"Circular Fashion" News Archive

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.

H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.

ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."

After having partnered with Lanzatech, the multinational beauty company recognized by Cradle to Cradle Coty continues to strive for a new sustainable business model through its online sustainability platform.

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.

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.

Investors are pressuring fashion brands such as Burberry and Levi’s to improve their buying practices, driven by the recognition that sustainability is crucial for long-term financial success.

The emerging Spanish company Recovo has acquired new capacities in its quest to stand out as the benchmark platform for the transition of fashion and textile companies toward a fully sustainable and circular model.

Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.

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.