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LENZING™ fibers are fully biodegradable in water, soil and compost
Organic Waste Systems and TÜV confirm fiber biodegradability also in fresh water All white LENZING™ Viscose, Modal and Lyocell fibers are now certified for all environments Global legislators aim at limiting plastic waste persisting in the enviro... View More
As Amazon Burns, VF Corp Says No to Brazilian Leather
As fires continue to ravage parts of the Amazon, the apparel giant says no more leather from Brazil until “we have the confidence and assurance that the materials used in our products do not contribute to environmental harm in the country.” ... View More
32 Fashion, Textile Giants Make Pact to Transform Fashion Industry
The companies have signed a Fashion Pact, committing to practical targets together in climate, biodiversity and oceans. The Pact will be presented to heads of state during the G7 meeting this weekend in Biarritz. ... View More
Clothing Giants Join Forces to Fight Gender-Based Violence in African Factories
Levi Strauss, The Children’s Place and Kontoor Brands have launched a pilot program aimed at ending gender-based harassment at five factories owned and operated by supplier Nien Hsing Textile Co. Ltd., in Lesotho. ... View More
Partnerships, Education Helping Braskem Pave Way Toward a Circular Future
With dedication to research, investment in technology and partnerships, Braskem has been transforming the plastics value chain. ... View More
Trending: Fashion Edges Ever Closer to Circularity
Prada's new Nat Geo series highlights its Re-Nylon line; while the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign Guidelines aim to ensure jeans are made better for the environment and the health of garment workers. ... View More
Coyuchi for Life: A Closed-Loop Approach to Textile Rentals
Organic linen purveyor Coyuchi is taking home textile rentals one step ahead with new, closed-loop program. ... View More
Sustainable Fashion — What’s the Hold Up?
Despite the consumer demand, brand opportunity and environmental imperative, very few brands are taking action in a meaningful way. So, what’s holding up the necessary shift away from fast fashion? ... View More
Trending: Ratcheting Up to Sustainable Activewear, Inside and Out
ALLIED Feather & Down relaunches its global supply chain education and traceability tool for outdoor brands and consumers, while Arc’Teryx goes circular with Rock Solid Used Gear. ... View More
Trending: G-Star Raw, Gap Dyeing to Make Better Jeans
G-Star Raw launches its latest collection of garments dyed with upcycled plant waste; while Gap Inc will roll out foam-dyed denim that dramatically reduces water, chemical and energy use. ... View More
Trending: Fashion Giants Lining Up with Science-Based Targets
As Levi Strauss moves forward with its industry-leading climate action strategy, PUMA and Burberry are following suit with SBTi-approved science-based targets of their own. ... View More
Finnish R&D Project Aims to Make Business from Circular Textiles
Telaketju, a Finnish network promoting sustainable recycling of textiles, shifts its focus from recycling to managing the whole value chain, extending textile lifespan and creating novel business models. ... View More
Transparency Is the Outcome in a Process, Not the First Step
H&M’s move towards transparency has been praised by competitors and consumers alike. But other firms looking to emulate this heightened visibility approach should understand that transparency is merely the end goal in a multi-step process. ... View More
Nike’s Circular Design Workbook Offers Sustainability Guidelines for All Designers
The company says it hopes that the workbook helps to inspire considered choices that will reshape the future of product design around the world. ... View More
Forum for the Future, Fashion for Good Examine Potential Futures for Fashion
New studies released today at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit dive into potential futures for the fashion industry — Forum for the Future examines four distinct, climate-changed scenarios; while Fashion for Good assesses the viability of three circul... View More
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches Tech Venture to Scale Higg Index
Higg Co. will provide the trusted technology industry needs to be able to implement the Higg Index at scale; while the SAC will continue to focus on driving sustainability measurement and improvements in the apparel, footwear and textile industry. ... View More
Timberland, Wrangler, VF Foundation Support Regenerative Ranching Research
Research aims to demonstrate economic and environmental gains for sustainable ranching practices. The systems-based research project focuses on 12 interrelated topics — including soil carbon and water, greenhouse gas emissions, and livestock wellbe... View More
Biodegradable Seat Covers: Lenzing on the Latest in Circular Auto Parts
Through a partnership with Swiss automaker Rinspeed, textile giant Lenzing is expanding into auto upholstery — and changing what it feels like to sit on wood. ... View More
Sportswear, Outdoor Brands Lead on Transparency; Luxury Is Waking Up
On the sixth anniversary of the devastating Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed over 1,100 garment workers, Fashion Revolution’s most recent Transparency Index indicates slow progress across the industry. ... View More
Changing Behavior, One Reused Item at a Time
Despite inspirational efforts being made across the top fashion brands, we are consuming more clothing, using it for nearly half as long and still filling up our Earth with unwanted and unused clothing and textiles. The existing solution we can utili... View More
