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"Fair Fashion" News Archive
Sustainability Governance
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.
Sustainable Materials
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.
Sustainable Materials
Balenciaga’s New “Leather” Coat is Made from Mushrooms
The fashion house belonging to the Kering group incorporates replacing leather with mycelium at a time when the industry is increasingly researching sustainable and alternative materials.
Sustainable Materials
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding Join Forces to Create Plant-Based Leather Fashion
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) have teamed up to develop the world's first MIRUM®-based garment, the Pangaia Air Gilet.
Sustainability Governance
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.
Primark’s “Mom Jeans” Carry Cradle to Cradle® Certification
This certification is globally recognized for producing more sustainably and with the least possible impact on people and the planet.
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
Ethical Consumerism
The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward
Discover sustainable fashion leaders like Patagonia, Everlane, Stella McCartney, and Reformation each making significant strides in eco-conscious practices.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Hugo Boss Seeks to Reduce Emissions by 51% for 2030
Working with Science Based Targets Initiative, Hugo Boss’ scope 3 targets can only be achieved if partners are involved in the strategy process and are empowered to make their own contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
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Ethical Consumerism
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.
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
Ethical Consumerism
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.