Sustainability: Page 5
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Workers’ rights and environmental legislation endorsed by European Union
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive would require companies to take responsibility for detecting and remedying problems in their supply chains.
By Lauren Schenkman • March 15, 2024 -
Textile recycling company Infinited Fiber closes $43.8M funding round
The news comes after Renewcell, its competitor in the recycled materials space, filed for bankruptcy due to lack of funding.
By Laurel Deppen • March 14, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive
Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.
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How the SEC climate rule will impact manufacturers’ supply chains
Even with scope 3 emissions left out of the new rule, contract manufacturers should be prepared to report emissions data as more states adopt disclosure requirements, experts say.
By Kate Magill • March 13, 2024 -
Diesel and Lee collaborate on recycled denim capsule
The four-piece collection launched globally last week and features jeans made from unsold fabric sourced from both brands’ stock.
By Lara Ewen • March 11, 2024 -
H&M launches its H2 Exchange circular fashion initiative
The program, created in partnership with designer Heron Preston, seeks to bring sustainable clothing concepts to a younger, wider audience.
By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024 -
The Council of the EU and European Parliament reach deal on forced labor product ban
The provisional agreement includes clarity on assessing potential violations.
By Laurel Deppen • March 6, 2024 -
Gap Inc. will begin using regenerated polyester in Athleta apparel
Cycora, a material from textile science manufacturer Ambercycle, is expected to show up in the athleticwear brand's clothing beginning in 2026.
By Lara Ewen • March 6, 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 -
SEC to scrap scope 3 reporting from climate disclosure rule: Reuters
The omission could create a compliance conundrum for companies that still need to report scope 3 under the EU’s CSRD and California’s climate regulations.
By Zoya Mirza • 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 -
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 -
Lululemon accused of greenwashing in anti-competition complaint
Advocacy organization Stand.earth is asking the Competition Bureau Canada to investigate the athleticwear company’s conduct over environmental claims.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Under Armour, Celanese develop spandex alternative
The companies partnered on Neolast, a high-performing alternative to elastane — a fiber that gives apparel stretch.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 26, 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 -
TrusTrace lands $24M growth investment
The traceability platform will use the money to boost its global expansion strategy.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Leather alternative startup names new chief product officer
Gozen, which recently closed a $3.3 million funding round, named Sedef Uncu Aki to the position.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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 -
Tapestry partners with national firm on six Illinois clean energy projects
The community solar projects are set to come online and begin delivering clean energy in early 2025.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 19, 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 -
Champion launches sustainable collection with fiber tech firm CiCLO
The collection of crewnecks and joggers comes as HanesBrands works to position the brand for growth and attract a younger consumer.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 30, 2023 -
TrusTrace partners with UK apparel retailer on supply chain software
New Look will use TrusTrace’s tech to help reach some of the company’s sustainability goals, which include reaching net-zero by 2040.
By Laurel Deppen • 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