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"Slow Fashion" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
Spinnova Secures Business Finland R&D Grant to Advance SPINNOVA® Fiber Development
Spinnova secures a EUR 1.9 million grant from Business Finland to advance its SPINNOVA® fiber project, aiming to pioneer pilot-scale production from textile and agricultural waste streams.
Sustainability Governance
Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products
The company also unveiled that its iconic luxury cashmere sweater will be its first Cradle to Cradle Certified® product.
Sustainable Materials
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding Join Forces to Create Plant-Based Leather Fashion
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) have teamed up to develop the world's first MIRUM®-based garment, the Pangaia Air Gilet.
Sustainable Supply Chains
VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles
Known for brands like The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, VF Corp has partnered with WBCSD and Deloitte Switzerland to launch the CTI Fashion Initiative.
Primark’s “Mom Jeans” Carry Cradle to Cradle® Certification
This certification is globally recognized for producing more sustainably and with the least possible impact on people and the planet.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Stella McCartney Co-Founds $200 Million Investment Fund for Sustainable Solutions
Founded with the Collaborative Fund, the British pioneer brand in sustainability has co-founded "Collab SOS" which will be responsible for managing investments in companies aimed at promoting a new, more sustainable, Series A and Series B economy.
Sustainability Governance
European Commission Presents New Proposal for Sustainable and Circular Products
The European Commission has just presented new proposals that champion circularity, responsible labeling, and improving energy efficiency throughout supply chains.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Christy Dawn’s Revolutionary Farm-to-Closet Initiative
With a mission to provide the fashion industry as a whole with a blueprint for the future of sustainable fiber production, Christy Dawn is raising awareness of how successful the movement can really be.
Ethical Consumerism
The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward
Discover sustainable fashion leaders like Patagonia, Everlane, Stella McCartney, and Reformation each making significant strides in eco-conscious practices.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
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Sustainable Suppliers News
Stella McCartney Fall 2022 Proves Sustainability is the New Chic
Stella McCartney’s pre-fall collection is a joyous culmination of bold tailoring, glittering evening wear, chic accessories – and is kind to the planet.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study
Greenpeace utilizes advanced geolocation technology to unveil the fate of donated clothing, exposing a significant lack of second-life utilization as tracked items, placed in containers and stores, embark on a complex and uncertain global journey.
Ethical Consumerism
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.