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Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership
The two organizations signed a new agreement aimed at promoting climate change adaptation and gender empowerment among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets.
|March 28th, 2023|5:56 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ralph Lauren and its Sustainable Reinvention of the Polo Shirt
The timeless U.S. brand creates its first 100% cotton "performance" polo shirt.
|May 25th, 2022|5:04 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Cariuma: A Pioneer Sneaker Brand in Sustainability
Cariuma’s success is backed by sustainable and vegan values, using 100% natural and recycled materials for the creation of its products.
|August 9th, 2022|1:10 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
GOTS Shares its Policy Updates for Label Approval
The highly revered label for organic cotton has recently revealed a new policy update that makes it more difficult for players in the supply chain to make applications with falsely submitted information.
|January 31st, 2023|3:17 PM
Sustainability Standards News
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Enrolls a Record-Breaking 1.6 Million Acres
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports a remarkable 25% growth in 2023, enrolling a record 1.6 million acres, and advancing transparency in sustainable cotton production.
|October 30th, 2023|11:35 AM
Sustainability Standards News
GOTS Commences OECD Assessment to Propel Sustainablility in the Textile Industry
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) initiates OECD alignment assessment process to propel sustainable practices in the textile industry.
|August 9th, 2023|2:59 PM
Sustainable Materials
US Cotton Trust Protocol Takes on 10 New Companies in Colombia
The US Cotton Trust Protocol continues to gain traction in Colombia, with over ten new affiliated companies added to the prestigious list.
|March 14th, 2022|1:58 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
How Babytoly Produces Organic Yarns Made for Children’s Clothing
Inspired by minimalism and nature, Babytoly is an environmentally conscious brand dedicated to the sustainable production of 100% organic cotton yarns in Anatolia - Turkey by women artisans.
|August 2nd, 2022|12:20 PM
How Would Your Fashion Brand Measure up on The Transparency Index?
The fashion industry is facing a tricky 2022 in which the fragmentation of the sector, brand transparency, authenticity and multichannel strategy will dominate the day-to-day life of companies.
|March 15th, 2022|4:56 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard
The newly introduced chain of custody standard by Better Cotton represents a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain.
|May 11th, 2023|12:08 PM
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Tentree Launches a New Textile Recycling Initiative
With the goal to reduce landfill waste, Tentree launched a new initiative by collaborating with circular solution providers Treet and SuperCircle.
|December 14th, 2022|4:08 PM
How Snurk Keeps up with Global Demand for Organic Cotton
Exclusively using organic cotton, Amsterdam-based home interior brand SNURK creates beautiful prints for bedding and loungewear.
|May 20th, 2022|1:20 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC
ZDHC's approval of Fiber52's chemical-free cotton technology signifies a crucial milestone in the textile industry's pursuit of sustainability and greener production methods.
|October 4th, 2023|12:16 PM