
What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?
Are you wondering what your wardrobe has got to do with growing water challenges in countries that have a strong textile industry?
What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?

What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?
Are you wondering what your wardrobe has got to do with growing water challenges in countries that have a strong textile industry?
What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?

What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?
Are you wondering what your wardrobe has got to do with growing water challenges in countries that have a strong textile industry?
What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?

What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?
Are you wondering what your wardrobe has got to do with growing water challenges in countries that have a strong textile industry?
What is your wardrobe’s
Water Footprint?
Exploring Fashion's Deep Impact on Global Water Resources
[ 01 ] The Natural Water Circle
Waters are in a constant, cyclic motion. Only 2.5% of our blue resources are actually fresh water.
Learn more
[ 02 ] Out of Balance
With freshwater increasingly becoming a global resource that is driven by international trade, more and more regions are challenged to manage their (remaining) water resources efficiently and in a sustainable way
Learn more
[ 03 ] VIRTUAL WATER
Water is not only necessary for our own drinking needs but moreover for the production of goods and services
Learn more
[ 04 ] The Water Footprint
The concept of the water footprint allows us to measure the use of water, hidden in our goods
Learn more
The Lifecycle of an Apparel Product
Before ending up in your closet, your garments travel a long way. Explore the journey of your clothes, and learn about their impact on water throughout their entire life cycle.
[ 01 ]

Product Development and Design
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[ 02 ]

Sourcing of Raw Materials
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[ 05 ]

Dyeing and Finishing
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[ 08 ]

Use Phase
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[ 07 ]
Distribution
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[ 03 ]
Processing of Raw Materials
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[ 04 ]

Knitting and Weaving
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[ 06 ]

Manufacturing
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[ 09 ]

END OF LIFE
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DISCLAIMER
SIDE NOTE
[ 10 ]

LOGISTICS
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How the fibers in our clothes affect water resources
While there is no perfectly sustainable fiber, and even though the water impact of a material can vary significantly depending on its sourcing, assessing the environmental impacts of each material is key to reducing a product’s overall impact.
While there is no perfectly sustainable fiber, and even though the water impact of a material can vary significantly depending on its sourcing, assessing the environmental impacts of each material is key to reducing a product’s overall impact.
While there is no perfectly sustainable fiber, and even though the water impact of a material can vary significantly depending on its sourcing, assessing the environmental impacts of each material is key to reducing a product’s overall impact.
POLYESTER
Polyester is the most extensively used fiber globally, constituting approximately 54% of global fiber production in 2022.[1] Water consumption in polyester fiber production is relatively low (using steam and cooling water) but significantly impacts water quality. With polyester being an oil-based fiber, over 99% of its water footprint stems from water pollution linked to oil exploration.[2] Oil extraction brings up "produced water", which contains various pollutants. Treating or diluting this water with large freshwater quantities is necessary to ensure environmental safety, with common practices including injection back into the ground, treatment for reuse, or allowing evaporation.[3] Additionally, during a garment’s use phase, microplastic pollution from washing synthetic materials is a concern, with studies indicating that synthetic textiles are responsible for 8% to 35% of the overall microplastics discharged into water bodies.[4] [5]
COTTON
VISCOSE
WOOL
LEATHER
POLYESTER
Polyester is the most extensively used fiber globally, constituting approximately 54% of global fiber production in 2022.[1] Water consumption in polyester fiber production is relatively low (using steam and cooling water) but significantly impacts water quality. With polyester being an oil-based fiber, over 99% of its water footprint stems from water pollution linked to oil exploration.[2] Oil extraction brings up "produced water", which contains various pollutants. Treating or diluting this water with large freshwater quantities is necessary to ensure environmental safety, with common practices including injection back into the ground, treatment for reuse, or allowing evaporation.[3] Additionally, during a garment’s use phase, microplastic pollution from washing synthetic materials is a concern, with studies indicating that synthetic textiles are responsible for 8% to 35% of the overall microplastics discharged into water bodies.[4] [5]
COTTON
VISCOSE
WOOL
LEATHER
POLYESTER
Polyester is the most extensively used fiber globally, constituting approximately 54% of global fiber production in 2022.[1] Water consumption in polyester fiber production is relatively low (using steam and cooling water) but significantly impacts water quality. With polyester being an oil-based fiber, over 99% of its water footprint stems from water pollution linked to oil exploration.[2] Oil extraction brings up "produced water", which contains various pollutants. Treating or diluting this water with large freshwater quantities is necessary to ensure environmental safety, with common practices including injection back into the ground, treatment for reuse, or allowing evaporation.[3] Additionally, during a garment’s use phase, microplastic pollution from washing synthetic materials is a concern, with studies indicating that synthetic textiles are responsible for 8% to 35% of the overall microplastics discharged into water bodies.[4] [5]
COTTON
VISCOSE
WOOL
LEATHER
POLYESTER
Polyester is the most extensively used fiber globally, constituting approximately 54% of global fiber production in 2022.[1] Water consumption in polyester fiber production is relatively low (using steam and cooling water) but significantly impacts water quality. With polyester being an oil-based fiber, over 99% of its water footprint stems from water pollution linked to oil exploration.[2] Oil extraction brings up "produced water", which contains various pollutants. Treating or diluting this water with large freshwater quantities is necessary to ensure environmental safety, with common practices including injection back into the ground, treatment for reuse, or allowing evaporation.[3] Additionally, during a garment’s use phase, microplastic pollution from washing synthetic materials is a concern, with studies indicating that synthetic textiles are responsible for 8% to 35% of the overall microplastics discharged into water bodies.[4] [5]
COTTON
VISCOSE
WOOL
LEATHER
Exploring Fashion's Deep Impact on Global Water Resources
[ 01 ] The Natural Water Circle
Waters are in a constant, cyclic motion. Only 2.5% of our blue resources are actually fresh water.
Learn more
[ 02 ] Out of Balance
With freshwater increasingly becoming a global resource that is driven by international trade, more and more regions are challenged to manage their (remaining) water resources efficiently and in a sustainable way
Learn more
[ 03 ] VIRTUAL WATER
Water is not only necessary for our own drinking needs but moreover for the production of goods and services
Learn more
[ 04 ] The Water Footprint
The concept of the water footprint allows us to measure the use of water, hidden in our goods
Learn more
[ 01 ] The Natural Water Circle
Waters are in a constant, cyclic motion. Only 2.5% of our blue resources are actually fresh water.
Learn more
[ 02 ] Out of Balance
With freshwater increasingly becoming a global resource that is driven by international trade, more and more regions are challenged to manage their (remaining) water resources efficiently and in a sustainable way
Learn more
[ 03 ] VIRTUAL WATER
Water is not only necessary for our own drinking needs but moreover for the production of goods and services
Learn more
[ 04 ] The Water Footprint
The concept of the water footprint allows us to measure the use of water, hidden in our goods
Learn more
Exploring Fashion's Deep Impact on Global Water Resources
[ 01 ] The Natural Water Circle
Waters are in a constant, cyclic motion. Only 2.5% of our blue resources are actually fresh water.
Learn more
[ 02 ] Out of Balance
With freshwater increasingly becoming a global resource that is driven by international trade, more and more regions are challenged to manage their (remaining) water resources efficiently and in a sustainable way
Learn more
[ 03 ] VIRTUAL WATER
Water is not only necessary for our own drinking needs but moreover for the production of goods and services
Learn more
[ 04 ] The Water Footprint
The concept of the water footprint allows us to measure the use of water, hidden in our goods
Learn more
[ 01 ] The Natural Water Circle
Waters are in a constant, cyclic motion. Only 2.5% of our blue resources are actually fresh water.
Learn more
[ 02 ] Out of Balance
With freshwater increasingly becoming a global resource that is driven by international trade, more and more regions are challenged to manage their (remaining) water resources efficiently and in a sustainable way
Learn more
[ 03 ] VIRTUAL WATER
Water is not only necessary for our own drinking needs but moreover for the production of goods and services
Learn more
[ 04 ] The Water Footprint
The concept of the water footprint allows us to measure the use of water, hidden in our goods
Learn more
The Lifecycle of an Apparel Product
Before ending up in your closet, your garments travel a long way. Explore the journey of your clothes, and learn about their impact on water throughout their entire life cycle.
[ 01 ]

Product Development and Design
Learn more
[ 02 ]

Sourcing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[ 05 ]

Dyeing and Finishing
Learn more
[ 08 ]

Use Phase
Learn more
[ 07 ]
Distribution
Learn more


[ 03 ]
Processing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[ 04 ]

Knitting and Weaving
Learn more
[ 06 ]

Manufacturing
Learn more
[ 09 ]

END OF LIFE
Learn more
[ 01 ]

Product Development and Design
Learn more
[ 02 ]

Sourcing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[ 05 ]

Dyeing and Finishing
Learn more
[ 08 ]

Use Phase
Learn more
[ 07 ]
Distribution
Learn more


[ 03 ]
Processing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[ 04 ]

Knitting and Weaving
Learn more
[ 06 ]

Manufacturing
Learn more
[ 09 ]

END OF LIFE
Learn more
[ 10 ]


LOGISTICS
Learn more
DISCLAIMER
SIDE NOTE
[ 01 ] The Natural Water Circle
Waters are in a constant, cyclic motion. Only 2.5% of our blue resources are actually fresh water.
Learn more
[ 02 ] Out of Balance
With freshwater increasingly becoming a global resource that is driven by international trade, more and more regions are challenged to manage their (remaining) water resources efficiently and in a sustainable way
Learn more
[ 03 ] VIRTUAL WATER
Water is not only necessary for our own drinking needs but moreover for the production of goods and services
Learn more
[ 04 ] The Water Footprint
The concept of the water footprint allows us to measure the use of water, hidden in our goods
Learn more
[ 01 ] The Natural Water Circle
Waters are in a constant, cyclic motion. Only 2.5% of our blue resources are actually fresh water.
Learn more
[ 02 ] Out of Balance
With freshwater increasingly becoming a global resource that is driven by international trade, more and more regions are challenged to manage their (remaining) water resources efficiently and in a sustainable way
Learn more
[ 03 ] VIRTUAL WATER
Water is not only necessary for our own drinking needs but moreover for the production of goods and services
Learn more
[ 04 ] The Water Footprint
The concept of the water footprint allows us to measure the use of water, hidden in our goods
Learn more
The Lifecycle of an Apparel Product
Before ending up in your closet, your garments travel a long way. Explore the journey of your clothes, and learn about their impact on water throughout their entire life cycle.
[01]


Product Development and Design
Learn more
[02]


Sourcing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[03]


Processing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[04]


Knitting and Weaving
Learn more
[05]


Dyeing and Finishing
Learn more
[06]


Manufacturing
Learn more
[07]


Distribution
Learn more
[08]


Use Phase
Learn more
[09]


END OF LIFE
Learn more
[10]


LOgisTICS
Learn more
The Lifecycle of an Apparel Product
Before ending up in your closet, your garments travel a long way. Explore the journey of your clothes, and learn about their impact on water throughout their entire life cycle.
[01]


Product Development and Design
Learn more
[02]


Sourcing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[03]


Processing of Raw Materials
Learn more
[04]


Knitting and Weaving
Learn more
[05]


Dyeing and Finishing
Learn more
[06]


Manufacturing
Learn more
[07]


Distribution
Learn more
[08]


Use Phase
Learn more
[09]


END OF LIFE
Learn more
[10]


LOgisTICS
Learn more
What to Choose?
Considering the impact of the textile industry on water resources, you might wonder how to navigate the world of textiles and fashion, and what factors to consider when making clothing purchases.
Consumer decisions
Reflecting on our impact on the natural water cycle prompts the question: How can I reduce my water footprint and contribute to more sustainable water use?
Learn more
second hand
Opting for second-hand clothing holds remarkable advantages, not only for our style but also for water conservation efforts.
Learn more
Consumer decisions
Reflecting on our impact on the natural water cycle prompts the question: How can I reduce my water footprint and contribute to more sustainable water use?
Learn more
second hand
Opting for second-hand clothing holds remarkable advantages, not only for our style but also for water conservation efforts.
Learn more
What to Choose?
Considering the impact of the textile industry on water resources, you might wonder how to navigate the world of textiles and fashion, and what factors to consider when making clothing purchases.
Consumer decisions
Reflecting on our impact on the natural water cycle prompts the question: How can I reduce my water footprint and contribute to more sustainable water use?
Learn more
second hand
Opting for second-hand clothing holds remarkable advantages, not only for our style but also for water conservation efforts.
Learn more
What to Choose?
Considering the impact of the textile industry on water resources, you might wonder how to navigate the world of textiles and fashion, and what factors to consider when making clothing purchases.
Consumer decisions
Reflecting on our impact on the natural water cycle prompts the question: How can I reduce my water footprint and contribute to more sustainable water use?
Learn more
second hand
Opting for second-hand clothing holds remarkable advantages, not only for our style but also for water conservation efforts.
Learn more
What to Choose?
Considering the impact of the textile industry on water resources, you might wonder how to navigate the world of textiles and fashion, and what factors to consider when making clothing purchases.
What to Choose?
Considering the impact of the textile industry on water resources, you might wonder how to navigate the world of textiles and fashion, and what factors to consider when making clothing purchases.
Consumer decisions
Reflecting on our impact on the natural water cycle prompts the question: How can I reduce my water footprint and contribute to more sustainable water use?
Learn more
second hand
Opting for second-hand clothing holds remarkable advantages, not only for our style but also for water conservation efforts.
Learn more
This website has been developed by the NGO Drip by Drip and designed & implemented by Daniela Gomes, Ali Azimi & Daniel Ternes.
Funded by Engagement Global with funds from the BMZ.
For questions, feedback, inquiries please contact Drip by Drip via mail@dripbydrip.org
This website has been developed by the NGO Drip by Drip and designed & implemented by Daniela Gomes, Ali Azimi & Daniel Ternes.
Funded by Engagement Global with funds from the BMZ.
For questions, feedback, inquiries please contact Drip by Drip via mail@dripbydrip.org
This website has been developed by the NGO Drip by Drip and designed & implemented by Daniela Gomes, Ali Azimi & Daniel Ternes.
Funded by Engagement Global with funds from the BMZ.
For questions, feedback, inquiries please contact Drip by Drip via mail@dripbydrip.org
This website has been developed by the NGO Drip by Drip and designed & implemented by Daniela Gomes, Ali Azimi & Daniel Ternes.
Funded by Engagement Global with funds from the BMZ.
For questions, feedback, inquiries please contact Drip by Drip via mail@dripbydrip.org