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Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
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:
Fashion Takes ActionFashion Takes Action
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material
Sustainable Materials

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
H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy
Sustainable Supply Chains

H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy

H&M's Green Bond, worth €500 million and part of their sustainable finance efforts, has garnered strong global investor interest, signaling a broader shift towards sustainable finance in the fashion industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 25th, 2023|10:23 AM
Primark’s “Jeans Redesign” Project Drives the Goal of Full Circularity
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 5th, 2022|4:30 PM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
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."
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
Why Mara Hoffman Switched to an Ethical Business Model
Sustainable Suppliers News

Why Mara Hoffman Switched to an Ethical Business Model

Mara Hoffman is a US-based whose main principle is to be consistent with her practices, use ecological and sustainable materials, and produce responsibly.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 23rd, 2022|11:02 AM
Beyond Zero Emissions, Burberry Pledges to be Climate Positive by 2040

Beyond Zero Emissions, Burberry Pledges to be Climate Positive by 2040

With its plans approved by SBTi, Burberry becomes the first luxury brand to commit to being Climate Positive by 2040, including actions beyond its value chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 28th, 2022|12:43 PM
Vicuña Wool Fabrics from Argentina Arrive at Paris Fashion Week
Sustainable Supply Chains

Vicuña Wool Fabrics from Argentina Arrive at Paris Fashion Week

This unique initiative unites the millenary practice of vicuña wool weaving with the most disruptive technologies in the market.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 15th, 2023|3:07 PM
Transforming Textile-to-Textile Recycled Fibers into Luxurious Naia Renew Yarns
Sustainable Suppliers News

Transforming Textile-to-Textile Recycled Fibers into Luxurious Naia Renew Yarns

Renewcell partners with Eastman to pioneer Naia Renew ES yarns, incorporating 100% recycled Circulose textile raw material in sustainable textile innovation.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 9th, 2024|10:19 AM