Sustainability
Saitex: Benevolence in Business
Saitex CEO Sanjeev Bahl wholeheartedly believes that garment manufacturers and apparel brands can do well and…
Fashion Tech Lab Showcases Sustainable Innovations
Seven innovative technologies offered ideas on fashion's path forward at the initiative's launch in Paris on…
How Sympatex Wants to Make Recycled, Climate-Neutral Shoes
Ecological alternatives are at the forefront of Sympatex Technologies’ agenda. The Munich, Germany-based…
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Maiyet to Reopen SoHo Store on Monday
To add another dimension to Maiyet's commitment to ethical fashion, the Crosby Street store will host talks…
Guess Raises the Bar for Apparel Circularity and Reduced Water Use
Known for its denim presence, Guess is ramping up its environmental standards—on Thursday, the retailer…
Will Nike’s New Material Innovation Be as Successful as Flyknit?
Has Nike created the next Flyknit? The sneaker brand introduced Nike Flyleather last week, a new “super…
Kering Leads Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for Third Year
The annual ranking has again recognized the French luxury group as the industry leader for the textiles…
H&M Foundation Announces Solution to Recycle Blended Textiles Into New Fabrics
The four-year innovative partnership between the non-profit H&M Foundation and The Hong Kong Research…
Italy’s Fashion Chamber Releases Guidelines for Sustainability in Retail
A pool of the industry's big names took part in the project, including Ermenegildo Zegna, Giorgio Armani…
Katharine Hamnett Marches in London, Returns With Sustainable Range
The designer took part in the People's March for Europe on Saturday.
Spinexpo Shanghai Reacts to Consumer, Environmental Trends
The most recent edition of Spinexpo Shanghai saw knitters, weavers, knitwear and yarn producers continue…
Renewal Workshop: Rescues Clothing Bound for Landfill
One man’s garbage is another’s treasure. Just take from The Renewal Workshop, a new circular business concept…
The Home Interiors Company Dabbling in Up-cycled Denim
German up-cycling interior products company LPJ Studios made its foray into fashion at Bluezone in Munich…
Kering Eyewear Partners With Bio-on to Introduce Eco-Sustainable Plastic
Kering Eyewear will be the first company in the industry to use Bio-on biopolymers.
Marks & Spencer Debuts Sustainable Selvedge Jeans for Under $60
Marks and Spencer (M&S) brings sustainable selvedge denim to retail for under $60 . The U.K. retailer…