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"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Sustainable Suppliers News
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
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Suppliers News
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Sustainable Materials
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Ethical Consumerism
Sustainable Materials
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.
|May 23rd, 2023|2:21 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Levi Strauss Grows 7% in FY2022 after Hitting New Sustainability Targets
The U.S. fashion company, which specializes in denim, had a turnover of $6,169 million in the fiscal year ending November 27, 2022.
|January 26th, 2023|2:36 PM
Sustainable Materials
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.
|June 13th, 2023|3:35 PM
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Sustainable Materials
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
Sustainable Materials
Balenciaga’s New “Leather” Coat is Made from Mushrooms
The fashion house belonging to the Kering group incorporates replacing leather with mycelium at a time when the industry is increasingly researching sustainable and alternative materials.
|December 27th, 2022|11:14 AM
Sustainability Governance
Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products
The company also unveiled that its iconic luxury cashmere sweater will be its first Cradle to Cradle Certified® product.
|June 13th, 2022|6:35 PM