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Chloé Introduces Digital Product Identification with "Chloé Vertical"
Sustainable Supply Chains

Chloé Introduces Digital Product Identification with "Chloé Vertical"

The luxury fashion brand has developed a digital ID system with technology partner EON for each product in the Chloé Vertical Capsule Collection, which can be scanned with a smartphone through the label.
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|February 13th, 2023|2:16 PM
H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase
Sustainable Supply Chains

H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase

H&M leads the fashion industry by adjusting prices to reflect Bangladesh's 56% minimum wage increase, signaling a commitment to fair compensation for garment workers and addressing concerns in the labor-intensive sector.
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|November 27th, 2023|3:02 PM
The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric
Ethical Consumerism

The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric

Alpaca wool clothing brands epitomize sustainability, each adopting distinct approaches to minimize environmental footprints and maintain ethical standards. Let's delve into the unique practices of each brand to uncover more about their commitment to a greener and more conscientious fashion industry.
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|January 16th, 2024|3:30 PM
Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains

Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains

Fashion brands and retailers are at a pivotal point, as a new study signals the risk of irreversible harm to livelihoods, environments, and future production unless significant improvements are made in their relationship with cotton supply chains.
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|December 11th, 2023|12:55 PM
California Bill to Make Brands Responsible for Fashion Waste Problem
Sustainability Governance

California Bill to Make Brands Responsible for Fashion Waste Problem

The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, proposed earlier this month, would require apparel and footwear brands to account for what happens to their products after they're sold - a first in the U.S.
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|February 28th, 2023|9:32 PM
How Calvin Klein Jeans Steps Ahead in Circularity

How Calvin Klein Jeans Steps Ahead in Circularity

The US jeans brand Calvin Klein Jeans has recently launched Calvin Klein Jeans Reimagined Denim Collection, a new upcycled limited-edition capsule collection available exclusively in Hong Kong.
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|August 24th, 2022|5:11 PM
Unveiling the Ecological Toll of Synthetic Fabrics in Fashion
Sustainable Materials

Unveiling the Ecological Toll of Synthetic Fabrics in Fashion

The fashion industry's environmental impact, particularly the overlooked issue of synthetic textiles, demands attention amid discussions on sustainable practices, with fast fashion intensifying ecological strain through rapid, affordable production and exploitative labor practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 2nd, 2024|3:51 PM
Europe Calls for an End to Disposable Clothing
Sustainability Governance

Europe Calls for an End to Disposable Clothing

To avoid further excess of textile waste, the European Commission has presented the EU Strategy on Sustainable and Circular Textile Products.
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|October 18th, 2022|3:30 PM
Harrods Embraces Luxury Rental in the Name of Sustainability
Sustainable Suppliers News

Harrods Embraces Luxury Rental in the Name of Sustainability

With clothing rentals are becoming more and more common, the trend has caught on at a time when the European Union has announced that it wants to put an end to cheap clothing.
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|January 9th, 2023|12:05 PM
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainable Materials

Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant

With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM