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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.
Adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando Join Forces to Support Footwear Sustainability
Fashion powerhouses Adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando have united with the innovative platform Fashion for Good and pioneering footwear recycler FastFeetGrinded for an ambitious pilot project.
Vestiaire Collective Cooperates With Repair And Alteration Platform Sojo
Resale platform Vestiaire Collective is to partner with repair and alteration platform Sojo to provide customers with access to tailoring and repair offerings, as well as Sojo's zero-emission pick-up and home delivery service.
How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather
H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.
Lenzing Predicts that Fiber Recycling Will Go Mainstream
With brands like Levi’s already using Tencel™ x Refibra™ Lyocell, Lenzing has plans for scaling not just for its textiles, but for the whole textile industry.
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.
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.
Responsible Sourcing: The Need for Ethical and Transparent Supply Chains that Drive Positive Impact
As demonstrated in Innovation Forum’s upcoming event on responsible sourcing for transparent supply chains, businesses have the power to create positive change, whilst also reaping significant benefits of improving business prospects with higher-turnover customers.
Bobblehaus: the Streetwear Brand that Doesn’t Produce Any New Fabric
Created in 2020 by two American women of Chinese roots who make streetwear with a feminine feel, Bobblehaus produces seasonal collections made from TENCEL and deadstock fabrics.
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Eileen Fisher Joins Forces with Pentatonic to Advance Textile Recycling
By joining forces with technology consultancy Pentatonic, sustainable fashion pioneer Eileen Fisher launches its platform “Hey Fashion!” to raise awareness of textile waste.
Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard
The newly introduced chain of custody standard by Better Cotton represents a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain.
Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council
The Spanish fashion company Ecoalf was in attendance to discuss and seek solutions that change the way brands produce, develop the circular economy and preserve biodiversity.