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"Sustainable Apparel" News Archive
Sustainable Supply Chains
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Cariuma: A Pioneer Sneaker Brand in Sustainability
Cariuma’s success is backed by sustainable and vegan values, using 100% natural and recycled materials for the creation of its products.
|August 9th, 2022|1:10 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
GOTS Shares its Policy Updates for Label Approval
The highly revered label for organic cotton has recently revealed a new policy update that makes it more difficult for players in the supply chain to make applications with falsely submitted information.
|January 31st, 2023|3:17 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
Ethical Consumerism
AAFA Advocates for Consumer Clarity with Proposed Changes in California Proposition
The AAFA vehemently opposes proposed changes to California Proposition 65 warnings, citing potential harm to consumer protection.
|December 27th, 2023|3:49 PM
Sustainability Standards News
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.
|August 9th, 2023|2:59 PM
Sustainability Standards News
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.
|December 12th, 2023|10:54 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
|August 24th, 2023|12:03 PM
Sustainable Materials
Adidas Partners with Rheon for Innovative Performance Apparel
Adidas' Adizero Control collection, featuring RHEON™ technology, redefines athletic apparel by minimizing energy wastage and enhancing running performance through innovative, patented materials.
|September 26th, 2023|12:47 PM
Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Macy's Inc. is enhancing its sustainable material sourcing through a partnership with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aligning with its "Mission Every One" initiative to source preferred materials exclusively for its private label products by 2030, ensuring full traceability through blockchain technology.
|September 18th, 2023|11:13 AM
Our Community
How the Fashion Industry Can Reduce its Water Footprint
Although the fashion industry has taken measures to address carbon emissions, here's what it needs to do to make its practices more sustainable and less wasteful of water.
|June 14th, 2021|5:23 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
The 5 Apparel Brands that Are Currently Dominating the Resale Market
Embracing a truly circular economy, brands like Puma, Timberland, Balenciaga and more demonstrate the new trend among luxury brands that take a big step towards sustainable fashion and have added value.
|March 24th, 2023|9:06 AM
Ethical Consumerism
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
|May 9th, 2023|7:08 AM