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.
Meet Lono, a sustainable “sockless” sneaker
These new kicks are “insanely breathable” allowing wearers to go without socks – and they’re made without using EVA and TPU that can harm the environment.
Sustainable luxury? Net-a-Porter launches new luxury resale service with Reflaunt
“We see re-commerce as a true enabler to tap into greater product longevity by extending the lives of pre-loved purchases,” said Alison Loehnis, President of luxury and fashion, Net-a-Porter.
TreadLightly to recycle old footwear to mat flooring
A recent study revealed that an average Australian owns around five pairs of shoes they don’t wear and could end up in landfills.
Pangea promises lifetime repairs for net-negative Eco-jacket launched on Kickstarter
From production to distribution, all carbon emissions are measured and recorded, said the campaign.
Recycled cotton collection made from fabric offcuts launched by NZ’s The Warehouse
“When clothing is made, fabric offcuts often end up being discarded as landfill,” shares Tania Benyon, CPO, The Warehouse. “We’re giving these perfectly good materials a second life by recycling them into new fabrics.”
Candice Brathwaite teams up with Been London on a sustainable collection
The British author, journalist and TV presenter also joined in the process of designing the bags.
Uniqlo Japan’s new recycling project will pay customers for old clothes
ginning October 15 to November 30, customers can receive digital Uniqlo coupons in exchange for their old Heat Tech shirts, down vests, or down jackets.
The Green Machine to address textile waste in Cambodia
The Green Machine separates and recycles polyester and cotton blend textiles at scale without any quality loss.
