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PETA Urges Forever 21 to Embrace Ethical Fashion Practices Amid Mislabeling Controversy
PETA has accused Forever 21 mislabeling real feather products as faux, urging corrective action in a sternly worded letter to CEO Winnie Park.
Adidas Partners with Rheon for Innovative Performance Apparel
Adidas' Adizero Control collection, featuring RHEON™ technology, redefines athletic apparel by minimizing energy wastage and enhancing running performance through innovative, patented materials.
Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Macy's Inc. is enhancing its sustainable material sourcing through a partnership with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aligning with its "Mission Every One" initiative to source preferred materials exclusively for its private label products by 2030, ensuring full traceability through blockchain technology.
Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
Allbirds has unveiled a groundbreaking net zero carbon shoe, urging industry peers to follow suit and sharing comprehensive methodology, which features a carbon-negative regenerative wool.
Forét: Sustainably Made Apparel Inspired by the Danish Countryside
Founded by two friends, the Danish brand represents early childhood memories spent in nature that also employs the use of organic materials.
Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council
The Spanish fashion company Ecoalf was in attendance to discuss and seek solutions that change the way brands produce, develop the circular economy and preserve biodiversity.
Lenzing Increases the Use of Textile Waste in its Viscose
Lenzing is revolutionizing global textile waste reduction by expanding its eco-efficient REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers, to drive a circular economy transition.
Cotton Wins the Battle Against Polyester in Transparency
According to Textile Exchange data, 61% of cotton could be traced back to its origin, as the primary fibers used in fashion, cotton is the most traced and doubles the results of polyester.
Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl
Repreve is set to highlight its transformative process at the Rose Bowl during the championship semifinal, showcasing its role in crafting sustainable team uniforms.
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Excellence in Textile Exports Recognized at MATEXIL's Annual Awards Ceremony in Mumbai
MATEXIL's Annual Export Award Ceremony in Mumbai celebrated leading textile companies' achievements in 2023–24, highlighting the industry's growth and sustainability goals.
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Kering Group Announces Ban on Angora Fur in Luxury Fashion
Kering Group, a leading luxury fashion conglomerate with brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, aligns with industry leaders in animal welfare by pledging to remove angora materials from its products.
How the Proposed EU Green Claims Directive Will Impact on Eco Claims
The European Commission introduced the Green Claims Directive on March 22, 2023, in response to increased consumer demand for eco-conscious products, aiming to combat greenwashing and promote transparency in environmental claims.
Ralph Lauren to Support Regenerative Farming Practices in Cotton Production
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and the Soil Health Institute announced a grant to launch the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund to remove one million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from the atmosphere by 2026.