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Sustainable Materials
Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion
Ahimsa silk boasts a range of sustainable properties that contribute to a more environmentally friendly textile industry, used by Stella McCartney, Eileen Fisher, Cuyana, and more.
|January 15th, 2024|10:29 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
The Top Zero Waste Brands that Are Leading the Apparel Industry
Zero Waste promotes a more purposeful way of producing apparel. Brands like Patagonia, Ecoalf, Been London and more are adopting this approach to their production to eliminate textile waste in every aspect of production.
|March 23rd, 2023|8:44 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
JCPenney-thredUP Deal: JCP Stores Will Sell Used Clothes
A JCPenney-thredUP deal will have the retail chain selling used clothes in 30 of its stores.
|March 21st, 2022|5:27 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Clean Clothes Campaign Calls out Brands to Join the Pakistan Accord
The Clean Clothes Campaign urges fashion brands to sign the Pakistan Accord for workplace safety in the textile industry after the 11th anniversary of the Ali Enterprises factory fire that killed 250 workers.
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
Here is FTA’s round up of Indigenous designers from across Canada you should know about:
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
Sustainable Materials
The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material
Used by Boody and Pact, the use of bamboo in fashion aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and ethical practices in the textile and apparel industry.
|January 26th, 2024|12:28 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy
H&M's Green Bond, worth €500 million and part of their sustainable finance efforts, has garnered strong global investor interest, signaling a broader shift towards sustainable finance in the fashion industry.
|October 25th, 2023|10:23 AM
Sustainability Governance
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Why Mara Hoffman Switched to an Ethical Business Model
Mara Hoffman is a US-based whose main principle is to be consistent with her practices, use ecological and sustainable materials, and produce responsibly.
|August 23rd, 2022|11:02 AM
Beyond Zero Emissions, Burberry Pledges to be Climate Positive by 2040
With its plans approved by SBTi, Burberry becomes the first luxury brand to commit to being Climate Positive by 2040, including actions beyond its value chain.
|November 28th, 2022|12:43 PM
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Ethical Consumerism
COS is Launching an Innovative Garment Renewal Program
Supply chain management expert Bleckmann has announced the continuation of its collaboration with the H&M Group brand, COS, to drive its Restore program.
|August 29th, 2023|11:35 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Veja and Marni Take the Next Sustainable Step
The French responsibly-made sneaker label Veja and Italian unconventional pret-à-porter brand Marni have just started a collaboration.
|June 29th, 2022|3:33 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Uniqlo Elevates Sustainable Fashion Through Innovative Partnership with FIT
Uniqlo partners with FIT to launch the Re.Live collection, an innovative upcycling initiative featuring 11 pieces, born from the Re.Uniqlo program that transforms non-sellable and non-wearable Uniqlo products.
|December 14th, 2023|11:16 AM