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"Sustainable Fibers" News Archive
Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts
TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.
H&M Makes Waves by Collaborating with a Climate and Social Justice Nonprofit
H&M and Slow Factory have joined forces for a five-year partnership focused on industry-wide change, with an emphasis on human rights and climate justice, sparked by H&M employees' commitment to fund social and environmental justice initiatives.
Apparel & Textiles
The Role of Waste Removal in Advancing Textile Recycling in Fairfax
Fairfax is tackling textile waste through efficient removal strategies, sustainable partnerships, and innovative recycling solutions. Discover how these efforts are shaping the city’s sustainability future.
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.
Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge
These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.
Unveiling the Ecological Toll of Synthetic Fabrics in Fashion
The fashion industry's environmental impact, particularly the overlooked issue of synthetic textiles, demands attention amid discussions on sustainable practices, with fast fashion intensifying ecological strain through rapid, affordable production and exploitative labor practices.
Bloom Labs Emerges as a Pioneer in Protein-Based Alternatives for the Circular Economy
Bloom Labs introduces innovative alternatives to natural and synthetic fibers and plastics, advancing the global shift toward a circular economy.
Investments & Collaborations
Material Innovation & Circularity
CFC 2025: Innovation, Investment, and Collaboration in Cellulose Fibre Development
CFC 2025 spotlighted major advances in cellulose fibre tech, biosynthetics, and circular economy strategies, shaping the future of sustainable textiles.
Our Community
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.
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.
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.