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Renewcell Gets Some Breathing Room With $10 Million Injection
The Swedish textile recycling company warns, however, that this isn't a "long-term solution."
This Denim Startup Was ‘Designed to Shut Down’
Benim Denim will 'live' until its 170-meter bolt of deadstock denim, made in part from Circulose, runs out.
Sweden Suspends Mink Breeding for 2021
"[O]ur mink industry remains a further risk factor that we need to consider when it comes to the fight…
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Scientists Are Turning Old Bread into New Textiles
By placing different types of bread in a bioreactor, scientists have been able to cultivate filamentous fungi…
This Brand is on Track to Out-Everlane Everlane
After promising to phase out the traditional "made in" tag for a more accurate portrayal of a garment's…
Velour by Nostalgi’s Svanen Jeans Receive Nordic Ecolabel License
Denimheads know that Nordics live on the forefront of sustainability, and now Velour by Nostalgi has the…
This Swedish Start-Up is Gearing Up to Close the Loop
Re:newcell's upcycling process has taken a giant step forward.
What’s Driving Cheap Monday’s Resurgence in the U.S.?
Based in Stockholm and launched in 2004, Cheap Monday have been making cool, well-fitting skinny jeans for…
Polartec to Help Houdini Sportswear Launch Stateside
Houdini Sportswear, a performance apparel brand out of Sweden, is taking a stab at the North American market…
ILO to Boost Bangladesh Garment Workers’ Rights in New Initiative
Workplace rights in Bangladesh could soon take another turn for the better as a new International Labour…
Textile Waste Still a Major Problem
With environmental concerns mounting in recent years, there is more pressure on companies to dispose of their…
Swedish Water Conservation Project to Expand Beyond India
A Swedish water project that helped more than 40 Indian textile mills in save 284 million liters of water and…
Nordic Fashion to Become the Most Sustainable in the World
The Nordic Ministers for the Environment are taking steps to make fashion and textiles created in the region…
H&M Global Sales Jump 14% in January
There’s no stopping fast-fashion purveyor H&M. The Swedish chain saw an increase in overall sales for the…
H&M Continues its Commitment to Bangladesh Labor Reform
Continuing its efforts to aid in the gradual reform of Bangladesh’s labor practices, Swedish retailer H&M…