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Material World: Innovations at ISPO Munich
Chargeurs will launch a new tech outer fabric at ISPO Munich while Dahsheng Chemical is presenting an insole…
Material World: Faircraft Raises $16M, Lemon Jelly Collabs with Balena on Biobased Bag
Lab-grown leather startup Faircraft raised $15.8 million in a funding round, while Balena teams with Lemon…
H&M Plans to Stop Using Virgin Down Feathers by the End of 2025
The global apparel powerhouse estimated that nearly 90 percent of the down and feathers in its products come…
ESG Outlook: Allied Feather + Down’s Matthew Betcher on Removing Unnecessary Chemicals
Matthew Betcher, creative and marketing director of ALLIED Feather + Down, discusses how even companies…
PETA Calls Out Ugg for Marketing Claims Around Animal Welfare, Brand Says It’s Committed to ‘Humane’ Treatment
Ugg suppliers "are required to respect and uphold the Five Freedoms," according to the popular footwear…
China’s Bosideng Makes Splashy Appearance at Milan Fashion Week
Once known as a producer for other brands, the technical down outerwear maker's runway show attracted Coco…
Why Air Force Experts Are Researching Musk Ox Fur
Musk ox fur can be spun with synthetic polymers to create a thermal, strong, sustainable yarn.
PETA Questions How Selling Down-Stuffed Clothing Aligns With Lululemon’s ‘Core Values’
PETA is pressuring Lululemon shareholders to ditch down at its annual meeting on June 7.
PETA to H&M: Tell Everyone the ‘Slaughter Methods Used to Procure Down’
An annual meeting showdown pits PETA shareholders against the down-sourcing fast-fashion chain.
H&M Pressured by PETA to Name Down Suppliers
"Deceptive labels and lip service only serve to absolve companies and dupe well-meaning customers," a PETA…
Sandro Owner Forsakes Feathers as PETA Fights ‘Responsible’ Down
The Paris-based company that owns Maje and Sandro is ditching down by the fall/winter 2023 season.
PETA Slams ‘Sham’ Responsible Down Standard
The animal activist group is accusing H&M and others of sourcing from suppliers linked to "unspeakable…
Allied Feather + Down Introduces Renu:Trace Recycled Down
Any down jackets currently using RDS down are candidates for the Renu:Trace program.
HGTV Star Nate Berkus Brings Design Savvy to Beautyrest Bedding Line
Celebrity designer Nate Berkus launched a new bedding collection with Beautyrest using Seaqual fabrics made…
Parachute Goes Circular With Recycled Down Pillow
Parachute CEO Ariel Kaye shares how the home goods company is thinking about circularity and reducing waste.