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Global Fashion Agenda presents industry efforts toward net-positivity in GFA Monitor

Non-profit Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has released the 2023 edition of its GFA Monitor at the beginning of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) on Thursday. GFA’s mission it is to accelerate impact to create a net positive fashion industry. The organisation will host a session on 5th December dedicated to the fashion sector at the event to...

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Top speakers and hands-on experience: the first Fashion Transparency Summit brought the industry together

On November 22, 2023, over 150 industry leaders, professionals, and sustainability enthusiasts gathered in Amsterdam for a day full of masterclasses, panel talks, and networking opportunities. The discussions centered on sustainability data, as well as international and national policies related to transparency in communication and production....

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Puma turns biodegradable experimental sneaker into compost

Sportswear company Puma, which invited people in Germany to test its experimental Re:Suede sneaker for biodegradability, has claimed that it has successfully turned its classic suede sneaker into compost “under certain tailor-made industrial conditions”. In 2021, Puma created 500 pairs of the experimental Re:Suede sneaker, using Zeology tanned...

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New Look partners with TrusTrace to support sustainability strategy

British high-street fashion chain New Look is partnering with traceability and compliance solutions provider TrusTrace to gain greater visibility across its supply chain through suppliers and assist in identifying responsible sourcing and business continuity risks. The move is part of New Look’s ‘Kind to Our Core’ sustainability programme, where...

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Senatex GmbH Plants Another 197 Trees With PLANT-MY-TREE

In the thick of it instead of just being there – that’s why Senatex GmbH, based near Hanover, took action again last Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and lent a hand in PLANT-MY-TREE’s biggest tree-planting campaign. Credits: eve in paradise Senatex GmbH and the other PLANT-MY-TREE partner companies planted more than 4,000 trees in two days to...

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Inside UYN Sports: Tour of the ‘Most Advanced Technical Apparel Research Academy’

Athletes demand a lot from their clothing in a wide range of weather conditions and circumstances. It is often difficult for amateur athletes in particular to find the right item for their specific requirements when they are faced with a large selection in a shop. To counter this problem right at the start of production, the Italian sportswear...

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Design Museum launches display dedicated to environmental design research

London’s Design Museum has opened up a new design space showcasing design research projects that respond to environmental crises. The display features work from six exhibitors, curated by ‘Future Observatory,’ the Design Museum’s national research programme for the green transition coordinated in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research...

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TômTex raises seed round to 4.15 million US dollars for shrimp fabric

New York-based sustainable biomaterial producer TômTex announced yesterday the closing of a successful seed round at 2.25 million US dollars, winning the support of Happiness Capital, who led the round, and key partners US-based venture capital firm SOSV, environmental non-profit Parley for the Oceans and MIH Capital. The company had raised 1.9...

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Amid climate change concerns, consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products

Amid growing global concern over extreme weather and its environmental repercussions, Bain & Company has released new research indicating that over 60 percent of businesses are falling short of their current sustainability goals. Notably, an increasingly conscientious consumer and employee base may play a pivotal role in this process. Bain’s...

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Oliver Spencer launches ‘Repurpose’ circular initiative

British menswear brand Oliver Spencer has launched a new sustainability project to extend the life-cycle of fashion garments to reduce carbon footprint, while fostering sustainable consumer behaviours and promoting circularity in the fashion industry. Entitled ‘Repurpose,’ Oliver Spencer claims that the “coming full circle” initiative is one of...

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Clothing, Shoes, and DVD Players: A Tour of a Dutch Textile Recycling Facility

A powder pink gala dress hangs alone, conspicuously out of place among the many iron cages filled with garment waste. Despite appearing as good as new and seemingly fit for a new owner, this garment has found its way into a clothing recycling bin. The sight of a massive hall brimming with discarded clothing is striking. The immense size of the...

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Mercado Global founder discusses 20 years of bringing artisan skills to fashion industry

For nearly 20 years Ruth Álvarez-DeGolia, founder and executive director of Mercado Global, has helped indigenous women in rural central American build their own community businesses, using their heritage weaving traditions to create accessories for the international fashion market. Mercado Global products can be found in Shopbop, Bloomingdales,...