The Modern Dispatch

Water Usage

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A single drop of water falling on dry, cracked earth in a desert, with a distant textile factory under a hazy sky.
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Fast fashion's water use is immense, challenging sustainable style.

Each year, 80 billion new pieces of clothing are purchased globally, yet 85% of all textiles ultimately end up in landfills or incinerators.

Theo Ashford·June 9, 2026