6.1. Governmental Policies and Regulations: Governmental policies play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of sustainable practices within the tex-
tile industry. Supportive regulations, incentives, and subsidies can encourage sewing and knitting enterprises
to adopt eco-friendly measures and invest in green technologies
[1]
. For instance, the government’s promotion
of renewable energy adoption may prompt companies to shift towards cleaner energy sources, as evident in
the case of EcoFabrics
[2]
. Policymakers’ commitment to circular economy principles can drive companies to
embrace closed-loop systems, ensuring sustainable material sourcing and waste reduction.
6.2. Industry Regulations and Standards: Industry regulations and standards, often driven by collaboration among industry stakeholders and ex-
perts, set benchmarks for sustainable practices in the sewing and knitting sector. Compliance with eco-certifica-
tions and ethical standards, such as those adopted by Sustainable Threads
[3]
, not only enhances the credibility
of enterprises but also fosters consumer trust. These regulations ensure a level playing field, encouraging all
market players to prioritize sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
6.3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaboration among stakeholders, including businesses, NGOs, suppliers, customers, and local commu-
nities, is pivotal in driving collective efforts towards green development. The engagement of sewing and knitting
enterprises in fair trade practices, as demonstrated by GreenStitchers, showcases the positive outcomes of
such collaborative endeavors
[4]
. Partnerships facilitate knowledge sharing, access to sustainable resources,
and joint initiatives for sustainable innovation. Aligning interests and forging alliances among stakeholders cre-
ate a synergy that propels the entire industry towards a more sustainable future.
In conclusion, our research highlights that the green transition of the sewing and knitting industry hinges on
the confluence of internal strategies and external factors. The successful integration of competitive strategies
with sustainability principles is heavily influenced by the support and conducive environment created by gov-
ernmental policies, industry regulations, and stakeholder collaboration. Embracing sustainability not only en-
sures environmental preservation but also enhances brand reputation, customer loyalty, and overall business
resilience. As the industry embarks on the journey towards a greener future, recognizing and harnessing the
power of external factors will be paramount in realizing the shared vision of a sustainable and thriving sewing
and knitting industry.
