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"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
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.
Hugo Boss Invests $9 Million in HeiQ's Sustainable Thread
The investment is divided into five million dollars to implement the HeiQ AeonicQ thread in the Hugo Boss collections and a further four million dollars based on the achievement of targets.
Childrensalon: The Largest Online Store for Luxury Children’s Apparel
With over 270 brands on the market, Childrensalon is the world’s leading online B2C platform for luxury designer childrenswear.
Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council
The Spanish fashion company Ecoalf was in attendance to discuss and seek solutions that change the way brands produce, develop the circular economy and preserve biodiversity.
Lenzing Increases the Use of Textile Waste in its Viscose
Lenzing is revolutionizing global textile waste reduction by expanding its eco-efficient REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers, to drive a circular economy transition.
Ninety Percent: The Apparel Brand that Donates 90% of its Profits to Charitable Causes
Founded in 2018, Ninety Percent has landed in the fashion world in style thanks to its excellent range of modern and minimalist garments, and donates 90% of its profits to a charity of the consumer's choice.
6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles
Businesses must adhere to three stages: sourcing Fairtrade-certified cotton, engaging certified processors, and meeting Fairtrade standards for production to carry the Fairtrade Cotton Mark.
Apparel & Textiles
Enhancing Fashion Supply Chains: Lessons from Food, Transport, and Beauty Industries
Fashion's sprawling global supply chains, often expanded to cut costs, have become notoriously tangled and complex. Unlike industries such as food, transport, and beauty, fashion has historically lacked stringent regulations, resulting in minimal investment in infrastructure to track products throughout their lifecycle. However, other industries offer valuable lessons that fashion can adopt to enhance traceability and sustainability.
Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles
Bluesign’s latest revision takes into account the latest scientific knowledge regarding the toxicological and ecological profiles of substances.
Zara Speeds Up Sustainability Goals and Expands Further in the U.S.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, is ramping up its sustainability efforts, targeting substantial emission reductions across its value chain, prioritizing sustainable sourcing with "preferred fibers," and investing in biodiversity conservation initiatives.
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ABLE: Inspiring Consumers to Realize Their Purchasing Power
Dedicated to advancing ethically-made fashion, B Corp member ABLE is a women-run brand that empowers handweavers in Ethiopia.
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
Kering Group Announces Ban on Angora Fur in Luxury Fashion
Kering Group, a leading luxury fashion conglomerate with brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, aligns with industry leaders in animal welfare by pledging to remove angora materials from its products.