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Textile Exchange Unveils Enhanced Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix
Sustainability Standards News

Textile Exchange Unveils Enhanced Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix

Textile Exchange launched an updated open-source Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM), evaluating sustainability standards through 80 indicators, blending quantitative life cycle metrics with qualitative criteria for enhanced material choice understanding in sustainability.
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|September 27th, 2023|11:10 AM
Lenzing's Role in Fashion's Circular Revolution through Innovative Fibers and Collaborative Initiatives
Sustainable Materials

Lenzing's Role in Fashion's Circular Revolution through Innovative Fibers and Collaborative Initiatives

Lenzing's expansion of REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers offers a sustainable solution for reducing textile waste and gaining traction in the fashion industry, with prominent customers like American Eagle Outfitters, Fruit of the Loom, and Farm Rio.
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|October 17th, 2023|11:37 AM
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
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.
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|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC
Sustainability Standards News

Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC

ZDHC's approval of Fiber52's chemical-free cotton technology signifies a crucial milestone in the textile industry's pursuit of sustainability and greener production methods.
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|October 4th, 2023|12:16 PM
The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism

The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry

Unlike other sectors, which are in the process of changing to combat microplastics, fashion is still not doing enough to control microfiber pollution. Learn what the adidas, the North Face, and C&A are doing about it.
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|May 25th, 2023|10:54 AM
The Significance of Green Manufacturing Processes: A Sustainable Revolution
Sustainable Suppliers News

The Significance of Green Manufacturing Processes: A Sustainable Revolution

The Greener Manufacturing Show is the ultimate destination for companies seeking to transition to greener, more sustainable manufacturing processes where attendees gain access to the latest innovations and technologies to manufacture products from more sustainable materials, eliminate toxic chemicals, and embrace the circular economy.
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|October 25th, 2023|12:19 PM
Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord
Sustainability Standards News

Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord

OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC collaborate to drive sustainability in the textile industry, promoting responsible production, safer materials, and streamlined certification through data sharing and aligned programs.
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|May 29th, 2023|10:38 AM
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Sustainable Materials

Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion

Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
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|June 6th, 2023|9:04 AM
Jeanologia's eDesigner Revolutionizes Denim Design with Cutting-Edge Eco-Efficiency
Sustainable Suppliers News

Jeanologia's eDesigner Revolutionizes Denim Design with Cutting-Edge Eco-Efficiency

Spanish denim manufacturer Jeanologia is leading the way in eco-design with its groundbreaking eDesigner software, offering an intuitive user interface, AI-powered design features, and digitized fabric capabilities, all while prioritizing eco-consciousness in denim design.
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|November 7th, 2023|12:27 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.
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|June 28th, 2023|11:31 AM