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Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 15th, 2024|10:29 AM
The Top Zero Waste Brands that Are Leading the Apparel Industry
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 23rd, 2023|8:44 PM
JCPenney-thredUP Deal: JCP Stores Will Sell Used Clothes
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.
JCPENNEYJCPENNEY
|March 21st, 2022|5:27 PM
The Clean Clothes Campaign Calls out Brands to Join the Pakistan Accord
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
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:
Fashion Takes ActionFashion Takes Action
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 26th, 2024|12:28 PM
H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 25th, 2023|10:23 AM
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
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."
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
Why Mara Hoffman Switched to an Ethical Business Model
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 23rd, 2022|11:02 AM
Beyond Zero Emissions, Burberry Pledges to be Climate Positive by 2040

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 28th, 2022|12:43 PM