"Sustainable Activewear" News Archive

England's 'Maximizing Resources, Minimising Waste' program aims to transform the textile industry through an extended producer responsibility scheme, product life extension, material diversion, and the promotion of a robust textile recycling industry.

PVH Corp., the force behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, spurs suppliers to act on climate goals, highlighted in its CSR report with carbon analysis and risk assessment, led by Chief Sustainability Officer Rick Relinger.

The denim giant signed a deal of $400 million to acquire the athleisure brand Beyond Yoga, which continues to be run by co-founder Michelle Wahler.

TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.

H&M and Slow Factory have joined forces for a five-year partnership focused on industry-wide change, with an emphasis on human rights and climate justice, sparked by H&M employees' commitment to fund social and environmental justice initiatives.

PI Apparel Medellín's second edition in October will focus on Production & Supply Chain and Innovation, bringing together Colombian and US fashion industry leaders to explore transformative technologies and practices in Colombia's growing apparel market.

The North Face has just introduced Circaloft, a sustainable synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled materials designed for circularity and minimal waste.

Lenzing Group partners with Kentaur to create eco-friendly chef uniforms, prioritizing circularity, durability, and functionality while reducing the use of virgin raw materials.

The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, set for 8-9 November 2023 at the Koelnmesse, aim to amplify their impact by promoting the circular economy and sustainability in the industry.

These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.