Innovative True Cost Calculator acts as a tool for sustainable fashion decisions

The True Cost Calculator, launched by the Flemish technological institute VITO and the design and fashion centre Flanders DC, is “the first tool in the fashion sector that calculates the full impact of clothing. The innovation offers a comprehensive view of the environmental and social costs associated with fashion production. This innovative project was financed by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme.

According to its creators, the tool represents “an important step towards sustainable decision-making in the fashion industry.” While primarily developed for fashion professionals such as designers and buyers, the True Cost Calculator is available for public use via its website.

By using this online calculator, fashion professionals can more accurately measure and compare the ecological and social impacts of textiles throughout their entire life cycle. The tool accounts for a wide range of factors, including external costs like transport and waste processing. “Moreover, everything is supported by scientifically substantiated data from garments,” ensuring that the tool provides credible and reliable insights.

Notably, the calculator is freely accessible, allowing a broad audience to engage in “responsible and substantiated decision-making,” contributing to more sustainable choices in the fashion industry.

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