environmental impact
What’s Holding Up Sustainable Change for Fashion Players?
Fashion brands that take accountability for their global supply chains will be the ones serving the growing…
Premium Fibers: A Gateway to Sustainability in Apparel?
Nilit's two new Nylon 6.6 yarns are both designed for use in premium multipurpose garments and both can…
Pantone’s Classic Blue May Color Everything in 2020
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1 in 10 UK Consumers ‘Not Bothered’ by Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact
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Patagonia is Giving a $10 Million Tax Break to Environmental Groups
Patagonia said Wednesday it is giving away the $10 million in unplanned cash it saw "as a result of last…
All Along the Supply Chain, Sustainability is Reaching New Heights
While the textile and apparel industry has suffered criticism for poor ecological performance, including…
Kering and Parsons Team Up to Forge the Future of Sustainable Fashion Design
Kering and The New School's Parsons School of Design are teaming up to teach fashion students about the…
Study: Cotton Made in Africa Has Less Impact on the Environment
New research shows the cultivation of cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has less impact on the environment…
H&M Offers New Eco-Collection, “Conscious”
Swedish retailer H&M is continuing efforts toward making more sustainable clothing with the introduction…
SAC Introduces Updated Higg Index 2.0
A significantly revised version of the Higg Index, a tool designed to measure sustainability in the supply…