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"Circular Fashion" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
Ganni's Co-Founder Explores the Frontiers of Material Innovation
Ganni's Nicolaj Reffstrup champions game-changing "carbon-negative cellulosic textile," developed with Rubi, a biotech start-up supported by H&M and Patagonia, signaling a greener path for the fashion industry.
|August 10th, 2023|11:29 AM
Ethical Consumerism
The Influence of Celebrities in the Re-Wear Movement
This article by Fashion Takes Action, examines how society tends to criticize celebrities for repeating outfits, but this mindset perpetuates a wasteful fashion culture.
|May 17th, 2023|12:10 PM
Sustainability Governance
The Future of Circular Fashion Will Require a Conscious Effort
With textile waste at an all-time high, the fashion industry needs to band together to implement measures to achieve circularity at scale.
|August 18th, 2021|10:37 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Chloé Introduces Digital Product Identification with "Chloé Vertical"
The luxury fashion brand has developed a digital ID system with technology partner EON for each product in the Chloé Vertical Capsule Collection, which can be scanned with a smartphone through the label.
|February 13th, 2023|2:16 PM
How Hugo Boss is Implementing Circularity in its Business
To meet its 2023 goal, Hugo Boss is aiming to source eight out of ten items in a circular way.
|April 5th, 2023|3:21 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase
H&M leads the fashion industry by adjusting prices to reflect Bangladesh's 56% minimum wage increase, signaling a commitment to fair compensation for garment workers and addressing concerns in the labor-intensive sector.
|November 27th, 2023|3:02 PM
Ethical Consumerism
The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric
Alpaca wool clothing brands epitomize sustainability, each adopting distinct approaches to minimize environmental footprints and maintain ethical standards. Let's delve into the unique practices of each brand to uncover more about their commitment to a greener and more conscientious fashion industry.
|January 16th, 2024|3:30 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains
Fashion brands and retailers are at a pivotal point, as a new study signals the risk of irreversible harm to livelihoods, environments, and future production unless significant improvements are made in their relationship with cotton supply chains.
|December 11th, 2023|12:55 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Chloé is the First Luxury Fashion House to Achieve B Corp Certification
French fashion house Chloé reinforced commitment to irs sustainable transformation of the brand last March by introducing more recycled fabrics and using a range of colours of climate catastrophes.
|May 30th, 2022|3:45 PM
Sustainability Governance
California Bill to Make Brands Responsible for Fashion Waste Problem
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, proposed earlier this month, would require apparel and footwear brands to account for what happens to their products after they're sold - a first in the U.S.
|February 28th, 2023|9:32 PM
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Sustainable Suppliers News
Primark’s “Jeans Redesign” Project Drives the Goal of Full Circularity
The collection formed part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's 'The Jeans Redesign' project, dedicated to developing and promoting the idea of the circular economy.
|December 5th, 2022|4:30 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
Sustainability Governance
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM