EIM’s second report shows industry progress
Jeanologia’s EIM (Environmental Impact Measuring) software, has presented its second report, analysing processes that have been measured with its software.
Of the 100,280 washes it mapped from 359 suppliers, two-thirds were classified as low impact, reflecting a positive trend driven by process optimisation and the adoption of more efficient technologies, it said.
Water consumption remains stable at around 30 litres per garment, indicating a plateau after years of continuous improvement. Energy shows the strongest performance, with 85% of processes classified as low impact, driven by equipment modernisation and automation.
However, around a third of chemical processes were classified as high impact. Factors such as the use of generic chemicals, lack of transparency in formulations and the persistence of pumice stones or potassium permanganate continue to limit progress, it added.
Begoña García, creator of EIM and co-author of the report, said: “The industry has proven that it can improve when it measures its impact, but the next step requires accelerating the adoption of technologies and leaving behind practices that are no longer sustainable. Today, more than ever, we need reliable data to make informed decisions and move towards a real transformation of the industry.”
The report, which was also co-authored by Michael Kininmonth, can be accessed here. It will be published on annual basis, enabling comparisons.
