"Sustainable Textiles" News Archive

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.

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.

While recycled polyester does offer some environmental advantages over traditional, or virgin polyester, it still has several significant drawbacks that make it far from a perfect solution.

Unlike other sectors, which are in the process of changing to combat microplastics, fashion is still not doing enough to control microfiber pollution. Learn what the adidas, the North Face, and C&A are doing about it.

Puma is partnering with Renewcell and Crystal International Group to investigate the use of Circulose, derived from cotton-rich textile waste, in eco-friendly fibers during a collaboration unveiled at the United Nations climate change summit.

The fashion industry is experiencing a surge in sustainable innovations, highlighted by Stella McCartney's use of seaweed-based fabric and new dyeing techniques leveraging bacteria and algae, as well as textile recycling’s triumph recognized by the H&M Foundation Global Change Awards.

Lenzing, a leading Austrian provider of wood-based specialty fibers, is making a substantial commitment to sustainable energy by investing in a new wind farm, reinforcing its dedication to a stable and diverse power supply.

The UN's Fashion Industry Charter releases two key reports to slash fashion's carbon footprint: one on low-carbon fibers, another on sustainable animal fiber sourcing, driving eco-conscious practices.

The shift towards a transparent supply chain that guarantees the traceability of our garments is what the textile industry needs to ensure a sustainable future.

American labels, such as Maiyet, are revolutionizing the luxury fashion industry when it comes to environmental awareness and social change. The eco-fashion company has just secured $25.5m from investors, taking the brand forward in 2015.