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Mills weave durability into spring/summer 2024 fabrics - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-07T10:23:01+07:00

"Originally a work pant for miners, farmers and ranchers, denim is inherently durable. The growing consumer movement of buying fewer items of better quality, ...

‘There is lots of talk and no action’: designer Amy Powney’s quest to make sustainability more than just a buzzword - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-07T10:23:02+07:00

"In the documentary Fashion Reimagined, the founder of luxury brand Mother of Pearl tackles supply chains, reveals hard truths and is right at home meeting ...

Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches decarbonization guide for members - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-07T10:23:02+07:00

"The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), as an impact-driven global convener of around half of the apparel and footwear industry, today launches its ...

Organic cotton certification bodies suspended - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-07T10:23:03+07:00

"IOAS (International Organic Accreditation Service) has suspended the accreditation of two organic cotton certification bodies for failing to meet the ...

Can a California startup make vegan leather more sustainable? - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-07T10:23:04+07:00

"Plant-based leather alternatives are gaining traction in the market, but many are coated with polyurethane to ensure durability. Von Holzhausen says its new ...

Plant or plastic? How to decode vegan leather alternatives - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-07T10:23:05+07:00

"From cork to pineapple to mushrooms, there are plenty of plant-based leathers available today. But many come wrapped in a layer of polyurethane." ...

Garment workers block Banani road for two hours over rumours of colleague’s death - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-07T10:23:05+07:00

"Garment workers have blocked a road in Dhaka's Banani after rumours spread that one of their colleagues was run over and killed by a bus, leading to heavy ...

LA’s zoning plan pits garment workers against developers - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-08T09:44:48+07:00

"The Downtown LA 2040 proposal could force garment factories to close and replace affordable housing with luxury developments." ...

Three major themes from AAFA’s executive summit, from culture to ESG - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-08T09:44:48+07:00

"“Adapt, Align, Act” was the central theme at last week’s American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit in Washington, DC, a fitting ...

Climate change demands new varieties, better water management, and flexibility - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-08T09:44:48+07:00

"Executive Summary The March 2023 edition of Cotton This Month: Addresses the devastating challenges of climate change Warns that farmers will need to improve ...