"Circularity is a word that’s used a lot in fashion at the moment – but what does it actually mean? Essentially, it refers to a system in which all garments can be reused, recycled, or returned to the ...
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"As the annual cotton harvest commences and Turkmenistan marks Independence Day on 27 September, business and human rights policy and research officer, Rocio Domingo Ramos, sheds light on the continue ...
"Levis Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is making strides in its use of sustainable fiber. Last year, it introduced jeans made with textile technology startup Re:newcell’s breakthrough recycled Circulose fiber, ...
"When a fire broke out at the Nandan denim factory in Narol, a major textile hub in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, seven workers died of burns and asphyxiation. The fire started in the factory’s shirting divis ...
"This is a guest blog post by The OR Foundation, a movement for a justice-led circular economy. During Second Hand September, we shared a range of ‘Myth vs. Fact’ content unpicking some common misconc ...
"Textile, dyeing and synthetic fibre companies in eastern China's manufacturing hub of Zhejiang have been ordered to temporarily shut down production to meet energy consumption targets. About 160 ener ...
"Home appliances company Grundig says it’s launched the world’s first washing machine with an integrated microfibre filter, capable of capturing up to 90 per cent of contaminants. Grundig is a brand i ...
"Today the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a global multi-stakeholder nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry, along with its technology partner Higg, have welcomed Tommy Hilfiger as t ...
"Speakers at a health camp called upon all concerned, including the government, to ensure health safety for tannery workers who face serious health risks in their professional activities. They made t ...
"The Group is committed to operating openly and transparently and we are pleased to publish our global list of factories. This list will be updated at least every 12 months." ...
"Fast fashion giant Boohoo has published its global supplier list of the 1,100 factories in 29 countries around the world that make its clothes in a bid to increase transparency. The company, which ha ...
"Online fashion chain Boohoo has published a list of the 1,100 factories it uses around the world as part of a pledge to be more transparent. The company has faced scrutiny over conditions at its supp ...
"As the mainstreaming of resale for apparel continues, there is a growing — and fierce — online debate about the ethics of individual resellers capitalizing on the new secondhand market. If this sound ...
"Germany's largest shirt manufacturer Olymp introduces its own eco-label. In an interview, Omlyp boss Mark Bezner talks about sustainability and how Covid-19 has shaped retail. Mr. Bezner, Olymp has d ...
"For retailers, the logistical challenges of returns are overwhelming. Without circularity in operations, returned items often end up in landfills. But retailers can take small, immediate steps to set ...
"Fashion label Christy Dawn is a cultishly popular brand known for its feminine, bohemian frocks. But its latest product is not a dress: It’s a plot of land. Christy Dawn is inviting customers to spen ...
"Spanish retail company, The Mango Group has announced it will be launching a new sustainable brand Alter Made, set to release online in select European countries as an independent addition to the fir ...
"When will they end? When it comes to putting outfits together, the majority of us would like to think that we know what we're doing. And, of course, when (if!) we find ourselves struggling to feel in ...
"Livia Firth and her sustainability consultancy Eco-Age have long been making waves with their Green Carpet Fashion Awards, which have drawn everyone from Zendaya to Stella McCartney and Lewis Hamilto ...