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Ethical Consumerism
New Report Finds Secondhand Clothing on Track to Take 10% of Global Fashion Sales
ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes, and accessories, today released the results of its 2024 Resale Report.
Sustainable Materials
Eastman and Debrand Collaborate for Textile Recycling Solutions
Eastman, renowned for specialty materials like Naia™ cellulosic fibers, has teamed up with Debrand, a top logistics firm specializing in sustainable solutions for apparel waste from global brands.
Sustainability Governance
Fashion Industry Lags in Meeting Crucial 2030 Water and Climate Goals
Two years into the commitment to halve emissions by 2030, major fashion brands, including ASOS and Primark, have achieved only a 2% reduction, as revealed by NGO WRAP's recent report on the Textiles 2030 initiative.
Sustainability Standards News
B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program
The inclusion of brands such as Scamp & Dude and Farm Rio in the B Corp certification program reflects a notable industry shift towards responsible and ethical practices.
Sustainability Standards News
Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture: Empowering the Fashion Industry to Measure Impacts
Textile Exchange, at the forefront of sustainable practices in fashion, is taking on the critical mission of defining and quantifying the impact of regenerative agriculture.
Sustainable Supply Chains
7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
Supply chain technology trends, such as AI, robotics, 3D printing, IIoT, blockchain, smart sensors, ERP systems, and supply chain visibility, are shaping a sustainable future by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving transparency in businesses.
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.
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.
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.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Bloom Labs Emerges as a Pioneer in Protein-Based Alternatives for the Circular Economy
Bloom Labs introduces innovative alternatives to natural and synthetic fibers and plastics, advancing the global shift toward a circular economy.
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Sustainable Materials
Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain
Impermea Materials stands ready to tackle industry challenges of any magnitude with its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
Sustainable Suppliers News
GOTS Marks its 20th Anniversary with All-Time High in Credited Facilities
Twenty years after its inception, the world’s leading textile processing standard for organic fibres records new all-time high figures: 18 GOTS Approved Certification Bodies report a total of 12,338 certified facilities (+19%) in 79 countries (+11%).
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.