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OEKO-TEX® Will Update its Standard Requirements from April 1st
The prominent clean textiles label has released new standards for organic cotton and has also updated the list of forbidden chemicals present in its Standard 100, STeP, Eco Passport, and Leather Standard.
|January 30th, 2023|12:49 PM
Sustainable Materials
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
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.
|September 28th, 2023|3:08 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Chloé Looks Towards a Sustainable Fashion Future
Chloé has been B Corp certified since October 2021, and continues to lead the shift towards an environmental solution, creating designs that are inspired by fossil-free fusion energy.
|December 15th, 2022|9:39 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
|October 2nd, 2023|4:08 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Luxury Resale Platform Fashionphile Earns B Corp Certification
Fashionphile, a prominent luxury bag resale platform, proudly attains B Corp Certification, recognizing its commitment to high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.
|September 7th, 2023|12:11 PM
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
Sustainable Materials
Armedangels' Detoxes Denim with Eco-Friendly Recycled Cotton
Armedangels' Detox Denim collection spotlights recycled cotton, highlighting the brand's sustainability commitment while reducing environmental impact through fashion.
|September 13th, 2023|3:37 PM
Sustainable Materials
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Vestiaire Collective Takes Bold Action Against Fast Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
Vestiaire Collective strives to combat the environmental and social repercussions of the fashion industry by raising awareness about textile waste and overconsumption, urging industry-wide transformation.
|November 20th, 2023|2:12 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Macy’s Inc Bans Exotic Furs in its Garments
Thanks to PETA's work exposing the breeding and killing of animals for fashion, the exotic fur industry has its days numbered, and Macy’s has confirmed that it’ll no longer sell exotic skins.
|February 15th, 2023|9:02 PM