Sustainability
Fashion’s Steady Path Toward Sustainability
The global apparel industry is a $1.7 trillion business that employs several million people worldwide. It’s a…
Bio-Knit Launches a Recyclable Shoe Knit From Plastic
The idea of a recyclable shoe knit from plastic is something the footwear industry has fast been approaching…
Adidas’ Newest Innovation Combines Sustainability and Customization
Imagine a future where sporting goods will never be thrown away. On Thursday, Adidas introduced Sport…
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Freitag Introduces 100% Compostable Denim
Freitag is expanding its biodegradable F-ABRIC collection. This fall the Swiss company is introducing 100…
H&M Wants to Improve Animal Welfare
H&M has entered a partnership with Humane Society International (HSI) to improve the animal welfare in the…
H&M Conscious Foundation Wants Pioneering Ideas to Close the Loop
H&M is stepping up its efforts to close the loop. H&M Conscious Foundation, funded by the Stefan Persson…
Kingpins New York and Mills Look to Denim’s Future
Kingpins New York wrapped up its final edition at Skylight Clarkson Square July 21-22 on a positive note…
Keen Utility Stocks a ‘Volunteer Boot Library’ for Portland Non-Profit
Keen Utility is building a library of protective footwear at The ReBuilding Center of Our United Villages, a…
Levi’s Expands Clothing Recycling Program to All US Stores
Levi Strauss & Co. is making it easier for consumers to recycle clothing and footwear. The brand is rolling…
Jeanologia Bows Sustainable Solutions for Denim and Activewear Finishing
Jeanologia, a leader in developing sustainable technologies for garment finishing, is set to premier two…
Cotswold Industries and Charming Trim Roll Out Pocket Branding Campaign
Every brand has a story and Cotswold Industries and Charming Trim have a new way to tell it. The pocketing…
Adidas Reveals Prototype Shoe Made of Recycled Ocean Waste
Adidas unveiled the world’s first shoe upper made entirely of yarns and filaments reclaimed and recycled from…
Project Jacquard Developers Discuss the Future of Smart Fabric
Though people are still marveling over the novelty of the Apple Watch, the wearable tech industry is not…
Denim Première Vision Recap: Stretch, Color and Sustainability
The 16th edition of Denim Première Vision (May 27-28) in Barcelona welcomed 97 exhibitors and a pool of…
Report: Non-Athletic Footwear Expected to Drive the European Market
The European footwear market is in a transition period with new styles and sustainable initiatives launching…