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H&M Group and Vargas Holding Launch Syre, a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
Ethical Consumerism

H&M Group and Vargas Holding Launch Syre, a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Textile Recycling

H&M Group has secured an offtake agreement with Syre worth a total of USD 600 million over seven years, covering a significant share of H&M Group’s long-term need for recycled polyester, which is currently primarily sourced from rPET bottle-to-textile.
H&M GROUPH&M GROUP
|March 25th, 2024|11:03 AM
Top 10 Companies Committed to Using Recycled Materials in Apparel Production
Sustainable Materials

Top 10 Companies Committed to Using Recycled Materials in Apparel Production

As companies like Pact, prAna, and Patagonia show, manufacturers and retailers can use all kinds of materials to create long-lasting and luxurious products for consumers.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 13th, 2023|3:11 PM
Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Sustainable Supply Chains

Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions

Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 16th, 2023|2:58 PM
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
Sustainable Materials

Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling

The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
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
California Regulations Tighten Standards for Recyclability Claims on Packaging
Sustainability Governance

California Regulations Tighten Standards for Recyclability Claims on Packaging

Recyclability in California requires meeting strict criteria, including widespread collection, sorting in large-volume facilities, adherence to plastic packaging guidelines, and avoiding materials like PFAS and specific chemicals that hinder recyclability.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 31st, 2024|2:17 PM
SuperCircle Secures $7 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Propel Textile Recycling Revolution
Sustainable Suppliers News

SuperCircle Secures $7 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Propel Textile Recycling Revolution

Super Circle secures $7 million in pre-Series A funding, co-led by Radicle Impact and Ulu Ventures, representing a transformative milestone in its journey in China's fashion and footwear industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 15th, 2023|1:31 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