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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
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
Ethical Consumerism

C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection

German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
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|May 9th, 2023|7:08 AM
Gore Fabrics Achieves Global Recycled Standard

Gore Fabrics Achieves Global Recycled Standard

Plans to introduce GRS certified laminates to customers on both the consumer business side and in the Gore-Tex Professional Workwear business.
WL GORE & ASSOCIATES, INCWL GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC
|April 27th, 2022|4:12 PM
Boyish Jeans: Where Denim Meets an Ethical Supply Chain
Sustainable Supply Chains

Boyish Jeans: Where Denim Meets an Ethical Supply Chain

Doing its part to reduce waste in one of the world's most polluting industries, Boyish Jeans is a sustainable brand where each collection focuses on vintage silhouettes with a modern update, all available at an affordable price.
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|April 26th, 2022|5:43 PM
What is the Global Recycle Standard and its Requirements?
Sustainability Governance

What is the Global Recycle Standard and its Requirements?

Created in 2008 as part of the Textile Exchange, the GRS strives to increase the use of recycled materials in products.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 25th, 2022|3:34 PM
Brands that are Committed to the 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge
Sustainable Supply Chains

Brands that are Committed to the 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge

85 brands and retailers have committed to the 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge set by Textile Exchange and the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. The goal is to increase the use of recycled polyester from 14% to 45% by 2025.
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|April 27th, 2022|3:11 PM
Is Scaling Circularity the Next Step for the Fashion Industry?
Sustainable Materials

Is Scaling Circularity the Next Step for the Fashion Industry?

The global economy is shifting to green initiatives and partnerships. Join Innovation Forum’s upcoming conference on Sustainable Apparel and Textiles to discover how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 5th, 2023|9:47 AM
Empowering Responsibility: Advocating for Fashion Brands to Take on the Brunt of Textile Waste
Ethical Consumerism

Empowering Responsibility: Advocating for Fashion Brands to Take on the Brunt of Textile Waste

Textile EPR programs aim to reduce overproduction, drive innovation in recycling, and encourage higher-quality goods, with associated fees passed on to consumers, as Madewell, Levi’s and H&M’s resale initiatives are insufficient in addressing the waste challenge.
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|June 1st, 2023|1:19 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
Filippa K Steers Itself in a More Sustainable Direction with New Renewable Material
Sustainable Materials

Filippa K Steers Itself in a More Sustainable Direction with New Renewable Material

The Swedish Fashion brand has developed a groundbreaking recycled material for its spring/summer 2024 collection in collaboration with Södra, Lenzing, and Riopele.
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|February 23rd, 2023|12:37 PM