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"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
H&M’s Conscious Collection Uses Leather Made from Wine Waste
Swedish fashion retailer H&M took a huge leap in supporting sustainable textile innovation by using a leather made from wine-making waste, by Vegea.
|January 16th, 2023|1:37 PM
Chloé's Spring Summer Collection Inspired by Fossil-Free Energy
The fashion brand’s Creative Director was inspired by research into fossil-free fusion energy for the creation of its spring-summer collection, presented last September in Paris.
|October 5th, 2022|3:51 PM
Embracing Digital Transformation at PI Apparel Medellin 2023
PI Apparel Medellin 2023 brings together U.S. speakers and South American innovators to explore disruptive fashion technologies, redefining the future of the industry.
|September 26th, 2023|11:27 AM
Mejuri Reaches 2 Million Pieces Sold, Announces Stores and Sustainability Targets
Mejuri founder Noura Sakkijha explains why jewellery brands should look beyond existing frameworks to build a more sustainable future for a sector that has faced scrutiny over its impact on the environment and the welfare of its workers.
|July 20th, 2022|12:47 PM
Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.
|October 16th, 2023|2:58 PM
Global Fashion Manufacturer Hansae Wins Corporate ESG Grand Prize at K-ESG Management Awards
Hansae, the grand prize winner in the Comprehensive ESG sector for the ‘Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Import/Export of Textiles and Textile Products’ business division, was recognized for its differentiated ESG performance.
|March 22nd, 2024|1:33 PM
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.
|April 11th, 2023|12:15 PM
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.
|August 31st, 2023|10:37 AM
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.
|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
How Scotch & Soda Enforces an Ethical Supply Chain
With its goal to make a positive contribution to climate protection, the Dutch brand is committed to reducing its environmental impact through responsible material sourcing.
|June 3rd, 2022|11:21 AM
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Sustainable Brand Benchmark® Unveiled in CommonShare Webinar: Ensuring Authenticity and Compliance Amidst Sustainability Demands
CommonShare, a protocol for sustainable supply chains, has introduced the Sustainable Brand Benchmark® in its recent webinar.
|May 23rd, 2023|1:46 PM
How Mejuri Strives for Sustainably Made Fine Jewelry
Shipping fine jewelry worldwide that is made from ethically sourced materials and is RJC certified, Mejuri is a leading example of sustainable fine jewelry.
|July 19th, 2022|9:55 AM
Spinnova Secures Business Finland R&D Grant to Advance SPINNOVA® Fiber Development
Spinnova secures a EUR 1.9 million grant from Business Finland to advance its SPINNOVA® fiber project, aiming to pioneer pilot-scale production from textile and agricultural waste streams.
|August 16th, 2023|8:55 PM