Did you know that the EU was the world’s biggest importer of textiles and apparel in 2023, importing about €176.9 billion worth of apparel, according to the World Trade Organisation? France, Germany, Italy and Spain were some of the largest importers within the bloc.
Much of this is because of the surge in fast fashion seen in recent years, boosted by companies such as Temu and Shein, who offer products at extremely low prices.
