2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Nordic Swan ‘first to include microplastics’
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 14, 2022 04:52 PM

"The Nordic Swan is believed to be the first eco-label to include details of microplastics release for garments containing synthetic fibres, such as polyester, among its environmental requirements." ...

Mango partners with circular services provider I:CO
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 14, 2022 04:52 PM

"Spanish fashion brand Mango has partnered with circular services provider I:CO, of the Soex Group, to establish a clothing collection service covering Germany, Poland, Switzerland and Turkey. " ...

Victoria’s Secret reveals first ESG report
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 14, 2022 04:52 PM

"Victoria’s Secret is taking its transformation efforts seriously. Earlier this month, the lingerie and beauty retailer quietly released its first environmental, social and corporate governance, or ES ...

Lululemon launches U.S. resale program
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 14, 2022 04:52 PM

"As part of the program, it will reinvest 100 percent of profits to support Lululemon’s commitments outlined in its Impact Agenda, including making 100 percent of products with sustainable materials a ...

Waste body backs EU's textiles strategy
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 15, 2022 04:24 PM

"The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) has announced its "strong support" for the European Union's (EU) Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, which was announced at the end of las ...

Fire in cotton factory, 10 workers evacuate unharmed
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 15, 2022 04:24 PM

"A massive fire broke out in a cotton factory on NH 11 in Fatehpur (in the Sikar district of Rajasthan) this afternoon. Goods worth lakhs kept in the factory were burnt. Fortunately, ten laborers evac ...

What’s next for luxury brands and blockchain
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 15, 2022 04:24 PM

"Last year, in a rare example of luxury rivals joining forces, LVMH, Cartier and Prada united to form Aura, a consortium dedicated to mounting shared solutions for brands to leverage emerging blockcha ...

Rent the Runway’s long road ahead to profitability
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 15, 2022 04:24 PM

"The rental platform’s revenue is up from last year — with the number of active subscribers more than doubling — but both figures still remain below pre-pandemic levels. Despite improvement from 2020, ...

How much of a risk is opacity for China's Shein?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 15, 2022 04:24 PM

"Shein, a Chinese online retailer, is the TikTok of the $1.5trn apparel industry. It is one of two Chinese firms (ByteDance, TikTok’s owner, is the other) to be privately valued at $100bn or more. Lik ...

Cuyana is diving into resale with partner, Archive
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 15, 2022 04:24 PM

"Slow fashion brand Cuyana is putting its money where its heart is – in the environment. The conscious apparel and handbag brand today is launching resale on is e-commerce platform in partnership with ...