{"id":3340,"date":"2022-05-22T21:39:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T21:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgtgroup.net\/3-best-practices-to-prevent-chemical-risks-in-the-textile-supply-chain\/"},"modified":"2024-05-11T10:05:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T10:05:39","slug":"3-buenas-practicas-para-prevenir-los-riesgos-quimicos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sgtgroup.net\/es\/3-buenas-practicas-para-prevenir-los-riesgos-quimicos\/","title":{"rendered":"3 buenas pr\u00e1cticas para prevenir los riesgos qu\u00edmicos en el sector textil"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is well known that the textile, footwear and leather industry is high-polluting and uses a large amount of chemicals. Each year this industry consumes over 9 million tons of chemicals globally and, to break it down further 1,900 chemicals are used in the production of clothing, of which 165 are classified by the EU as hazardous to health or the environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Chemicals are used right from the beginning of the manufacturing process, from farming where pesticides can be used to grow raw materials like cotton or flax, through to the production line where, among others, dyes, treatments or decorative materials such as denim finishes are employed. These chemicals used along the supply chain can end up in water, soil and air, harming the planet and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Despite the positive evolution we\u2019ve seen in the past decade with, among others, the \u2018detox commitment<\/a>\u2019 made by some of the key industry brands, more needs to be done to work towards a safer and more efficient chemical management system for textile and apparel factories across the globe. Indeed, chemical management remains largely misunderstood and those complexities mean many factories – mostly small to medium size – as well as some brands and retailers may only react when a chemical-related incident happens, leading to supply chain disruptions, sales loss and negative publicity.<\/p>\n

This article highlights the three best practices for textile, apparel brands and retailers who want to adopt a preventive approach towards chemical management in their supply chain.<\/p>\n

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Three Best Practices to Prevent Chemical Risks in the Textile Supply Chain<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Knowledge is Key<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

Suppliers or factories should be trained\u00a0<\/a>to ensure they have skills to implement\u00a0an effective chemical management program. Basic chemical management training encompasses the following:<\/p>\n