The latest news and innovations around sustainability in fashion

Discover all the latest news and innovations around sustainability in the fashion industry. You will find information about sustainable fashion, innovative materials, CSR, supply chain challenges, sustainability certificates, case studies and the most sustainable clothing brands.

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IBM and L’Oréal partner to leverage AI to advance sustainability

Global beauty company L’Oréal is collaborating with IBM to leverage the technology giant’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to advance the creation of sustainable cosmetics. In a statement, the two companies said they will work together to build the first AI model that will uncover “new insights in cosmetic formulation data,...

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Cotton vs. polyester - why the recent cotton ban rumour managed to create such ripples

The text that probably triggered the rumours of an alleged EU-wide cotton ban by 2030 was a partner article. The article stressed that cotton was still an ‘environmental problem’, with the conclusion suggesting that an EU ban on cotton was in the offing if the fashion industry itself did not take action because European regulations made it so....

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BFC to adopt Copenhagen Fashion Week's sustainability requirements

The British Fashion Council (BFC), which organises London Fashion Week, is collaborating with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) to accelerate the industry's sustainability actions across the Nordic and British fashion markets. In a statement, the BFC said it will be rolling out the Sustainability Requirements framework developed by CPHFW, where...

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Why an EU-wide cotton ban would not make sense

The New Year is just a few days old and an interesting debate already ensued – a supposed ban on cotton that the EU wants to enforce by 2030. One might indeed think April Fool’s Day had fallen on January 1st this year, because an EU-wide ban on cotton is neither feasible nor advisable. “There is no EU legislation banning cotton, and there are no...

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Ambercycle partners with Benma Group to scale development of circular polyester fibers

Material science innovator Ambercycle has entered into a strategic partnership with Benma Group to scale the development of circular polyester fiber. Through the new partnership, Ambercycle and the Chinese-based company will scale and expand the production of cycora fibers, Ambercycle's regenerated polyester fiber. By partnering with the...

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Online retail study reveals generational shifts in shopping preferences

A comprehensive survey by SmartBuyGlasses has unveiled significant shifts in US consumer behaviour that could reshape fashion retail strategies. Counter to conventional wisdom, younger consumers (20-34) demonstrate lower online shopping frequency than their older counterparts, though their influence on family purchasing decisions remains...

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Is the EU simplifying or weakening corporate sustainability standards?

The European Union has introduced a raft of sustainability regulations to ensure that companies meet certain due diligence and reporting standards. But recent political moves have raised concerns that these laws, still in their infancy, could be weakened before they are even properly implemented. This raises an important question: could the EU...

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How to comply with the CSRD? Frontrunner Schijvens Corporate Fashion shares the tips for SME companies

Schijvens Corporate Fashion is a leader in sustainability and has taken a pioneering role in preparing for the CSRD. Although the reporting requirement is not yet in effect for SMEs, the Brabant-based family business, which falls into this category, has already provided sustainability information with its latest annual financial statement...

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eBay UK extends Love Island partnership amid pre-loved fashion surge

eBay UK has renewed its headline sponsorship of ITV2's Love Island: All Stars for a second season, marking its sixth consecutive collaboration with the reality television franchise. The partnership, which places pre-owned fashion at the forefront of prime-time television, has witnessed significant market impact since its inception in 2022. Data...

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Fashioning a better future for 2025

As we step into 2025, the fashion industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. The past decade has witnessed a seismic shift in consumer expectations, technological advancements, and the urgent call for sustainability. These forces have converged to challenge fashion to not just create beauty, but to redefine its purpose and impact. To imagine a...

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Tackling textile waste is a growing environmental challenge

The surge in textile waste across the United States, driven in part by the rapid expansion of the "fast fashion" industry, has emerged as a significant environmental issue over the past two decades. From discarded clothing to household items such as carpets, towels, and footwear, the proliferation of textile waste contributes to greenhouse gas...

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Walmart says it won’t hit ESG targets in latest report

US department store giant Walmart has said it is no longer expecting to hit some of its ESG targets despite making slight progress elsewhere. In its latest climate change report, the company said that while it continued to work towards the “aspirational goal of zero emissions by 2040, progress will not be linear”. Walmart cited its “trajectory...