In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Today, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a critical framework for improving global well-being and combating the impacts of climate change.
SDG12 emphasises the importance of sustainable consumption and production patterns, while SDG13 calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
How does incorporating tear-away hems into your workwear align with the SDGs? Firstly, the HMZ method maximises fabric use by using often-discarded fabric as extension pieces for trousers, reducing waste and promoting sustainable production practices. Secondly, implementing tear-away hems demonstrates a commitment to addressing climate change by embracing innovative solutions to long-standing industry challenges, such as reducing returns due to incorrect garment lengths.
Consider a leading Australian workwear brand’s size chart [image 1], offering 25 fit options with duplicated lengths. Assumptions about body types and proportions appear generalised. Why assume smaller-waisted individuals are taller, or larger-waisted individuals are shorter? This doesn’t reflect the true diversity we see in people.
Does your uniform selection unintentionally favour average-height individuals? HMZ offers a solution. Request tear-away hems on workwear to create an inclusive offering for individuals of diverse sizes and shapes.
There is now a choice for height inclusivity and sustainability. Request HMZ and redefine uniform selection to embrace diversity and sustainability.