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YKK Joins ZDHC as Signatory Supplier
The world's largest zipper manufacturer is taking the next step toward more responsible production.
Trims Move to the Forefront as Traceability and Circularity Converge
From biodegradable threads to recyclable zippers, suppliers are targeting overlooked components to unlock…
New Supply Chain Partnerships Help Scale Efficiency and Textile Innovation
YKK and Coloro are joining forces.
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Why Small Trims Are a Big Problem for Textile-to-Textile Recycling
Buttons, zippers and threads literally hold garments together, but they also disrupt preprocessing that needs…
YKK Accelerates Circularity and Decarbonization Strategy
The company outlines its FY2024 achievements in a new report.
YKK Maintains Its Streak as a CDP ‘Supplier Engagement Leader’
The company is working to reduce CO₂ emissions in collaboration with their suppliers.
YKK Continues Expansion of Vietnam Factory
The new factory will be completed in June 2027.
The Art of the Detail: How Trims Are Shaping Denim’s Future
Trim manufacturers are seeking alternative materials to align with brands' sustainability goals.
YKK Expands Commitment to Low-Carbon Materials
The company is pivoting to low-carbon aluminum for all aluminum alloy wire for zippers.
Baytech-HMS Leverages Mills Fabrica Prize to Enhance Industry Collaborations
The Turkish supplier of ecological pumice stone alternatives is settling into a new London office space.
Addressing Sustainability’s ‘Full Hierarchy of Circularity’
Trims are not something to take lightly. While they might seem small compared to the totality of a garment…
YKK Recognized by CDP with ‘A List’ Rating
It is the second consecutive year the trim company earned the distinction.
YKK’s Net-Zero Targets Validated by the SBTi
YKK Corporation is building a more sustainable future.
YKK Increases Use of Sustainable Materials
A new report sheds light on the progress YKK made this year toward its goals for environmental stewardship.
Trim Manufacturers Deliver on Sustainability
Trim manufacturers deliver on the market's demand for more sustainable and higher-quality products.