Sustainability


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    Klarna users can now list past purchases on Poshmark

    The two companies are offering Posh Credit to first-time Klarna users ahead of the back-to-school shopping season.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 25, 2025
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    The startup that wants to modernize tailoring

    Logistics firm Atelier Society wants to change the way consumers and brands navigate garment fit and alterations, according to CEO Sophie Friedfeld-Gebaide.

    By July 24, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Recommerce caucus launched in US Congress

    The newly formed bipartisan caucus aims to support businesses spearheading the fast-growing secondhand economy.

    By Siera Nezaj • July 23, 2025
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    Garment workers in Bangladesh report health issues due to heat

    A new report from Climate Rights International found that in extreme heat conditions, workers need 50% more time to complete their tasks.

    By July 22, 2025
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    Circularity in fashion is ‘mainstream’ but progress slowing: report

    The 2025 Circular Fashion Index from Kearney found that a lack of a clear business case for circularity is holding up efforts.

    By July 21, 2025
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    Digital product passports may double fashion’s lifetime value: report

    DPPs could unlock “a massive secondhand market” and allow brands to offer more comprehensive aftercare services such as repairs, according to Bain & Company and eBay.

    By Michael Brady • July 17, 2025
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    Mango adds former H&M CEO to board

    Helena Helmersson is chairman of Circulose, which just signed a partnership with Mango to integrate recycled textiles into its supply chain.

    By July 16, 2025
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    Tapestry increases stake in recycled leather maker

    The Coach owner signed a supply agreement and is participating in Gen Phoenix’s $15 million funding round.

    By July 15, 2025
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    Coach’s leather could pose deforestation threat: report

    An investigation by environmental nonprofit Earthsight said the Tapestry-owned brand is at risk of sourcing leather linked to illegal cattle ranching in Brazil.

    By July 8, 2025
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    Shein fined $47M for misleading promotions in France

    An investigation by the country’s antitrust authority found that more than half of the fast fashion company’s promotions involved no real price reduction.

    By July 7, 2025
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    H&M Group inks multi-year Circulose partnership

    The fast fashion retailer plans to replace “a substantial share of the virgin viscose” it uses with fiber from the recycled textile manufacturer.

    By July 1, 2025
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    Consumers care about climate change and expect businesses to act, new report finds

    A study from Getty Images found that the vast majority of consumers believe businesses should use their resources to improve society and the environment.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 30, 2025
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    ‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

    Five fashion companies strengthened their emission reduction targets but lacked a convincing plan for achieving them, according to NewClimate Institute.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 26, 2025
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    Mango partners with Circulose for recycled fiber

    The deal will help the fast fashion retailer expand its use of lower impact fibers and build on its sustainability efforts.

    By June 25, 2025
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    EU Commission nixes proposed anti-greenwashing legislation

    The Green Claims Directive is at odds with the Commission’s “simplification agenda,” a spokesperson said.

    By Updated June 26, 2025
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    NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays

    The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.

    By Cara Salpini • June 24, 2025
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    New guide outlines framework for supply chain compliance

    TrusTrace’s fourth playbook introduces tools to help the fashion industry navigate existing and upcoming data legislation requirements.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 17, 2025
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    Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?

    When it comes to reshoring garment manufacturing, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.

    By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2025
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    Opinion

    Resale as a lever for change

    The discourse surrounding tariffs presents a unique opportunity to fundamentally rethink and domesticate global supply chains, writes Alon Rotem, chief strategy officer of resale platform ThredUp.

    By Alon Rotem • June 16, 2025
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    Lululemon expands partnership for recycled nylon, polyester

    The athleticwear giant said the agreement with Samsara Eco will help reach its goal of sourcing more “preferred materials” by 2030.

    By June 13, 2025
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    Rebag joins forces with Luxury Stores at Amazon

    The accessories reseller will offer preowned pieces from brands such as Hermès, Rolex and Cartier, while the e-commerce giant will provide free shipping.

    By Updated June 13, 2025
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    H&M, Eileen Fisher top fashion environmental scorecard as other brands’ sustainability progress staggers

    Climate group Stand.earth graded 42 fashion brands on a scale of “A+” to “F” based on progress they made to decarbonize their supply chains between 2021 and 2023.

    By Zoya Mirza • June 10, 2025
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    Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain

    A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination.

    By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2025
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    Recycled cotton fiber company opens facility in Central America

    The plant is part of a joint venture between Recover and textile manufacturer Intradeco to boost recycled materials and nearshoring.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Reju prepares to commercially expand its polyester recycling

    The company expects to open its first large-scale plant and eventually plans to regenerate as many as 300 million articles per year.

    By May 21, 2025