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OEKO-TEX® Will Update its Standard Requirements from April 1st
The prominent clean textiles label has released new standards for organic cotton and has also updated the list of forbidden chemicals present in its Standard 100, STeP, Eco Passport, and Leather Standard.
|January 30th, 2023|12:49 PM
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
|October 2nd, 2023|4:08 PM
Zara Releases its First Circularity Program this Year
This new platform is one more action that is part of Inditex's sustainability approach and its commitment to moving toward a circular economy model.
|December 8th, 2022|3:29 PM
Everlane Names New CEO in 2022
San Francisco-based direct-to-consumer fashion retailer Everlane has appointed Andrea O’Donnell, former president of Ugg, as CEO.
|May 12th, 2022|2:42 PM
Parent Companies of Zara, Uniqlo and H&M Invest 40 Million Euros in Infinited Fiber Company
The Finnish fashion and textile technology company Infinited Fiber Company has completed a 40 million-euro funding round from new investors such as Inditex, TTY Management, Youngone and Goldwin, as well as its existing ones.
|March 11th, 2024|7:42 PM
How Aje Became Pioneers of Australian Eco-Fashion
Dedicated to effortless cool, Aje handcrafts heritage items to last that balance firmness with femininity.
|August 26th, 2022|9:55 AM
Fashion Network Brand in Focus: C.O.R
A London-based label founded by British-Iraqi designer/DJ Yesawi, "Children of Revolution" combines culture, craftsmanship, and sustainability, showcasing a military-inspired aesthetic
|July 19th, 2023|9:33 AM
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.
|September 28th, 2023|3:08 PM
Macy’s Inc Bans Exotic Furs in its Garments
Thanks to PETA's work exposing the breeding and killing of animals for fashion, the exotic fur industry has its days numbered, and Macy’s has confirmed that it’ll no longer sell exotic skins.
|February 15th, 2023|9:02 PM
New Report Finds Secondhand Clothing on Track to Take 10% of Global Fashion Sales
ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes, and accessories, today released the results of its 2024 Resale Report.
|March 28th, 2024|1:50 PM
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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.
|March 10th, 2024|6:35 PM
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.
|May 30th, 2023|7:17 AM
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.
|August 16th, 2023|8:55 PM