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Fendi Goes Green and Launches an Initiative for the Environment
Sustainable Supply Chains

Fendi Goes Green and Launches an Initiative for the Environment

Following the example set by other major retailers, the Italian fashion house has launched a collection with a clear message of sustainability.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 7th, 2022|11:09 AM
Embracing Digital Transformation at PI Apparel Medellin 2023
Sustainable Supply Chains

Embracing Digital Transformation at PI Apparel Medellin 2023

PI Apparel Medellin 2023 brings together U.S. speakers and South American innovators to explore disruptive fashion technologies, redefining the future of the industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 26th, 2023|11:27 AM
Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Sustainable Supply Chains

Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions

Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 16th, 2023|2:58 PM
Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Suppliers News

Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry

To take its recycled leather to scale, Gen Phoenix has just closed its latest round of financing led by apparel companies Dr. Martens and Tapestry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 11th, 2023|12:15 PM
Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Diesel Face Major Forced Labor Claims
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Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Diesel Face Major Forced Labor Claims

Fashion companies including Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Walmart Canada, and GobiMin are under investigation by the Canadian watchdog CORE in response to complaints of potential forced labor.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 31st, 2023|10:37 AM
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
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Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling

The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
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|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
Lululemon and Samsara Eco Join Forces to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
Ethical Consumerism
Sustainable Materials

Lululemon and Samsara Eco Join Forces to Revolutionize Textile Recycling

Apparel brand Lululemon has partnered with Samsara Eco to scale up textile-to-textile recycling and create infinitely recyclable nylon and polyester from apparel waste.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 23rd, 2023|2:21 PM
GFA, H&M Foundation Enter Three-Year Funding Pact to Fuel Circular Fashion
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GFA, H&M Foundation Enter Three-Year Funding Pact to Fuel Circular Fashion

A three-year partnership between The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and H&M Foundation is aimed at injecting substantial funding into GFA's circularity impact initiatives and expansion of the National Circular Fashion Partnership programmes.
H&M GROUPH&M GROUP
|April 8th, 2024|9:25 AM
Unspun Raises $14 Million in Funding to Advance Sustainable 3D Weaving Technology
Sustainable Materials

Unspun Raises $14 Million in Funding to Advance Sustainable 3D Weaving Technology

This capital infusion will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of Unspun's groundbreaking 3D weaving technology, known as Vega. With the fashion industry's supply chain in its crosshairs, Vega is poised to revolutionize the way garments are produced.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 13th, 2023|3:35 PM
Nike and Levi's Recognized for Responsible Wool Sourcing Methods
Sustainable Suppliers News

Nike and Levi's Recognized for Responsible Wool Sourcing Methods

Levi Strauss & Co,Nike, Adidas, and VF Corp, are strengthening their commitments to phase out mulesing through the “Better Wool Guide”.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 11th, 2023|4:40 PM