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"Apparel Brands" News Archive
Summersalt Presents its 2022 Body Positivity Campaign
Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2020, Summersalt challenges beauty stereotypes whilst also enforcing the use of sustainable materials.
|September 1st, 2022|4:44 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Reformation's Reveals Enlightening Insights from the Latest Sustainability Report
Reformation's recent sustainability report reveals both accomplishments and hurdles in its pursuit of environmental stewardship as a pioneering women's fashion label based in Los Angeles.
|May 13th, 2024|10:10 AM
Ethical Consumerism
How Loewe Became One of Fashion’s Hottest Brands
The Spanish fashion brand surpassed Prada to become the internet’s favourite brand, according to the Lyst Index’s ranking of the most popular labels and products.
|July 27th, 2023|3:34 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
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.
|January 25th, 2023|4:17 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
H&M's $600 Million Commitment to Sustainable Polyester: Spearheading Textile Industry Transformation
H&M commits $600 million to Syre, a textile-to-textile recycling project, aiming to transform the industry by decarbonizing and reducing waste, starting with polyester recycling.
|March 8th, 2024|9:35 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Veja: Sustainable Sneakers with a Mapped-Out Supply Chain
Veja’s sneakers boast timeless designs made from sustainable materials and produced in factories with regulated working conditions.
|November 3rd, 2022|4:03 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Puma Commits to Ethical Leather Sourcing
German sportswear brand Puma has pledged to source all bovine leather from verified deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier.
|July 10th, 2023|3:40 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
Following a comprehensive evaluation of grievances raised by a coalition comprising 28 civil society organizations in June 2022, a series of investigations were initiated to address concerns surrounding the international activities of 13 Canadian companies.
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM
Sustainability Governance
A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The EU's adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) template ensures smooth compatibility with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), streamlining reporting processes and fostering harmonization, thereby addressing challenges arising from heightened reporting requirements.
|February 2nd, 2024|2:29 PM
How Bobo Choses Leads in Sustainable Childrenswear
Proudly sporting the most sustainable lines in children’s clothing, Bobo Choses has released a new firm, with 95% of production carried out in OEKO-TEX-certified workshops in Portugal and Spain.
|November 10th, 2022|5:16 PM
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Sustainability Governance
American Apparel & Footwear Association Advocates for Pragmatic Approach to Washington State PFAS Legislation
The AAFA opposes Washington State's PFAS legislation, deeming it unnecessary, and calls for alignment with existing national standards while emphasizing industry efforts to phase out PFAS.
|January 30th, 2024|10:54 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Clean Clothes Campaign Calls out Brands to Join the Pakistan Accord
The Clean Clothes Campaign urges fashion brands to sign the Pakistan Accord for workplace safety in the textile industry after the 11th anniversary of the Ali Enterprises factory fire that killed 250 workers.
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
Here is FTA’s round up of Indigenous designers from across Canada you should know about:
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM