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JCPenney-thredUP Deal: JCP Stores Will Sell Used Clothes

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
H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy

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

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
Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability

Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability

Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 10th, 2024|6:35 PM
Boyish Jeans: Where Denim Meets an Ethical Supply Chain

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 26th, 2022|5:43 PM
The Green Machine to Transform Textile Recycling in Cambodia

The Green Machine to Transform Textile Recycling in Cambodia

An ambitious project to address textile waste in Cambodia was announced. The lead role is played by the Green Machine, the world’s first technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale, developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation.
DAKOTA INDUSTRIALDAKOTA INDUSTRIAL
|February 1st, 2022|12:11 PM
Avery Dennison and Texaid Forge Strategic Alliance for Textile Recycling Ahead of EU Rule Revisions

Avery Dennison and Texaid Forge Strategic Alliance for Textile Recycling Ahead of EU Rule Revisions

Avery Dennison and Texaid collaborate to improve traceability and recycling in the garment industry ahead of revised EU textile waste regulations.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 4th, 2023|1:28 PM
The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion

The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion

Currently, less than 1% of clothing is recycled. Here is what fashion companies like Sepiia, Ecoalf, and Stella McCartney are doing in response.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 14th, 2023|3:06 PM
Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl

Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl

Repreve is set to highlight its transformative process at the Rose Bowl during the championship semifinal, showcasing its role in crafting sustainable team uniforms.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 26th, 2023|9:26 PM
Excellence in Textile Exports Recognized at MATEXIL's Annual Awards Ceremony in Mumbai
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Material Innovation & Circularity

Excellence in Textile Exports Recognized at MATEXIL's Annual Awards Ceremony in Mumbai

MATEXIL's Annual Export Award Ceremony in Mumbai celebrated leading textile companies' achievements in 2023–24, highlighting the industry's growth and sustainability goals.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 9th, 2025|8:23 AM