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"Sustainable Sourcing" News Archive
Sustainability Standards News
Bluesign and ZDHC Unite: Advancing to the “Progressive” Level
Bluesign-certified formulators achieve provisional approval for ZDHC's "progressive level", transforming chemical formulations in the textile industry towards sustainability.
|August 1st, 2023|8:56 PM
PVH Corp. Unveils Innovative Financing Initiative to Empower High-ESG Score Suppliers
PVH Corp., the force behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, spurs suppliers to act on climate goals, highlighted in its CSR report with carbon analysis and risk assessment, led by Chief Sustainability Officer Rick Relinger.
|August 23rd, 2023|10:18 AM
Sustainable Materials
The North Face Unveils its New Circular Insulation Solution
The North Face has just introduced Circaloft, a sustainable synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled materials designed for circularity and minimal waste.
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Macy's Inc. is enhancing its sustainable material sourcing through a partnership with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aligning with its "Mission Every One" initiative to source preferred materials exclusively for its private label products by 2030, ensuring full traceability through blockchain technology.
|September 18th, 2023|11:13 AM
Sustainability Governance
U.S. Commission Has Held a Hearing on the Implementation of UFLPA
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China has held a hearing on "Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & the Global Supply Chain Impact"
|April 25th, 2023|11:52 AM
Maiyet receives $25.5m investment, pre-fall 2015 revealed
American labels, such as Maiyet, are revolutionizing the luxury fashion industry when it comes to environmental awareness and social change. The eco-fashion company has just secured $25.5m from investors, taking the brand forward in 2015.
|December 22nd, 2014|3:10 PM
Rayon Producer Announces Endangered Forest Conservation Policy
The world’s largest producer of rayon, announced Thursday its new policy to end any sourcing from the world’s ancient and endangered forests for any of its viscose fibers, unless meaningful conservation plans are in place.
|May 12th, 2015|12:43 PM
Bamboo and Plantains Could Be Turned into Textiles in Sri Lanka
The country’s official government news portal revealed on Monday that the Southern Provincial Industries Ministry is seeking the assistance and cooperation of Ruhuna University’s Faculty of Agriculture. The goal: to produce textiles using fiber taken from bamboo and plantain trees.
|October 14th, 2015|12:00 AM
Five Textile Designers Saving the World
Meet five of our favorite designers and producers who are changing the way textiles are produced. Whether they are creating jobs or creating fabrics that are environmentally friendly, these designers are changing the way the world looks at fabric.
|January 15th, 2015|1:45 PM
Sustainable Materials
AG Jeans Launches New Collection Made from Biodegradable Fabrics
Adriano Goldschmied's AG Jeans launches a new denim line composed of organic cotton, Tencel™, and hemp for its new collection “The Jean of Tomorrow”.
|March 23rd, 2022|6:08 PM