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How Hugo Boss is Implementing Circularity in its Business
To meet its 2023 goal, Hugo Boss is aiming to source eight out of ten items in a circular way.
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.
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Join the Plastic-Free Vegan Leather Movement
Ecovative is part of an emerging industry of producers of materials that use mushrooms instead of animal skins to make leather, and are bringing major brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Stella McCartney on board.
B Corporation is Evolving its Standards for Companies
B Lab has just shared a new draft of the updated standard protocol that will be implemented in 2024.
CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
Common Share is an influential initiative aiming to establish a universal protocol for responsible and sustainable supply chains, empowering standard owners and promoting data normalization.
Camper Follows a Circular Economy by Producing Repairable Shoes
Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.
Could Traceability Be the New Trend in the Fashion Industry?
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools are currently being utilized by approximately 100 multinational companies, including renowned brands such as Lacoste, Supima, and Primark.
Leather Working Group’s Positive Impact Continues to Spread with New Partnerships
Leather Working Group will continue to strengthen its ties with key players in the industry including Textile Exchange, in order to launch the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather initiative this coming March.
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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.
Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain
Impermea Materials stands ready to tackle industry challenges of any magnitude with its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
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.