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Brooks steps into resale
The running brand will refurbish and resell used gear starting at 35% off across three quality levels: Like New, Great and Good.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 6, 2023 -
TrusTrace releases updated open source accountability playbook
The Traceability Roadmap is aimed at presenting guidelines for fashion companies looking to update supply chain protocols.
By Lara Ewen • June 30, 2023 -
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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Prada earmarks 1% of Re-Nylon revenue for ocean education
The move enhances the existing partnership between the Italian fashion house and UNESCO’s Sea Beyond program initiative.
By Lara Ewen • June 29, 2023 -
UN committee releases playbook for sustainable fashion communication
The guide is meant to help fashion communicators change the industry narrative.
By Laurel Deppen • June 28, 2023 -
Fast fashion waste problem needs better solutions, lawmakers say
Two lawmakers are requesting that the federal government look into what can be done to reduce waste from textiles.
By Jacob Wallace • June 28, 2023 -
Q&A
Shein exec talks transparency, sustainability and the afterlife of clothing
Peter Pernot-Day, global head of strategy and corporate affairs, says circularity is key when it comes to the company’s future.
By Lara Ewen • Updated July 6, 2023 -
Dick’s bans forever chemicals in its brand textile products
PFAS, called forever chemicals because of their inability to break down in the environment, are often found in sweat- and water-resistant products.
By Laurel Deppen • June 21, 2023 -
Ralph Lauren pledges to reach net zero by 2040
The company’s 2023 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, out today, outlines its social and environmental progress and goals.
By Lara Ewen • June 20, 2023 -
Tapestry, Adidas among brands pledging to boost transparency in leather supply chain
Two nonprofits have launched a joint initiative, asking apparel companies to create deforestation-free leather supply chains.
By Laurel Deppen • June 16, 2023 -
OTB increased its use of renewable energy sources by 41%: report
The company’s strategy includes a commitment to renewable energy, more reliance on local suppliers and a 2023 target for net-zero internal operations.
By Lara Ewen • June 13, 2023 -
Unspun lands $14M in funding for its 3D weaving tech
Unspun is launching tech that can weave a pair of pants in about 10 minutes, part of the company’s plans to make micro-factories for no-inventory garment production.
By Laurel Deppen • June 9, 2023 -
Pending California bill would require apparel producers to establish waste recycling programs
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, would, if passed, require apparel manufacturers to take responsibility for their waste products.
By Laurel Deppen • June 8, 2023 -
Mycelium technology company Ecovative raises over $30M
The company plans to increase production of its Forager line of hides and flexible foams ahead of new brand partner footwear and apparel launches.
By Lara Ewen • Updated June 8, 2023 -
EU approves draft of law which would require companies to report social and environmental abuses
Parliament also approved recommendations for another measure to “end fast fashion” by calling for easier-to-recycle textiles.
By Laurel Deppen • June 2, 2023 -
Fashion brands see little progress on circularity since last year: report
Patagonia, Levi’s and North Face outpace other brands studied in efforts to improve its environmental impact, data showed.
By Laurel Deppen • May 31, 2023 -
Perry Ellis partners with Recover for recycled denim collection
The collaboration includes 10 pieces of men’s denim pants made with recycled cotton fiber.
By Laurel Deppen • May 30, 2023 -
H&M CEO Helena Helmersson named Fashion Pact co-chair
The group, led by 15 fashion CEOs, includes representatives of brands, retailers and suppliers committed to reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.
By Laurel Deppen • May 23, 2023 -
Textile recycling, reuse missing from FTC’s Green Guides, group says
Companies and advocates in the textile and fashion industries are urging the Federal Trade Commission to add the issue to its ongoing workshops.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2023 -
EU Council backs plans to strengthen fashion’s sustainability requirements
The framework would ban destroying unsold textiles, footwear and apparel, as well as establish a digital product passport to increase transparency.
By Thai Phi Le • May 23, 2023 -
Lululemon inks multiyear partnership to recycle nylon, polyester
The deal with Samsara Eco marks the activewear maker’s first minority investment in a recycling company.
By Laurel Deppen • May 22, 2023 -
The intention gap: when buying and beliefs don’t match
Consumers say they want more sustainable fashion, but they don’t always put their money where their morals lie.
By Abriana Herron • May 22, 2023 -
Nuuly partners with plus-size brand Eloquii
The new partnership between the Urban Outfitters-owned clothing rental service and the plus-size DTC brand is exclusive, and it debuts with 25 styles.
By Lara Ewen • Updated May 19, 2023 -
Higg rebrands as Worldly
The company says it wants to avoid confusion with its licensed Higg Index software.
By Howard Ruben • May 19, 2023 -
EBay acquires tech company Certilogo to boost secondhand fashion authentication
Certilogo uses digital tech to give consumers access to information about products and confirm their authenticity.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 18, 2023 -
Nike faces lawsuit over greenwashing claims
A Missouri plaintiff said that 90% of the products Nike advertises as using recycled materials don’t, and that some of the recycled materials themselves are environmentally harmful.
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2023