Clothing Manufacturing
Following the fabric’s production, it travels to the sewing factory, where workers cut it according to the pattern pieces. Crafting a finished garment necessitates an array of accessories, including thread, buttons, zippers, and labels, all procured from various suppliers. Usually, factories use ‘lines’ where textile workers sew a specific part of a garment, such as sleeves or collars. Once a garment has passed through all the lines, the final garment is ready as it is checked and packed before being transported. Today, virtually no clothes are produced in Sweden but mainly in developing countries such as China, Bangladesh, India and South American countries.
Problems – Clothing Manufacturing
The sewing unit collects the materials and accessories to include the elements in a garment. Different parts may have various environmental problems; for example, metal buttons may have high lead levels, or prints may contain phthalates. Some parts may have been manufactured under different conditions and laws where environmental management requirements differ
A well-defined plan for pattern-cutting is essential to minimize waste while cutting pattern pieces. Generally, we have to discard about 15 to 20% of the fabric on the cutting table.
Under transportation of the garments, different methods of shipment are used depending on how far away the garment production took place. When distances are more significant, the most common is by boat or air transport. When shipping distances are shorter, we often transport by truck.
Antifungal agents are sometimes added to prevent growth during long journeys. These agents are often allergenic and affect both humans and the environment.
If you want to read more and follow the whole process, please check out the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, where you can learn more about our work: Naturskyddsforeningen.se – Facts, Garment School 
