How much clothing is too much? The maths behind having a sustainable wardrobe
Every garment carries a sizeable environmental footprint long before it reaches a hanger.
Beer waste finds new life as plastic-free leather alternative
Arda Biomaterials has created a material called New Grain by transforming brewer’s spent grain, into soft, durable leather.
Allbirds unveil shoes made from recycled tires
The new animal-free material is made from plant-based proteins, biopolymers, and recycled Nylon 6 derived from old tyres.
Your ‘recycled polyester’ leggings are not as sustainable as you think
The story is more complicated. What looks like circular recycling is often a one-way trip to landfill.
Spanish startup Recover unveils low-impact recycled fabric for mass production
Made for companies transitioning to low-impact textiles, the line offers more than 50 fabrics made with recycled cotton.
Fashion factories rethink production with UN’s InTex program
The program has worked with clothing producers to cut emissions, phase out toxic chemicals, and reduce water use.
Going Bananas: Taiwanese entrepreneur to make fabric from fruit
While Farm to Material is still in its early stages, the potential of banana fibre is drawing attention from the textile industry.
From fruits to fabrics: How innovators squeeze high fashion out of fruit waste
Summer comes and goes, but summer fruit waste would be a different matter.
Redress reveals 10 finalists for sustainable fashion competition
She stated the organisation’s role is to accelerate circular fashion by joining designers, academia, and industry annually through the competition.
Puma collaborates on world’s first biorecycled clothing
The Carbios biorecycling technology breaks down mixed and coloured textile waste into its building blocks using enzymes.
No hides, just grains: New york-based startup reinvents leather
The sustainable option could reduce the environmental footprint of both animal-derived and plastic-based leathers.
Teva partners with Mandai Wildlife for eco-friendly footwear
“Teva has always been about adventure, but we also want to make sure future generations can enjoy these places.”
Is rental fashion the real sustainability solution?
The rise of rental fashion platforms points to a growing market opportunity.
Crocs achieves 25 per cent bio-circular content milestone
The global casual footwear brand has achieved a 25 per cent bio-circular content its products.
Retired DHL uniforms repurposed as chic accessories in Redress program
The initiative aimed to build awareness of sustainable fashion in Hong Kong and demonstrate how to breathe new life into retired apparel.
