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Nike Commits to the Responsible Wool Standard
Sustainable Materials

Nike Commits to the Responsible Wool Standard

Aligning with the Responsible Wool Standard, Nike's commitment to eliminating wool production involving animal cruelty has been praised by Four Paws, with over 350 other brands joining in adopting anti-mulesing policies.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 23rd, 2023|1:59 PM
Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
Ethical Consumerism

Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability

Here is FTA’s round up of Indigenous designers from across Canada you should know about:
Fashion Takes ActionFashion Takes Action
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China

Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China

Zara Canada finds itself under scrutiny as investigations unfold regarding troubling allegations of Uyghur forced labor within its Chinese supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 9th, 2023|12:53 PM
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter

Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter

Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM
GANNI's 'Fabrics of The Future' Initiative Elevates Sustainable Fashion with cycora® by Ambercycle
Sustainable Materials

GANNI's 'Fabrics of The Future' Initiative Elevates Sustainable Fashion with cycora® by Ambercycle

Danish brand GANNI has partnered with Ambercycle for its 'Fabrics of the Future' initiative by incorporating cycora®, a regenerated polyester, into its SPORT collection.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 24th, 2024|3:12 PM
Ganni Revolutionizes Material Innovation with “Clothes from Carbon”
Sustainable Materials

Ganni Revolutionizes Material Innovation with “Clothes from Carbon”

The Danish fashion brand Ganni is leading the way by showcasing samples and being the first to trial fabrics made with Rubi Lab’s groundbreaking lyocell yarn.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 28th, 2023|11:31 AM
VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles

VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles

Known for brands like The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, VF Corp has partnered with WBCSD and Deloitte Switzerland to launch the CTI Fashion Initiative.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 3rd, 2023|11:46 AM
7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future

7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future

Supply chain technology trends, such as AI, robotics, 3D printing, IIoT, blockchain, smart sensors, ERP systems, and supply chain visibility, are shaping a sustainable future by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving transparency in businesses.
The Fashion NetworkThe Fashion Network
|July 3rd, 2023|2:31 PM
Fashion Industry Lags in Meeting Crucial 2030 Water and Climate Goals
Sustainability Governance

Fashion Industry Lags in Meeting Crucial 2030 Water and Climate Goals

Two years into the commitment to halve emissions by 2030, major fashion brands, including ASOS and Primark, have achieved only a 2% reduction, as revealed by NGO WRAP's recent report on the Textiles 2030 initiative.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 15th, 2023|3:13 PM
How Fashion Brands and Retailers could accelerate Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing
Sustainability Standards News

How Fashion Brands and Retailers could accelerate Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing

PEFC Launches New Whitepaper: “Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing. A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers"
PEFCPEFC
|July 10th, 2023|1:09 PM