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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.
|September 27th, 2023|11:10 AM
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.
|October 17th, 2023|11:37 AM
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
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.
|October 4th, 2023|12:16 PM
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.
|May 25th, 2023|10:54 AM
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.
|October 25th, 2023|12:19 PM
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.
|May 29th, 2023|10:38 AM
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.
|June 6th, 2023|9:04 AM
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.
|November 7th, 2023|12:27 PM
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.
|June 28th, 2023|11:31 AM