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"Sustainable Apparel" News Archive
Ganni's Co-Founder Explores the Frontiers of Material Innovation
Ganni's Nicolaj Reffstrup champions game-changing "carbon-negative cellulosic textile," developed with Rubi, a biotech start-up supported by H&M and Patagonia, signaling a greener path for the fashion industry.
How Businesses Can Head Towards a More Sustainable Supply Chain
As outlined in Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference, brands have the power to align and adapt practices to transform supply chains, engage consumers, scale circularity, and drive positive social impacts.
Jeanologia's eDesigner Revolutionizes Denim Design with Cutting-Edge Eco-Efficiency
Spanish denim manufacturer Jeanologia is leading the way in eco-design with its groundbreaking eDesigner software, offering an intuitive user interface, AI-powered design features, and digitized fabric capabilities, all while prioritizing eco-consciousness in denim design.
The Significance of Green Manufacturing Processes: A Sustainable Revolution
The Greener Manufacturing Show is the ultimate destination for companies seeking to transition to greener, more sustainable manufacturing processes where attendees gain access to the latest innovations and technologies to manufacture products from more sustainable materials, eliminate toxic chemicals, and embrace the circular economy.
Adore Me Teams up with Ethical Bio-Based Dye Manufacturer
Adore Me pioneers lingerie sustainability by partnering with Ever Dye to eliminate harmful chemicals and adopt an innovative eco-friendly dye process.
How Hugo Boss is Implementing Circularity in its Business
To meet its 2023 goal, Hugo Boss is aiming to source eight out of ten items in a circular way.
H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase
H&M leads the fashion industry by adjusting prices to reflect Bangladesh's 56% minimum wage increase, signaling a commitment to fair compensation for garment workers and addressing concerns in the labor-intensive sector.
California Bill to Make Brands Responsible for Fashion Waste Problem
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, proposed earlier this month, would require apparel and footwear brands to account for what happens to their products after they're sold - a first in the U.S.
Refashion Searches for Solutions to Non-Recyclable Textiles
As blended materials are more difficult to recycle, Refashion is looking for new outlets for non-reusable textiles and solutions to facilitate their recycling, which is still limited in Europe.
Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge
These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.
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Ba&sh Champions Regenerative Farming in Collaboration with Nativa
The brand collaborates with Nativa to lead the transformation of Uruguayan farms toward regenerative practices, marking a strategic move to fund and support sustainable, environmentally conscious agriculture.
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."