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"Ethical Fashion" News Archive
What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands
Recently, the bill went through a third reading in the House of Commons in March, and once passed, it will be a step forward in the fight against modern slavery in the apparel industry and other sectors in Canada.
Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability
Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.
Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft
Leaked EU Impact Assessment reveals a commitment to global animal protection leadership, with proposed measures based on scientific evidence and citizen demands for sustainable food production and improved welfare.
Spinnova Secures Business Finland R&D Grant to Advance SPINNOVA® Fiber Development
Spinnova secures a EUR 1.9 million grant from Business Finland to advance its SPINNOVA® fiber project, aiming to pioneer pilot-scale production from textile and agricultural waste streams.
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Policy, Regulation & Compliance
The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act: An Analysis of Its Recent Legislative Setback
Despite strong support from environmental advocates, the New York Fashion Act faces significant resistance from influential trade groups like the AAFA, posing ongoing legislative challenges for the fashion industry.
VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles
Known for brands like The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, VF Corp has partnered with WBCSD and Deloitte Switzerland to launch the CTI Fashion Initiative.
Stella McCartney Co-Founds $200 Million Investment Fund for Sustainable Solutions
Founded with the Collaborative Fund, the British pioneer brand in sustainability has co-founded "Collab SOS" which will be responsible for managing investments in companies aimed at promoting a new, more sustainable, Series A and Series B economy.
Christy Dawn’s Revolutionary Farm-to-Closet Initiative
With a mission to provide the fashion industry as a whole with a blueprint for the future of sustainable fiber production, Christy Dawn is raising awareness of how successful the movement can really be.
Loewe Reinvents its Iconic Handbag with Recycled Leather Scraps
The prominent Spanish fashion house has reinvented its braided handbag as part of its “Surplus Project” initiative.
Ralph Lauren and its Sustainable Reinvention of the Polo Shirt
The timeless U.S. brand creates its first 100% cotton "performance" polo shirt.
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Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study
Greenpeace utilizes advanced geolocation technology to unveil the fate of donated clothing, exposing a significant lack of second-life utilization as tracked items, placed in containers and stores, embark on a complex and uncertain global journey.
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.