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OEKO-TEX® Will Update its Standard Requirements from April 1st
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OEKO-TEX® Will Update its Standard Requirements from April 1st

The prominent clean textiles label has released new standards for organic cotton and has also updated the list of forbidden chemicals present in its Standard 100, STeP, Eco Passport, and Leather Standard.
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|January 30th, 2023|12:49 PM
Levi Strauss Grows 7% in FY2022 after Hitting New Sustainability Targets
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Levi Strauss Grows 7% in FY2022 after Hitting New Sustainability Targets

The U.S. fashion company, which specializes in denim, had a turnover of $6,169 million in the fiscal year ending November 27, 2022.
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|January 26th, 2023|2:36 PM
Mango's Circularity Director Speaks on Bringing Circularity to Scale

Mango's Circularity Director Speaks on Bringing Circularity to Scale

Claudia Hosta, the Circularity Director of Mango, which has just launched its first eco-designed denim collection, reviews the challenges facing the industry in bringing circularity to scale.
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|January 26th, 2023|12:26 PM
How Reformation Raises Awareness in the Apparel Supply Chain
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How Reformation Raises Awareness in the Apparel Supply Chain

Reigning in transparency, the American apparel brand brings glamour to sustainable supply chains by driving an industry shift towards responsible manufacturing and packaging.
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|January 25th, 2023|4:17 PM
J.Crew Kicks off 2023 with a Resale Revolution
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J.Crew Kicks off 2023 with a Resale Revolution

The multi-brand specialty retailer teamed up with ThredUp to launch its new resale initiative last Tuesday, where customers can buy and resell pre-owned items.
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|January 25th, 2023|12:34 PM
The European Union Sets New Environmental Standards for Textile Mills
Sustainability Governance

The European Union Sets New Environmental Standards for Textile Mills

Around 3,000 plants in the chemical industry and 300 in the textile industry will have four years to adapt to the new measures.
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|January 23rd, 2023|12:43 PM
How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste
Ethical Consumerism

How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste

Finnish company Paptic Ltd. has developed a new packaging material that combines the best features of existing ones, such as the high printing quality of paper, the durability of nonwovens and the versatility of textiles, while being made from 100% wood fibers
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|January 19th, 2023|2:49 PM
Why Zalando is a Champion for a Circular Fashion Future
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Why Zalando is a Champion for a Circular Fashion Future

As outlined in its do.MORE sustainability strategy, Zalando teamed up with Save Your Wardrobe to offer quality care and repair services for garments and shoes through selected local studios and tailors.
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|January 19th, 2023|12:31 PM
Frumat: The Apple Leather Slowly but Surely Replacing Conventional Leather
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Frumat: The Apple Leather Slowly but Surely Replacing Conventional Leather

Used by brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Samara, apple leather by Frumat is an innovative fiber made from the leftovers of apple jams and juices.
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|January 19th, 2023|6:50 AM
Coffee Grounds Reconverted into High-Strength Performance Fabrics by S.Café
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Coffee Grounds Reconverted into High-Strength Performance Fabrics by S.Café

North Face collaborated with S.Café’s unique coffee fiber, having used recycled coffee grounds to create a fabric that is not only eco-friendly, but also highly functional for athleticwear.
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|January 17th, 2023|1:29 PM