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Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry
To take its recycled leather to scale, Gen Phoenix has just closed its latest round of financing led by apparel companies Dr. Martens and Tapestry.
Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Diesel Face Major Forced Labor Claims
Fashion companies including Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Walmart Canada, and GobiMin are under investigation by the Canadian watchdog CORE in response to complaints of potential forced labor.
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
Lululemon and Samsara Eco Join Forces to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
Apparel brand Lululemon has partnered with Samsara Eco to scale up textile-to-textile recycling and create infinitely recyclable nylon and polyester from apparel waste.
UK Government Takes Steps to Address Deforestation in Supply Chains
The UK government aims to ban deforestation-linked commodities like palm oil and soy through the Forest Risk Commodities Scheme, targeting large businesses, but concerns about loopholes remain.
Cotton Australia's Innovative Approach to Textile Waste Management
Cotton Australia is leading a pioneering effort to recycle used cotton textiles by incorporating them into the soil, offering a sustainable solution to the fashion industry's waste challenge.
GFA, H&M Foundation Enter Three-Year Funding Pact to Fuel Circular Fashion
A three-year partnership between The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and H&M Foundation is aimed at injecting substantial funding into GFA's circularity impact initiatives and expansion of the National Circular Fashion Partnership programmes.
How H&M and Decathlon Hit Back at Greenwashing Claims
Sustainability claims should be up-to-date and substantiated with facts, backed up with recognized seals and standards.
Unspun Raises $14 Million in Funding to Advance Sustainable 3D Weaving Technology
This capital infusion will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of Unspun's groundbreaking 3D weaving technology, known as Vega. With the fashion industry's supply chain in its crosshairs, Vega is poised to revolutionize the way garments are produced.
Nike and Levi's Recognized for Responsible Wool Sourcing Methods
Levi Strauss & Co,Nike, Adidas, and VF Corp, are strengthening their commitments to phase out mulesing through the “Better Wool Guide”.
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6 Trends in Corporate Sustainability that Will Shape 2023
The need to improve supply chain sustainability will promote the search for alternative suppliers, training existing ones, ensuring the rights of people along the chains, and due diligence and adaptation.
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.
Textile Exchange Unveils Enhanced Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix
Textile Exchange launched an updated open-source Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM), evaluating sustainability standards through 80 indicators, blending quantitative life cycle metrics with qualitative criteria for enhanced material choice understanding in sustainability.