Insight Report 8 minutes PremiumA Social and Sustainable Approach to Raw Material Innovation: Himalayan Wild Fibers Coresight Research June 26, 2017 Executive Summary An environmentally sustainable supply chain is becoming increasingly more important for the fashion industry, as apparel manufacturers make extensive use of resources, chemicals and energy, and often operate a global supply chain, all of which can have a big impact on the environment. An important focus for sustainable fashion is to source and use more eco-friendly raw materials such as sustainably-grown cotton, wood-based fibers and recycled synthetic materials. Himalayan Wild Fibers (HWF) is a socially-driven US enterprise with operations in Nepal that produces wild-harvested Himalayan nettle textile fiber and sells it into global textile supply chains as a raw material input for the manufacture of high-end apparel and furnishings. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 8: Close to Half of Body Shop UK Stores To CloseWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 14: Aldi Announces UK Store Expansion PlanRetail Shrink and ORC: Spotlight on Shoplifting—Theft Rates and Responses in the US and the UKRetail Around the World: International Women’s Day 2023