Top fashion has a problem with extreme heat as productivity falls
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Climate change poses significant challenges to the fashion manufacturing sector, particularly in developing nations where heat stress threatens worker productivity and safety. Major production facilities in South Asia face operational disruptions as extreme temperatures increase cooling costs and reduce output efficiency. The industry must address workplace conditions while maintaining competitiveness in global markets, prompting manufacturers to invest in climate adaptation strategies and worker welfare programs.
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