Style · Facts & sources
4 sourced facts about fashion and personal style, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answerabout $2,001
The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks household spending, and apparel is a small but steady slice of the average budget.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) bls.gov
Answerabout 30%
Overproduction is a major driver of fashion waste, with a large chunk of garments going unsold every year.
Source: PIRG (2023) pirg.org
Answerabout 20%
Dyeing and treating fabric is a major source of water pollution in countries with large textile industries.
Source: PIRG (2023) pirg.org
Answerabout 22 million tons
Synthetic fabrics like polyester shed tiny plastic fibers every time they're washed, adding up over decades.
Source: PIRG (2023) pirg.org