Evolution of the fashion marketplace
As the global economic landscape changes, so do technologies and consumer preferences. We have state-of-the-art laboratories located around the world for your convenience, so you can test for quality, fit and durability criteria based on consumer expectations. Our robust software can help you collect data, provide insights and maintain stringent quality controls across your entire supply chain and product portfolio.
Key market drivers for stakeholders of the textile, apparel and footwear industries include:
- Global market access – Staying current with rapidly transforming regulations and requirements is difficult when trying to shorten the time to market. It’s important to consider safety, quality and compliance early in product development.
- Sustainability – The fashion industry generates 92 million tons of textile waste annually and accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions. Footwear and garment production together contribute 8% of greenhouse gases. As a result, sustainability has become a core business priority, tied closely to environmental stewardship and social responsibility across the global value chain.1,2
- Sourcing challenges – Brands and retailers understand the importance of emerging markets for sourcing, such as Bangladesh, India, Turkey and many Southeast Asian and African countries. Expanding to new geographies presents exciting opportunities for growth, and navigating supply chain management can be a rewarding challenge.
These key influences can result in advantageous developments. UL Solutions can help you establish a comprehensive strategy and holistic approach to bundling compliance, quality and sustainability throughout your supply chain.
References
1 Fashion Waste — 2025 Facts & Statistics — Waste Managed
2 17 Most Worrying Textile Waste Statistics & Facts [2025] — TheRoundup
