GREENSBORO, N.C. — December 14, 2016 — As Wrangler® celebrates a milestone of three billion liters of water saved since 2007, the global leader in jeanswear and casual apparel announces a goal to reduce water usage at its facilities by 20 percent by the year 2020.

The three billion liters saved equals the annual household water needs of more than 21,000 Americans. Water plays a significant role in the manufacturing of denim. The finishing steps in producing a pair of jeans typically require multiple water baths. By merging steps, Wrangler reduced water use without compromising quality. This improved wash down process, combined with increased water recycling, yielded this significant resource conservationhttp://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/knitting-apparel/2016/12/wrangler-celebrates-saving-three-billion-liters-of-water-at-its-production-facilities-in-ten-years/