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Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Benefits of a Digitized Supply Chain for Your Business
In an increasingly digital world, it’s crucial that fashion brands wishing to meet their sustainability goals are equipped with a digitized supply chain to keep track of their processes.
|August 2nd, 2021|3:57 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
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
Ethical Consumerism
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
Sustainable Materials
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
Sustainability Governance
EU Greenwashing Ban Receives the Green Light
The European Union has banned vague environmental marketing claims, requiring terms like "environmentally friendly" and "climate neutral" to be backed by concrete evidence, marking a significant move to combat greenwashing and protect consumers.
|January 22nd, 2024|11:17 AM
Ethical Consumerism
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
Uniqlo Owner’s ESG Supply Chain Strategies
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing is taking steps to embed its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards throughout its supply chain. Yukihiro Nitta, group executive officer for sustainability, tells Drapers how.
|April 10th, 2024|8:47 AM
Puma Expands its Sustainability Policies Following the Demands of Generation Z
In order to adapt their sustainability policies to the demands of Generation Z, both in terms of substance and form and in the way they communicate their commitments, "Voices of a RE:GENERATION" is Puma’s new initiative.
|May 1st, 2023|12:41 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Dolce & Gabbana Says Goodbye to Fur and Angora
After years of insistence and pressure from PETA groups worldwide, Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has finally stated that they’ve “decided to stop using animal fur in all its collections from 2022."
|February 3rd, 2022|7:57 PM
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Sustainable Suppliers News
Transforming Textile-to-Textile Recycled Fibers into Luxurious Naia Renew Yarns
Renewcell partners with Eastman to pioneer Naia Renew ES yarns, incorporating 100% recycled Circulose textile raw material in sustainable textile innovation.
|January 9th, 2024|10:19 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM
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.
|May 30th, 2023|7:17 AM