In a time of upheaval, when it would be simpler to put sustainability on the back burner to focus on profitability and survival, the case for continued investment in people and planet is clear.
Sourcing Journal’s Sustainability Report dives into the global story of the industry’s progress and its imperfections. We check in with Aussie brand Rowie the Label, Estonian designer Reet Aus and the UK’s EDN to hear how they are choosing less impactful business models and materials such as upcycling, plastic-free production and conscious scaling. In Ghana, Kantamanto Market paints one of the clearest pictures of fashion’s overproduction and race to the bottom, as secondhand sellers who bid on bales of clothes shipped from the Global North must discard a plethora of unsellable low-quality goods. Stateside, New Orleans nonprofit RicRack is addressing waste in its own way by taking clothing donations that stock a secondhand storefront and serve as materials for its community sewing classes.
While some companies have taken up the mantle, soon everyone will have no choice but to comply. Sustainability is quickly turning from a voluntary action into a requirement as legislation regulates the fashion industry and beyond.
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November 13, 2025
If insanity means doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then it’s encouraging that sustainability advocates are reconsidering old ways and thinking outside the box. But the industry needs real change leadership to prevent a large “sustainability retreat,” especially amid today’s economic and geopolitical turbulence.
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October 16, 2025
Even in the best of times, business can be unpredictable. But in today’s perfect storm of fiery geopolitics, economic pressures and social discord, that uncertainty has turned into chaos. The question remains: How will you navigate it? The companion report “continues the conversation" with recaps, Q&As, and most importantly, insights for 2026.
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September 24, 2025
Supima's AQRe™ Project unlocks the potential for more cross-tier collaboration and enables more efficient supply chain management.
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September 19, 2025
Sourcing Journal and Oritain's comprehensive “Readiness Report: The Future of Fashion Traceability—Sustainability and Supply Chains in 2026 and Beyond” sheds light on the industry's current progress and gaps, with a look toward future strategies surrounding traceability.
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September 10, 2025
When it comes to logistics and technology, machines and humans continue their symbiotic dance—getting goods loaded, shipped, railed, trucked, stored, sorted, picked, packed and delivered with ever-greater efficiencies. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, automation and other legacy technology continue to work in tandem to create connected warehouses with enhanced, speed and inventory tracking.
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July 21, 2025
Arguably the most quintessential American garment, jeans have been manufactured primarily overseas for decades. However, there are still pockets of domestic opportunity, often driven by a renewed appreciation for heritage and nostalgia.
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