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"Sustainable Textiles" News Archive

Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
Sustainable Suppliers News

Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe

Allbirds has unveiled a groundbreaking net zero carbon shoe, urging industry peers to follow suit and sharing comprehensive methodology, which features a carbon-negative regenerative wool.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 16th, 2023|9:36 PM
Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard

The newly introduced chain of custody standard by Better Cotton represents a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 11th, 2023|12:08 PM
Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council
Sustainability Governance

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 27th, 2023|11:56 AM
Lenzing Increases the Use of Textile Waste in its Viscose
Sustainable Materials

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 29th, 2023|9:42 AM
6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles
Sustainability Standards News

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 27th, 2024|5:39 PM
The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses
Sustainability Standards News

The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses

Fairtrade certification signifies a profound commitment to ethical production, social justice, and environmental stewardship, crucial for sustainable textile businesses aligning with their core values and objectives.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 27th, 2024|3:13 PM
Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl
Sustainable Materials

Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl

Repreve is set to highlight its transformative process at the Rose Bowl during the championship semifinal, showcasing its role in crafting sustainable team uniforms.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 26th, 2023|9:26 PM
Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles
Sustainability Standards News

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 18th, 2023|12:54 PM
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics
Sustainability Standards News

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol triples its grower membership in three years, with 975 growers on 1.7 million acres, highlighting its dedication to sustainability in the industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 14th, 2024|4:13 PM
How Companies are Concealing the True Environmental Costs Linked to Fast Fashion
Ethical Consumerism

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 18th, 2023|10:31 AM