Abstract
The textile industry presents one of the most threatening patterns of production concerning the global environmental impact. In this article, we investigated the textile fiber composition of women's clothing in the retail trade of Santos (Brazil), through information read on the labels during July 2017 (winter) and January 2018 (summer), in three types of stores: department, popular and thrift stores. The inspected garments consisted mainly of polyester, viscose, and cotton fibers, although fibers such as elastane, polyamide, and acrylic were eventually present as fabric complements. We calculate clothes´ ecological footprints by multiplying the fibers´ proportions by their sustainability notes and adapt the results to the current Brazilian labeling system. We did not detect ecological footprints differences in types of stores, nor seasons of the year. There was predominance (69 %) of clothes with a high ecological footprint (low sustainability). Exposure of the ecological footprint to clothing labels can influence consumer purchasing decisions and encourage the development of more sustainable products. Thus, we propose the application of the labeling system as an environmental management tool for the Brazilian fashion sector.
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