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Nike Commits to the Responsible Wool Standard
Aligning with the Responsible Wool Standard, Nike's commitment to eliminating wool production involving animal cruelty has been praised by Four Paws, with over 350 other brands joining in adopting anti-mulesing policies.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices
Investors are pressuring fashion brands such as Burberry and Levi’s to improve their buying practices, driven by the recognition that sustainability is crucial for long-term financial success.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Crabtree & Evelyn: Pioneers in Organic Cosmetics
Drawing its inspiration from nature, luxury skincare and home care scent retailer Crabtree & Evelyn is regarded as one of the longest standing pillars of natural, organic beauty.
Sustainability Standards News
OEKO-TEX® Sees a 21% Surge in Certifications and Labels
OEKO-TEX® achieved substantial growth by issuing over 43,000 certificates and labels in its latest fiscal year, with the "Made in Green" label experiencing exceptional 52% growth.
Sustainability Standards News
Fair Wear and GoodWeave Team up to Fight Child and Forced Labor
Fair Wear Foundation and GoodWeave International join forces to combat child and forced labor in hidden supply chain corners, their expertise gaining significance with impending EU human rights legislation.
Sustainable Supply Chains
B Corp Movement Now Amounts to 1,000 Companies in Europe
B Corp certification represents one of the many ways for companies to demonstrate, through action, real social benefit to make a small, big change in the world.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Why Zalando is a Champion for a Circular Fashion Future
As outlined in its do.MORE sustainability strategy, Zalando teamed up with Save Your Wardrobe to offer quality care and repair services for garments and shoes through selected local studios and tailors.
Sustainable Materials
The North Face Unveils its New Circular Insulation Solution
The North Face has just introduced Circaloft, a sustainable synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled materials designed for circularity and minimal waste.
Sustainability Standards News
GOTS Production Process Recognized in Green Button 2.0
GOTS has met Green Button 2.0 requirements, affirming its dedication to sustainable manufacturing and wet processes.
Sustainable Supply Chains
H&M and Remondis Have Created a Joint Venture to Take on Textile Waste
Owned equally by the two companies, H&M has just launched Looper Textile in collaboration with Remondis, to effectively collect and sort textile waste and resell used clothing.
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From Laboratory To Label: The Chemistry Between Production And Catwalks Is Finally Right
bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC
Sustainable Materials
Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion
Ahimsa silk boasts a range of sustainable properties that contribute to a more environmentally friendly textile industry, used by Stella McCartney, Eileen Fisher, Cuyana, and more.
Sustainability Standards News
US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has partnered with Averum to enhance its expanding membership of ecologically grown US cotton and intends to collaborate with Control Union Certifications to enhance third-party verifications.