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"Sustainable Fashion Brand" News Archive
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How Fashion Brands and Retailers could accelerate Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing
PEFC Launches New Whitepaper: “Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF
Sourcing. A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers"
|July 10th, 2023|1:09 PM
Sustainable Materials
Lenzing's Role in Fashion's Circular Revolution through Innovative Fibers and Collaborative Initiatives
Lenzing's expansion of REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers offers a sustainable solution for reducing textile waste and gaining traction in the fashion industry, with prominent customers like American Eagle Outfitters, Fruit of the Loom, and Farm Rio.
|October 17th, 2023|11:37 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Prada Commits to Global Sustainability by Joining UN Global Compact
Prada Group reinforces its commitment to global sustainability by joining the UN Global Compact, aligning with key principles for responsible business practices, and supporting the promotion of Sustainable Development Goals.
|December 19th, 2023|11:26 AM
Sustainable Materials
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.
|August 10th, 2023|11:29 AM
Ethical Consumerism
The Influence of Celebrities in the Re-Wear Movement
This article by Fashion Takes Action, examines how society tends to criticize celebrities for repeating outfits, but this mindset perpetuates a wasteful fashion culture.
|May 17th, 2023|12:10 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Chloé Introduces Digital Product Identification with "Chloé Vertical"
The luxury fashion brand has developed a digital ID system with technology partner EON for each product in the Chloé Vertical Capsule Collection, which can be scanned with a smartphone through the label.
|February 13th, 2023|2:16 PM
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.
|April 5th, 2023|3:21 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
What is Gucci Doing to Make its Supply Chain More Sustainable?
The iconic Italian luxury brand has a sustainability strategy that counts on renewable energy, efficient lighting and green materials.
|August 22nd, 2022|12:27 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
|November 27th, 2023|3:02 PM
Ethical Consumerism
The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric
Alpaca wool clothing brands epitomize sustainability, each adopting distinct approaches to minimize environmental footprints and maintain ethical standards. Let's delve into the unique practices of each brand to uncover more about their commitment to a greener and more conscientious fashion industry.
|January 16th, 2024|3:30 PM
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LVMH and CFDA Join Forces to Produce Video Series for Earth Week
LVMH and CFDA partner for "Voices of Impact," a sustainability-focused video series premiering during Earth Week to inspire action in the fashion and luxury sectors.
|April 23rd, 2024|4:02 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
Here is FTA’s round up of Indigenous designers from across Canada you should know about:
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
Sustainable Materials
The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material
Used by Boody and Pact, the use of bamboo in fashion aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and ethical practices in the textile and apparel industry.
|January 26th, 2024|12:28 PM