EBay awards funding to recycling tech firm

Refiberd, which uses artificial intelligence to sort fabric, was named Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year and given $300,000 to scale its business.

By Lara Ewen • April 10, 2025

Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

The regenerative sportswear collection is “designed to decompose rather than pollute,” according to Under Armour Brand President Eric Liedtke.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2025

Recycled textile pulp facility opens in China

Yibin Grace expects to produce 1,500 tonnes of the material each year, which it says can be used to make man-made cellulosic fiber products.

By Laurel Deppen • April 9, 2025

House GOP asks SEC to rescind ESG disclosures, names rules

The rules to combat greenwashing were included among a list of rescissions of Biden-era policies the House Financial Services Committee requested.

By Lamar Johnson • April 3, 2025

European Council adopts proposal to delay sustainability reporting

The European Parliament scheduled an April 1 vote for the “stop the clock” measure, which would officially delay reporting deadlines for the bloc’s corporate sustainability laws.

By Lamar Johnson • April 1, 2025

FTC considers petition for digital labels on apparel

The American Apparel and Footwear Association is petitioning for online garment care instructions, with the support of brands including Ralph Lauren and Patagonia.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 31, 2025

Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon

The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 26, 2025

Biomaterials firm launches DTC mycelium leather

MycoWorks is selling its Reishi material in sample kits and by the sheet.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2025

Biomaterials firm Gozen increases production with new factory, product range

The company’s Lunaform nanocellulose leather alternative was used by Balenciaga and will now be produced at scale.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 25, 2025

Why next-gen vegan fashion is farming’s unlikely ally

The alternative materials market offers untapped advantages for agricultural producers, writes Stephanie Downs, co-founder and CEO of Uncaged Innovations.

By Stephanie Downs • Feb. 24, 2025

Sustainability is a lasting fashion statement

Brands can build consumer trust and increase shareholder value by considering ESG impacts, writes Marco Valverde, apparel national practice leader at Moss Adams.

By Marco Valverde • Feb. 10, 2025

Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends

A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 7, 2025

EBay, Willy Chavarria partner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week

The collection, which launched last week, includes archival designer pieces sourced from the e-commerce platform.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 5, 2025

Shein develops polyester recycling process

The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 31, 2025

Fashion outlook 2025: What to expect in the year ahead

As the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future, it’s also facing creative and C-suite changes, legal hurdles and challenges in the luxury sector.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2025

Shein launches charitable foundation

The nonprofit’s first donation was a $5.2 million grant to the Africa Collect Textiles Foundation.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 22, 2025

Shein unveils denim printing process designed to reduce water, energy use

The fast fashion giant said the number of products it created using the tech increased by 90% last year.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 10, 2025

5 fashion industry trends to watch in 2025

Sourcing and sustainability challenges will hit home as luxury and corporate shifts reshape the global fashion landscape.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 8, 2025

Fashion Workers Act signed into law in New York

The legislation requires model management firms to register with the state and offers protections against AI and exploitation.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 3, 2025

Shein joins Customs and Border Protection pilot program

The program aims to prevent illegal and hazardous products from entering the U.S.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 20, 2024

Hugo Boss launches independent recycling, reuse company

Eightyards will begin operations in January and manage the group’s waste but is eyeing expansion beyond fashion.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 19, 2024

Apparel resale growth outpaced retail in 2024: report

A study from Consumer Edge suggests that the resale category has “strong momentum heading into 2025” as shoppers focus on sustainability, value and uniqueness.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 19, 2024

Supply chains of over 100 fashion brands linked to oil, gas fracking in Texas

Stand.earth identified 107 fashion companies — including H&M, Puma and Adidas — that use textile materials generated by petrochemicals linked to the Permian Basin in a new report.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 17, 2024

Materials technology firm awarded $1M grant

Rubi, which already has partnerships with H&M, Patagonia and Reformation, said it will use the funds to scale and eventually commercialize its carbon-to-cellulose platform.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 12, 2024

Shein launches independent advisory boards for ESG, corporate responsibility issues

The groups will work with the fast fashion company’s leaders on how to reach the commitments it laid out in its EvoluSHEIN plan.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 10, 2024