responsible sourcing
Lessons Learned, YESS Is Poised for Expansion
The program, which aims to reduce the risk of forced labor in cotton supply chains, plans to expand beyond…
YESS is Changing to a Membership Model. This is Why.
The program aims to eradicate forced labor from the cotton supply chain.
Turkmenistan Mobilizing Thousands of Civilians in Cotton Harvest
Those who refuse—and can't afford sufficient bribes—are threatened with wage cuts or the loss of their…
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How These 2 Brands Are Getting Even Greener
Frank And Oak says its full assortment is now 100 percent responsible while Spain's TwoThirds uses Recover's…
New YESS Standard for Cotton Fabric Suppliers Targets Forced Labor
YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced-Responsible Sourcing Network has released its first standard for…
This Initiative Wants to ‘Drive Change’ to End Modern Cotton Slavery
The YESS initiative seeks to empower spinners and mills to identify and mitigate forced labor in cotton…
British Designer Matty Bovan Wins 2021 International Woolmark Prize
With the theme "Less is More," this year's International Woolmark Prize emphasized sustainable practices and…
Covid-19 Exposed Fashion’s Failed Supplier ‘Partnerships’
Fashion experts discussed the canceled orders and resulting failed partnerships between brands and their…
British Luxury Wants to be a Sustainability Leader—Here’s How It’ll Get There
The British luxury industry wants to be at the frontlines of the sustainability movement.
Supply Chain Sustainability Gets Greater Attention as Consumer Demand Shifts
With consumers becoming more concerned about environmental issues, brands are making them aware of their…
LVMH Creates New Standard for Responsible Crocodile Leather Sourcing
Luxury fashion group LVMH has launched a new standard for the responsible sourcing of crocodilian leather.
Op-Ed: What is Missing on the Responsible Sourcing Agenda?
Sustainability is now driving a whole new approach to the business of fashion. The movement toward using more…
Sustainable Sourcing Key Concern for Brands and Retailers
Cost, compliance and concern for the greater good of the supply chain are perhaps among the top challenges…
Better Cotton Initiative Launches New Mark for Responsibly Sourced Product
Retailers that are part of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) to make cotton production more sustainable will…
Op-Ed: From Remembering Rana Plaza to the New Fashion Revolution
Major gaps exist in industry education across North America but the past few years have seen a building…