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"Sustainable Apparel" News Archive
Vuori to Open 100 New Stores from Softbank Investment
Receiving 400 million dollars from Softbank Vision Fund 2., the funds will help finance the opening of 100 shops over five years.
Tackling Microfibres
One of the most significant threats to the environment is microfibres, which are tiny plastic fibres that shed from clothing made out of synthetic materials when manufactured, worn, and washed.
Ba&sh Launches its Resale Program in the United States
Following the recommendations of Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the success of the brand’s “Borrow” program, the French firm has taken its resale initiative stateside.
Cariuma and ‘Peanuts’ Are Encouraging Fans to ‘Take Care of the Earth’ With a Collaborative Shoe Collection
Sustainability-focused sneaker brand Cariuma is encouraging consumers to “Take Care of the Earth” with its latest collection and has recruited Snoopy and Woodstock of the iconic comic strip “Peanuts” to spread the message.
Vestiaire Collective Takes Bold Action Against Fast Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
Vestiaire Collective strives to combat the environmental and social repercussions of the fashion industry by raising awareness about textile waste and overconsumption, urging industry-wide transformation.
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GOTS Commences OECD Assessment to Propel Sustainablility in the Textile Industry
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) initiates OECD alignment assessment process to propel sustainable practices in the textile industry.
PETA Urges Forever 21 to Embrace Ethical Fashion Practices Amid Mislabeling Controversy
PETA has accused Forever 21 mislabeling real feather products as faux, urging corrective action in a sternly worded letter to CEO Winnie Park.
Ralph Lauren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor
Ralph Lauren is under investigation for potential involvement in forced labor within its supply chain, linked to Chinese entities suspected of using Uyghur forced labor.