America Quote by Maria Cornejo
“Because America doesn't have a strong textile industry anymore, we have to bring things like fabrics, zippers, and color tape into the U.S., and having so many elements involved in production adds to the amount of waste. You might have some things coming from Italy, a button coming from China, or lining coming from Korea; it's just endless.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on US textile supply chain, 2020s
Importing many textile components creates complex supply chains and increases waste.
In simple terms: Complex sourcing leads to more waste.
Simplify production to reduce waste.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fashion design
- product development
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance cost with sustainability?
- What policies could encourage local textile manufacturing?
Domestic production may be costlier and less feasible.