Price, sustainability and fashion can co-exist, says Alkam founder
“To me, fashion should be a combination of considered design, responsible business and conscious manufacturing.”
Recover to scale post-consumer cotton recycling with Sysav
Beginning this year, Sysave will be supplying post-consumer waste (PCW), made of 95 per cent cotton, to Recover, and increase in larger volumes in the following years.
‘Green’ children’s products may still contain toxic PFAS chemicals
The substance has been linked to delayed brain development and immune systems problems in children.
Pangaia unveils new t-shirt range made entirely from textile waste
The capsule aims to keep textile waste out of landfills and normalise textile circularity by demonstrating that using 100 per cent recycled fibres does not sacrifice the look and feel of the fabric.
These thermal shirts from Lifelabs can help cut back energy usage
While the thermal clothing technology is not necessarily new, the company offers a more sustainable approach to thermal wear.
Adidas launches sporting community activity
Launched from May 23 to June 8, the event aims to encourage generations to help reduce waste and it will also expand to a wider range of activities.
Kering, Leonardo DiCaprio invest in US startup’s process to create cell-cultivated leather
VitroLabs has spent six years creating a way for fashion companies to produce leather clothing without using animal hides.
Menswear subscription service Taelor secures funding from high-profile tech investors
Taelor launched a pilot program last year testing the concept on a selection of trial customers.
Nike’s ISPA Link trainers are made modular for easier recycling
They are designed with three interlocking modules linked together by tension and without requiring glue.
Thrift and flips: Filipino designer ‘re-works’ old clothing for sustainable fashion
Most people don’t realise that thrifting goes far beyond your local Goodwill or Salvation Army store.
Kathmandu introduces sustainable installation featuring its first biodegradable jacket
Melbourne installation to mark launch illustrates the amount of fashion discarded by Australians every five minutes.
Aussies show strong support for the fashion resale market, research finds
According to the study, 72 per cent of Australians have purchased at least one item of second-hand clothing in the past 12 months.
H&M launches compostable baby clothes with ‘room to grow’
According to the fashion label, each piece is made to last and to be passed along after being outgrown.
Modibodi creates leak-free running shorts made from recycled fabric
The shorts are anti-microbial, anti-odour and contain natural, breathable merino wool liner.
To make our wardrobes sustainable, we must cut how many new clothes we buy by 75 per cent
In the EU, falling prices have seen people buying more clothing than ever before while spending less money in the process.
