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YKK Debuts Repair Solutions for Zippers
The zipper manufacturer wants to extend the lifespan of its products.
YKK Exceeds 2030 Goal for GHG Reductions
YKK is revising and adding new KPIs to "accelerate efforts towards realizing a circular society."
Why YKK Is Changing Its Zipper Material
The eco-friendly zippers now use low-carbon aluminum.
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Recyclable Materials and Digital Solutions Drive Newness in Trims for Jeanswear
Trim manufacturers are growing their sustainable product ranges.
YKK Cracks CDP’s ‘A List’ for First Time
CDP's annual survey scored more than 21,000 companies based on information reported through its climate…
YKK Eliminates Key Barrier to Textile-to-Textile Recycling
The zipper company increased its use of sustainable materials by 14 percent last year.
Requests for Sustainable Trims Lead to New Creative Opportunities
Trim manufacturers are becoming more conscious of their environmental impact.
PFAS Discovered in YKK Waterproof Zippers
The Tokyo-based trims manufacturer discovered that some of its zipper products contain traces of the "forever…
YKK Increases Sites with Renewable Energy
YKK Corporation has made progress toward its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 with the switch to…
YKK’s New 3D Platform to Optimize Zipper Design
The fastening manufacturer partnered with Vntana to create the platform.
YKK Named ‘Supplier Engagement Leader’ by CDP
The trims giant earned a new accolade for being a transparent supplier.
YKK’s Sustainable Products See Sales Gains
Less is more for YKK, which reduced its carbon emissions, landfill waste and water intake this year.
United Nations Eco Conferences Prompt Fashion-Industry Action
Global Fashion Agenda, UNEP and YKK intensify their sustainability efforts.
YKK’s Water-Repellent Zipper Is Eco-Friendly, Too
YKK's AquaGuard Natulon zippers incorporate a green specification using recycled PET tape and a fluorine-free…
Denim Brands Play April Fools’ Gags on Consumers
In the age of social media, the occasion has become a popular opportunity for marketing teams to test…