ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Apparel Brands" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
The Promise and Pitfalls of Recycled Polyester
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.
|April 3rd, 2023|3:42 PM
Sustainable Materials
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
Sustainable Suppliers News
Coffee Grounds Reconverted into High-Strength Performance Fabrics by S.Café
North Face collaborated with S.Café’s unique coffee fiber, having used recycled coffee grounds to create a fabric that is not only eco-friendly, but also highly functional for athleticwear.
|January 17th, 2023|1:29 PM
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.
|April 5th, 2023|3:21 PM
Sustainable Materials
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
Tapestry Partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Support Circularity
Realizing the importance of transitioning to a circular economy, Tapestry has recently joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network and Fashion Initiative Advisory Board to enhance circularity in fashion.
|April 17th, 2023|10:23 AM
Sustainable Materials
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
Sustainable Suppliers News
H&M’s Conscious Collection Uses Leather Made from Wine Waste
Swedish fashion retailer H&M took a huge leap in supporting sustainable textile innovation by using a leather made from wine-making waste, by Vegea.
|January 16th, 2023|1:37 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
This Everlane Bra Has Shoppers Raving: Here's Why
Here's why shoppers are going wild for the Everlane Invisible Bra.
|September 2nd, 2022|11:11 AM