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Sustainable Materials
Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain
Impermea Materials stands ready to tackle industry challenges of any magnitude with its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
|May 30th, 2023|6:22 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion
Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment waste.
|October 31st, 2023|12:25 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Empowering Responsibility: Advocating for Fashion Brands to Take on the Brunt of Textile Waste
Textile EPR programs aim to reduce overproduction, drive innovation in recycling, and encourage higher-quality goods, with associated fees passed on to consumers, as Madewell, Levi’s and H&M’s resale initiatives are insufficient in addressing the waste challenge.
|June 1st, 2023|1:19 PM
Sustainable Materials
Saxcell and Birla Cellulose Join Forces for Textile Recycling Breakthrough
Saxcell and Birla Cellulose join forces to advance the production of recycled man-made cellulosic fibers through a groundbreaking partnership.
|November 1st, 2023|4:50 PM
Sustainable Materials
WRAP Launches Circular Design Toolkit to Revolutionize Textile Industry Sustainability
WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.
|November 2nd, 2023|4:05 PM
PI Apparel Brings Together Top Merchants in New York to Explore the Latest Trends in Merchandise Planning
Last month, PI Apparel launched its first edition of their Merchandise Planning conference which is the first of its kind. The two-day event brought together leading Merchants to discuss the latest trends and developments in data analytics, smart forecasting, and strategic planning for casting supremely customer-focused products.
|November 8th, 2023|12:55 PM
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.
|January 24th, 2024|3:12 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
SuperCircle Secures $7 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Propel Textile Recycling Revolution
Super Circle secures $7 million in pre-Series A funding, co-led by Radicle Impact and Ulu Ventures, representing a transformative milestone in its journey in China's fashion and footwear industry.
|November 15th, 2023|1:31 PM
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.
|July 3rd, 2023|11:46 AM
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.
|November 15th, 2023|3:13 PM
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Ethical Consumerism
The Influence of Celebrities in the Re-Wear Movement
This article by Fashion Takes Action, examines how society tends to criticize celebrities for repeating outfits, but this mindset perpetuates a wasteful fashion culture.
|May 17th, 2023|12:10 PM
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.
|July 3rd, 2023|2:31 PM
PI Apparel Brings Together Top Merchants in New York to Explore the Latest Trends in Merchandise Planning
Last month, PI Apparel launched its first edition of their Merchandise Planning conference which is the first of its kind. The two-day event brought together leading Merchants to discuss the latest trends and developments in data analytics, smart forecasting, and strategic planning for casting supremely customer-focused products.
|November 8th, 2023|12:55 PM