"Sustainable Apparel" News Archive

Nudie Jeans is recognized in the industry for making top-of-the-line men's jeans with a rock n roll aesthetic at reasonable prices.

Spinnova's mass dyeing could benefit the entire textile industry and the planet because it avoids using harmful chemicals, with major apparel companies Adidas and H&M choosing to bet on it this year.

Certified Fair Trade and B Corp, Terra Thread ensures that its supply chain practices are traceable, transparent, and most importantly, ethical, ensuring the safety, health, and overall well-being of cotton farmers and the environment.

B Corp brand Boody, based in Sydney, Boody’s weaving system generates very little fabric waste compared to traditional cut-and-sew garment manufacturing.

Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.

For a garment to be classified as recycled, it must have a minimum of 30% recycled materials, and 20% in the case of cotton.

Sustainability claims should be up-to-date and substantiated with facts, backed up with recognized seals and standards.

Used by brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Samara, apple leather by Frumat is an innovative fiber made from the leftovers of apple jams and juices.

North Face collaborated with S.Café’s unique coffee fiber, having used recycled coffee grounds to create a fabric that is not only eco-friendly, but also highly functional for athleticwear.

Swedish fashion retailer H&M took a huge leap in supporting sustainable textile innovation by using a leather made from wine-making waste, by Vegea.