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Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain
Sustainable Materials

Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain

Impermea Materials stands ready to tackle industry challenges of any magnitude with its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
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|May 30th, 2023|6:22 PM
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding Join Forces to Create Plant-Based Leather Fashion
Sustainable Materials

Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding Join Forces to Create Plant-Based Leather Fashion

Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) have teamed up to develop the world's first MIRUM®-based garment, the Pangaia Air Gilet.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 4th, 2023|2:21 PM
Textile Exchange Unveils Enhanced Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix
Sustainability Standards News
Ethical Consumerism

Textile Exchange Unveils Enhanced Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix

Textile Exchange launched an updated open-source Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM), evaluating sustainability standards through 80 indicators, blending quantitative life cycle metrics with qualitative criteria for enhanced material choice understanding in sustainability.
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|September 27th, 2023|11:10 AM
Adidas Partners with Rheon for Innovative Performance Apparel
Sustainable Materials

Adidas Partners with Rheon for Innovative Performance Apparel

Adidas' Adizero Control collection, featuring RHEON™ technology, redefines athletic apparel by minimizing energy wastage and enhancing running performance through innovative, patented materials.
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|September 26th, 2023|12:47 PM
PETA Pressures H&M to Disclose Supplier Information
Ethical Consumerism

PETA Pressures H&M to Disclose Supplier Information

PETA calls the Textile Exchange’s Responsible Down Standard (RDS) ineffective because H&M has begun removing the RDS label from its online offerings.
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|March 16th, 2023|11:43 AM
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Sustainable Materials

The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather

Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.
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|April 14th, 2023|11:57 AM
The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims
Sustainability Governance

The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims

Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.
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|June 7th, 2023|10:20 AM
Zalando Introduces Body Measurement Tool to Reduce Returns
Ethical Consumerism

Zalando Introduces Body Measurement Tool to Reduce Returns

Zalando introduces a groundbreaking size recommendation tool based on customers' body measurements, aiming to enhance the shopping experience, reduce returns, and contribute to reducing textile waste in the long run.
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|July 19th, 2023|12:30 PM
How Frank And Oak Uses the Blockchain to Save the Environment

How Frank And Oak Uses the Blockchain to Save the Environment

Using the blockchain to promote its high standards of sustainability, Frank And Oak conveys its intention to ensure durability, functionality, and style without compromising the planet.
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|December 13th, 2022|2:55 PM
Zalando Pioneers New Materials by Unveiling its ZIGN Collection
Sustainable Materials

Zalando Pioneers New Materials by Unveiling its ZIGN Collection

Zalando's ZIGN Studio Collection marks a shift towards material innovation, distinguished by its pioneering use of sustainable and recycled materials, including renewable wood pulp and bio-derived leather alternatives.
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|October 10th, 2023|5:17 PM