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"Sustainable Fashion" News Archive
mYak: Sustainable Tibetan Fibers Spun in Italy
Weaving the natural strength of the Tibetan Plateau with the artisanal traditions of Italy, mYak is a leading yak-fiber textile maker who - not only offers quality fabrics, but also adds value to the local indigenous communities where it finds its unique resource.
|June 24th, 2015|11:19 AM
Green Carpet Fashion Awards 2019
Notable individuals and brands in fashion are being recognized for their sustainability efforts.
|October 8th, 2019|11:22 AM
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.
|July 24th, 2024|5:06 PM
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.
|July 17th, 2023|1:16 PM
Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion
Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment waste.
|October 31st, 2023|12:25 PM
Key Challenges in Achieving Supply Chain Transparency in Fashion
Explore the crucial topics and political landscape impacting the fashion industry at the United States Fashion Industry Association's Trade Symposium in Washington DC on July 17th.
|May 14th, 2024|2:49 PM
Ralph Lauren Announces its Targets for Sustainable Fashion with “Design the Change”
Design the Change focuses on three key areas where Ralph Lauren can create the greatest positive impact to hit its 2025 sustainability targets.
|November 8th, 2022|12:36 PM
How Companies are Concealing the True Environmental Costs Linked to Fast Fashion
A new Greenpeace report scrutinizes the sustainability claims of 14 fashion brands, focusing on their "eco-friendly" or "responsible" collections. It identifies several well-known brands guilty of greenwashing, such as Decathlon, H&M, Mango, Primark, Tesco, and Zara.
|May 18th, 2023|10:31 AM
Macy’s, Inc. Expands Supply Chain Operations With New Fulfillment Center In North Carolina
Macy’s, Inc. Expands Supply Chain Operations With New Fulfillment Center In North Carolina.
|May 17th, 2022|4:59 PM
Nike Commits to the Responsible Wool Standard
Aligning with the Responsible Wool Standard, Nike's commitment to eliminating wool production involving animal cruelty has been praised by Four Paws, with over 350 other brands joining in adopting anti-mulesing policies.
|June 23rd, 2023|1:59 PM
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WRAP Launches Circular Design Toolkit to Revolutionize Textile Industry Sustainability
WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.
|November 2nd, 2023|4:05 PM
Stella McCartney Earns SBTi Approval for Ambitious Climate Targets
Stella McCartney achieves SBTi approval for ambitious climate targets, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable fashion and commitment to combating climate change.
|August 3rd, 2023|12:20 PM
Frumat: The Apple Leather Slowly but Surely Replacing Conventional Leather
Used by brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Samara, apple leather by Frumat is an innovative fiber made from the leftovers of apple jams and juices.
|January 19th, 2023|6:50 AM