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GFA, H&M Foundation Enter Three-Year Funding Pact to Fuel Circular Fashion
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GFA, H&M Foundation Enter Three-Year Funding Pact to Fuel Circular Fashion

A three-year partnership between The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and H&M Foundation is aimed at injecting substantial funding into GFA's circularity impact initiatives and expansion of the National Circular Fashion Partnership programmes.
H&M GROUPH&M GROUP
|April 8th, 2024|9:25 AM
Reformation Launches New Eco-Swimwear Line
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Reformation Launches New Eco-Swimwear Line

Reformation has enhanced its sustainable swimwear materials, using the previous launch's recycled ECONYL regenerated nylon leftovers as well as a new, non-synthetic, and renewable material made of a bio-based fiber called EVO by Fulgar.
REFORMATIONREFORMATION
|March 18th, 2024|5:01 PM
Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability
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Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability

Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 10th, 2024|6:35 PM
The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges
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The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges

Sustainable jeans brands like Mud Jeans and Nudie Jeans lead a transformative shift towards eco-friendly practices, exemplifying the feasibility of aligning consumer demand with ethical and environmental imperatives.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 28th, 2024|11:11 AM
The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material
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The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material

Used by Boody and Pact, the use of bamboo in fashion aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and ethical practices in the textile and apparel industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 26th, 2024|12:28 PM
Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview
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Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview

Sustainable arnica cultivation entails environmentally friendly practices, such as organic farming, safeguarding soil health and ecosystem balance for a more sustainable supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 22nd, 2024|3:53 PM
Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion
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Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion

Ahimsa silk boasts a range of sustainable properties that contribute to a more environmentally friendly textile industry, used by Stella McCartney, Eileen Fisher, Cuyana, and more.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 15th, 2024|10:29 AM
Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants
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Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants

Bananatex revolutionizes the textile industry with its eco-friendly jersey fabric made from Abacá banana plants, earning recognition at the Dezeen Awards 2023 and showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable fashion.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Unveiling the Ecological Toll of Synthetic Fabrics in Fashion
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Unveiling the Ecological Toll of Synthetic Fabrics in Fashion

The fashion industry's environmental impact, particularly the overlooked issue of synthetic textiles, demands attention amid discussions on sustainable practices, with fast fashion intensifying ecological strain through rapid, affordable production and exploitative labor practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 2nd, 2024|3:51 PM
Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge
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Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge

These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 29th, 2023|11:51 AM