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B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program
The inclusion of brands such as Scamp & Dude and Farm Rio in the B Corp certification program reflects a notable industry shift towards responsible and ethical practices.
|December 20th, 2023|2:32 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Fashion Reimagined: A Personal Perspective
Sasha from STE.MARG.SCOT. reflects on her journey towards sustainability in fashion, acknowledging their initial ignorance of the impact of their consumption habits and the industry's addiction to fossil fuel-derived synthetics.
|July 27th, 2023|8:51 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt
Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.
|July 26th, 2023|12:32 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Collateral Good Unveils €100M Sustainable Fashion Fund, Powered by HUGO BOSS
Zürich-based Collateral Good launches a €100M sustainable fashion fund, backed by HUGO BOSS, to drive global innovation and technology investments for a more sustainable textile and fashion industry.
|December 8th, 2023|1:42 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Mango Advances its Sustainability Goals, Planning to Only Use Recycled Polyester by 2025
Spanish Brand Mango Advances its Sustainability Goals, Planning to Only Use Recycled Polyester by 2025
|February 27th, 2022|6:08 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Mango Enforces Comprehensive Sustainability Training for Employees
Mango strengthens its dedication to sustainability and employee growth through a strategic partnership with CSDMM-UPM, marking a pivotal step in fostering academic relationships and advancing its sustainability initiatives.
|January 24th, 2024|12:48 PM
Ethical Consumerism
H&M Group and Vargas Holding Launch Syre, a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
H&M Group has secured an offtake agreement with Syre worth a total of USD 600 million over seven years, covering a significant share of H&M Group’s long-term need for recycled polyester, which is currently primarily sourced from rPET bottle-to-textile.
|March 25th, 2024|11:03 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
How to Become a Successful Fashion Designer in 2020
The fashion industry is a very competitive field, and to become successful, you must have the talent, the creativity, the skills, and the ability needed to thrive. Becoming a fashion designer is certainly not an easy path, but this guide will certainly point you in the right direction!
|July 23rd, 2020|11:10 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
J.Crew Kicks off 2023 with a Resale Revolution
The multi-brand specialty retailer teamed up with ThredUp to launch its new resale initiative last Tuesday, where customers can buy and resell pre-owned items.
|January 25th, 2023|12:34 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Chloé's Spring Summer Collection Inspired by Fossil-Free Energy
The fashion brand’s Creative Director was inspired by research into fossil-free fusion energy for the creation of its spring-summer collection, presented last September in Paris.
|October 5th, 2022|3:51 PM
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IFRS and GRI Form New Agreement to Align Sustainability Standards
The IRFS and the GRI will work together to establish two new pillars of international sustainability reporting.
|March 29th, 2022|3:12 PM
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.
|August 16th, 2023|8:55 PM
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.
|December 27th, 2022|11:14 AM