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A Circular and Toxic-Free Model for the Textile Industry Is Threadbare but Salvageable, New Zero Waste Europe Report Claims
Zero Waste Europe's recent publication argues that the textile industry needs to overhaul its practices immediately to avoid further decline into an unsustainable and detrimental business model.
|May 9th, 2024|2:20 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Collina Strada Crosses Punk Aesthetic with Eco-Friendly Values
Collina Strada, the young New York label with a punk aesthetic and eco-friendly values, prioritizes sustainable fabrics and has a partnership with a Ghana-based textile waste nonprofit called OR Foundation to repurpose materials.
|January 3rd, 2023|12:34 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
NYFW 2019: Textile Takeaways
New York Fashion Week was all about, “High fashion taste, with little waste.”
|September 17th, 2019|9:16 AM
Sustainability Standards News
Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord
OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC collaborate to drive sustainability in the textile industry, promoting responsible production, safer materials, and streamlined certification through data sharing and aligned programs.
|May 29th, 2023|10:38 AM
Sustainable Materials
Armedangels' Detoxes Denim with Eco-Friendly Recycled Cotton
Armedangels' Detox Denim collection spotlights recycled cotton, highlighting the brand's sustainability commitment while reducing environmental impact through fashion.
|September 13th, 2023|3:37 PM
Summersalt Presents its 2022 Body Positivity Campaign
Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2020, Summersalt challenges beauty stereotypes whilst also enforcing the use of sustainable materials.
|September 1st, 2022|4:44 PM
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.
|April 27th, 2022|3:11 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Amazon Pumps Cash Into AI-Powered Recycling Startup
Amazon announced earlier this week it has taken another step toward becoming a mean, green e-commerce machine.
|March 11th, 2024|4:25 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
How Arielle Uses Fabric Made from Leftover Milk to Produce its Garments
Creating timeless sustainable apparel for men and women, Arielle is a New York-based fashion label sourcing organic and recycled materials, and uses QMILK fabric for its collections.
|April 28th, 2022|11:49 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Sustainable Materials
Refashion Searches for Solutions to Non-Recyclable Textiles
As blended materials are more difficult to recycle, Refashion is looking for new outlets for non-reusable textiles and solutions to facilitate their recycling, which is still limited in Europe.
|April 12th, 2023|1:45 PM
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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
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