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Op-ed: Ethical Denim Council Responds to Claims of Unfair Hearing
The Council says it stands ready to deal with more cases.
Op-ed: How to Close the Loop on Textile Recycling
Ana Rodes, Recover's head of sustainability, discuss what it takes and why it's important for fashion to…
Circularity—What Comes First?
Renewcell's chief commercial officer Tricia Carey on the challenges faced by the supply chain in textile…
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Future of Conscious Textile Chemistry from Renewable Waste
Rudolf Hub1922's Alberto De Conti shares the advantages of conscious textile chemistry.
Meeting the Challenges of Decarbonization
Financial restraint will not lead the fashion industry out of the climate dilemma.
What Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation Means for Traceability
The traceability of information is a prerequisite for any transparency approach.
Real Tennessee Denim: Nashville’s Love Affair with Music and Jeans
In 1984, an iconic album cover juxtaposed the American flag, an American singer and a pair of blue jeans…
How to Succeed in Footwear
Want to learn how to succeed at tradeshows and establish your store or brand in the ever-evolving footwear…
Calculating Footwear Inventories and Pricing in 2017
The last 18 months have been quite a challenge for footwear retailers as consumer demand continues to evolve…
Op-ed: The transformation of the Jeans industry begins by measuring the consumption of water
Approximately 10 years ago, I was asked to work on a new project in Jeanologia. It was a requirement of the…
Op-ed: Old and New Traditions
Let’s take a look back at the automotive industry. Did you know that in 1900 there were nearly 30,000…
Op-Ed: Will Sustainability Ever Be in Fashion?
It’s worth three trillion dollars annually; engages complex and interconnected global supply chains; provides…
Post Trump and Brexit: There’s More Than One Way to Skin the International Cat
While American voters were confounding practically all observers on Nov. 8, on the other side of the…
What Does the ZDHC Chemical Gateway Mean for the Industry?
The issue of hazardous chemicals isn’t new in consumer products. The Romans knew lead was harmful over 2,000…
Op-Ed: TPP Could Bring Big Savings on Denim
Think back to your first days of school over the years. Whether it was skinny-leg, boot-cut, flare, dark…