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Ethical Consumerism
Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion
Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment waste.
|October 31st, 2023|12:25 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
This Everlane Bra Has Shoppers Raving: Here's Why
Here's why shoppers are going wild for the Everlane Invisible Bra.
|September 2nd, 2022|11:11 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Key Challenges in Achieving Supply Chain Transparency in Fashion
Explore the crucial topics and political landscape impacting the fashion industry at the United States Fashion Industry Association's Trade Symposium in Washington DC on July 17th.
|May 14th, 2024|2:49 PM
Sustainability Standards News
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol triples its grower membership in three years, with 975 growers on 1.7 million acres, highlighting its dedication to sustainability in the industry.
|February 14th, 2024|4:13 PM
Sustainable Materials
Former Under Armour CEO Leads New Venture Reju, to Enhance PET Recycling
Paris-based Technip Energies partners with Under Armour and IBM to launch Reju, a cutting-edge PET recycling company, addressing the growing demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate in textiles.
|November 16th, 2023|1:05 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay
Implemented by LVMH, Kering, and H&M, The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) unveils groundbreaking targets to emphasize the urgency of biodiversity conservation and nature-based climate solutions.
|May 24th, 2023|1:50 PM
Sustainability Governance
Desigual is to Reach 73% in Recycled Garments in 2023
For a garment to be classified as recycled, it must have a minimum of 30% recycled materials, and 20% in the case of cotton.
|January 12th, 2023|4:23 PM
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism
The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry
Unlike other sectors, which are in the process of changing to combat microplastics, fashion is still not doing enough to control microfiber pollution. Learn what the adidas, the North Face, and C&A are doing about it.
|May 25th, 2023|10:54 AM
Sustainable Materials
Nike Commits to the Responsible Wool Standard
Aligning with the Responsible Wool Standard, Nike's commitment to eliminating wool production involving animal cruelty has been praised by Four Paws, with over 350 other brands joining in adopting anti-mulesing policies.
|June 23rd, 2023|1:59 PM
Sustainability Governance
Why Fashion Brands Will Need to Adopt Digital Product Passports
As the EU has recently unveiled its circular apparel strategy, a noteworthy aspect of this strategy is the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs), which will play a pivotal role in achieving these goals.
|May 9th, 2023|3:09 PM
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Sustainable Materials
WRAP Launches Circular Design Toolkit to Revolutionize Textile Industry Sustainability
WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.
|November 2nd, 2023|4:05 PM
Sustainable Materials
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics
Patagonia's groundbreaking Stormshadow parka, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics, signals a milestone in the outdoor apparel industry's pursuit of sustainability.
|October 26th, 2023|1:03 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Frumat: The Apple Leather Slowly but Surely Replacing Conventional Leather
Used by brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Samara, apple leather by Frumat is an innovative fiber made from the leftovers of apple jams and juices.
|January 19th, 2023|6:50 AM