H&M, Kate Sylvester ‘misled consumers’ on sustainability claims, says Consumer body
The organisation urges shoppers to be sceptical about clothing brands claiming that their products have certain sustainability certifications.
Havaianas owner takes major stake in sustainable shoemaker Rothy’s
In less than a decade, Rothy’s has transformed from a two-person passion project into a successful, sustainable and innovative company and redefined the shoe category.
HM, Aqua Danone reunite to turn recycled plastic into kidswear
According to the fashion label, this year’s kidswear collection was made from 663,860 PET bottles.
Hugo Boss commits to going mulesing-free
Fashion label says it will exclusively source mulesing-free wool for its pure wool suits and eliminate mulesed wool from its entire collection by 2030.
Indian start-up launches sustainable shoes made from waste
Thaely has created a fabric called ThaelyTex, plastic bags used in most of the covering of its sneakers.
The 10 fashion brands that care most about animal welfare
“Our report shows that despite high community expectations for animal welfare, most fashion brands still know extraordinarily little of the conditions faced by animals within their supply chains.” shares Medcalf.
The future of fashion?: Carbon-negative clothing
Two UK fashion brands – Sheep Inc and Post-carbon Lab – are developing carbon-negative clothing to help address climate change.
Skechers launches new recycled collection, partners with the Nature Conservancy
The new collection uses recycled cotton, polyester, rubber, EVA, and TPU.
Clothes made from recycled plastic bottles are safe
A consumer watchdog, Korea Consumer Agency, tested the durability and safety of five recycled polyester clothing made by local sports brands available in the domestic market.
Nextevo launches its sustainable yarn made from pineapple waste
The company seeks to positively impact farmers and help relieve environmental pollution by transforming agricultural waste into sustainable, value-added products for everyday living.
Australians are becoming more eco-conscious, TreadLightly survey reveals
According to the study, more than half of consumers (57 per cent) are concerned about sending their shoes and clothing to landfills, with 54 per cent bothered with products they cant easily recycle.
Converse launches circular-focused retail space in Melbourne
The new outlet seeks to reduce its impact on the planet by encouraging customers to extend the life of their clothing or footwear through repair, upcycling, or recycling.
Salvatore Ferragamo unveils new upcycled capsule collection
In this new collection, unsold silk fabrics are repurposed, shoes are recovered at the end of their life cycle, and belts are revived from production leftovers.
Sockshop UK launches first fully recycled sock brand, Tore
The socks aim to tackle textile wastage and water consumption by making sure every element used in production, from packaging to distribution, is made sustainable.
H&M unveils sustainable collection using new circular design tool
The collection uses recyclable materials and circular strategies, created by the H&M design team with stylist Ib Kamara as a creative advisor.