Monsanto's debts - Some villages cannot drink the water they were used to...

Enough clothes at home ? This is what happens in Haïti due to all the "charity donations" we do by giving our former clothes...

Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Fight on behalf of employees in developing countries to draw attention to poor working conditions

Who We Are

French exchange students, we're seeking to live in a more sustainable world, but still with good looking clothes.

Vianney

Arthur

Gallery

Let's bring these people a decent working life.

You + Social Media = Social Impact

You're awesome. Let's talk.