"Sustainable Apparel" News Archive

Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.

Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment 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.

The 38th World Fashion Convention emphasizes evolving fashion industry sustainability, shifting from responsible practices to regulatory requirements, with a focus on environmental and social responsibility.

The CMA joins forces with global partners to combat greenwashing, promote consistent standards, suggest legislative changes, and advocate for stronger enforcement actions, aiming to tackle the fashion industry's greenwashing challenge in the UK.

Saxcell and Birla Cellulose join forces to advance the production of recycled man-made cellulosic fibers through a groundbreaking partnership.

This capital infusion will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of Unspun's groundbreaking 3D weaving technology, known as Vega. With the fashion industry's supply chain in its crosshairs, Vega is poised to revolutionize the way garments are produced.

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.

Patagonia partners with European organizations to launch United Repair Centre London, fostering a social enterprise dedicated to training and employing individuals, including refugees, in clothing repair.

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.