Prada expands fashion training program in partnership with UN

The initiative is designed to help women increase their embroidering and weaving skills while promoting empowerment and sexual and reproductive health, per the company.

By Laurel Deppen • March 5, 2024

URBN opens second fulfillment center for its rental brand

Nuuly plans to invest $60 million into its 600,000-square-foot facility in Missouri in the coming years.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 5, 2024

J.Crew launches swimwear takeback program

The recycling initiative, in partnership with SuperCircle, will give consumers shopping credit in exchange for used bathing suits from any brand.

By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2024

Sustainable Apparel Coalition rebrands as Cascale

The move follows the December exit of CEO Amina Razvi and the organization’s step back from the Higg Materials Sustainability Index.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 27, 2024

Textile recycler Renewcell to file for bankruptcy

The Circulose fiber manufacturer was unable to secure financing following several quarters of declining sales.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 26, 2024

Coty signs licensing deal with Etro

Under the partnership, the fragrance company will develop, produce and distribute perfumes and home scents for the luxury fashion house.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 23, 2024

Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product

The activewear brand partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a milestone in textile recycling.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2024

Intimiti Australia launches compostable polyester fiber

The new product, called Celys, is made from recycled polyester and is 95% compostable and biodegradable in 179 days.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024

Filson to launch womenswear line

The Seattle-based heritage outerwear brand expects to begin selling the collection in the U.S. this August, with a global rollout to follow.

By Lara Ewen • Updated Feb. 1, 2024

Retailers have finally tamed their inventories: report

Sales growth outpaced inventory in the third quarter for the first time since the pandemic began, according to Telsey Advisory Group analysts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2024

Textile tech brand Repreve introduces yarn made from plastic bottles

The fiber, called Recomfort, is designed to to be pill-resistant and feel like traditional cotton, acrylic and rayon.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 25, 2024

True Religion announces footwear license deal

Launching in the fall, the new collection in partnership with Orly Corporation will feature men’s, women’s and kids’ shoes.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 24, 2024

7 fashion industry trends to watch in 2024

The coming year will bring fast fashion battles, more mergers and acquisitions, an evolution of luxury and a presidential election, and that’s just for starters.

By Laurel Deppen and Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024

Biomaterials firm backed by Kering raises 11 million euros

Mogu Srl has completed Series A funding and plans to launch a demo production plant, expand its team and increase its research and development efforts.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 9, 2024

Biden administration extends China tariff exclusions — again

The exemptions spare hundreds of import categories from added duties started under the Trump administration.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024

US lawmakers support Bangladesh garment workers’ demand for fair wages

A group of congresspeople called on the American Apparel & Footwear Association to commit to long-term sourcing relationships and increased purchasing prices.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023

Holiday shelves unaffected by Suez Canal attacks, but retailers anticipate disruptions in the new year

Retail industry groups are monitoring the situation, which is adding time and costs to the supply chain as shippers seek alternative routes.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2023

Renewcell secures $9.8M in short-term funding

The new capital comes after the textile recycling firm reported underperforming Q3 sales.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 21, 2023

Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 15, 2023

Puma expands its textile-to-textile polyester recycling program

The company said its Re:Fibre technology would be used to create most of its club and federation replica jerseys in 2024.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 11, 2023

Gucci staff in Rome strike to protest relocation plans

The move would shift the Kering-owned house’s design studio from Rome to Milan and affect a reported 153 out of 219 employees.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 28, 2023

Adore Me launches sustainability accelerator

The Victoria's Secret-owned lingerie brand is working with four startups on technology to lessen the impact of manufacturing processes.

By Dani James • Nov. 22, 2023

Garments burned for fuel in Cambodia factories causing health and environmental issues

Waste from 19 companies including Adidas, Gap and Lululemon has been identified by the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 21, 2023

Cotton traceability program may help fashion and textile brands track sourcing

Nonprofit initiative Better Cotton believes its new platform, once completed, will improve transparency within cotton supply chains.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023

Bangladesh government approves minimum wage boost for garment workers: report

Garment workers protested for a higher minimum wage last week, when the country’s government missed its original decision deadline.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 8, 2023