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Lululemon and Samsara Eco Join Forces to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
Apparel brand Lululemon has partnered with Samsara Eco to scale up textile-to-textile recycling and create infinitely recyclable nylon and polyester from apparel waste.
|May 23rd, 2023|2:21 PM
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Is Scaling Circularity the Next Step for the Fashion Industry?
The global economy is shifting to green initiatives and partnerships. Join Innovation Forum’s upcoming conference on Sustainable Apparel and Textiles to discover how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.
|May 5th, 2023|9:47 AM
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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.
|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM
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Zara Launches its First Multi-Fiber Recycled Collection with Circ
In collaboration with Circ, Inditex reinforces its commitment to circularity with this innovative collection of Zara garments made from recycled polyester and lyocell from the separation of multifibre textile waste.
|April 20th, 2023|11:10 AM
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Agave Leather is the New Sustainable Vegan Alternative
The founders of Desserto saw an opportunity where they could unite the tequila industry with the fashion industry in a sustainable way, by upcycling tequila waste into Agave leather.
|April 18th, 2023|10:15 AM
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The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.
|April 14th, 2023|11:57 AM
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Refashion Searches for Solutions to Non-Recyclable Textiles
As blended materials are more difficult to recycle, Refashion is looking for new outlets for non-reusable textiles and solutions to facilitate their recycling, which is still limited in Europe.
|April 12th, 2023|1:45 PM
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Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry
To take its recycled leather to scale, Gen Phoenix has just closed its latest round of financing led by apparel companies Dr. Martens and Tapestry.
|April 11th, 2023|12:15 PM
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Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding Join Forces to Create Plant-Based Leather Fashion
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) have teamed up to develop the world's first MIRUM®-based garment, the Pangaia Air Gilet.
|April 4th, 2023|2:21 PM
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Allbirds Launches the World's First Zero-Carbon Sneaker
Named MO.ONSHOT, Allbirds has created a zero-carbon shoe that is commercially viable and scalable and is the culmination of its work as a whole.
|March 30th, 2023|11:21 AM
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Fashion Reimagined: A Personal Perspective
Sasha from STE.MARG.SCOT. reflects on her journey towards sustainability in fashion, acknowledging their initial ignorance of the impact of their consumption habits and the industry's addiction to fossil fuel-derived synthetics.
|July 27th, 2023|8:51 PM
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How Loewe Became One of Fashion’s Hottest Brands
The Spanish fashion brand surpassed Prada to become the internet’s favourite brand, according to the Lyst Index’s ranking of the most popular labels and products.
|July 27th, 2023|3:34 PM
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Fashion Network Brand in Focus: C.O.R
A London-based label founded by British-Iraqi designer/DJ Yesawi, "Children of Revolution" combines culture, craftsmanship, and sustainability, showcasing a military-inspired aesthetic
|July 19th, 2023|9:33 AM