Sustainability
Citizens of Humanity’s Catherine Ryu Says Goodbye Skinnies, Hello ’70s
“There has been a seismic shift in fits in denim,” said Catherine Ryu, the women’s creative director of…
Cone Denim Named a Member of the Better Cotton Initiative
Cone Denim has been named a member of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), a nonprofit organization that…
Cone Denim CDJ Facillity Receives OEKO-TEX Standard Certification
Cone Denim announced that its Cone Denim Jiaxing (CDJ) facility has received OEKO-TEX Standard 100…
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Tencel Wants to Tap Into the Footwear Market
Lenzing, makers of the Lyocell fiber Tencel, plans to dig deeper into footwear. “It all started with shoe…
How Textile Manufacturers Are Making Denim More Sustainable
The incredible amounts of water and toxic dyes used in manufacturing jeans saw a panel discussion take place…
Timberland Steps Up Use of Recycled Materials in Footwear
Timberland produced 6.9 million pairs of shoes in 2014 made with outsoles containing recycled rubber—just one…
Sheryl Crow Joins Blue Jeans Go Green Mission to Recycle Denim
Sheryl Crow is lending her voice to Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green denim recycling program, asking…
Pharrell Williams On Deck to Make Sustainability Cool for Woolworths
Woolworths and soon-to-be CFDA Fashion Icon Pharrell Williams are collaborating on a new sustainability…
Orta Offers a Vegan Solution for Denim
Orta is going vegan. The denim manufacturer is introducing Vegan Denim, a collection of denim fabrics…
Crocs Releases 2014 Sustainability Report
Footwear manufacturer Crocs maintains one of the lowest solid waste per-pair in the footwear industry…
Levi’s Announces Results of Sustainability Project
Large companies aren’t generally known for their sustainability, but Levi Strauss & Co. is changing…
Blue Jeans Go Green Launches School Collection Drive
Blue Jeans Go Green, Cotton Inc.’s recycling program, is collaborating with six Harmony Public Schools in…
Sustainable Denim: Small Steps to a Greener Future
Denim is joining the green revolution. The movement toward sustainable fabrics was crystal clear during a…
Going Green: H&M Unveils Sustainable Denim
H&M is stepping up its commitment for a more sustainable future in stores and behind the scenes. On Tuesday…