Monash University students give new life to unwanted textiles
After donation, Upparel will give the unwanted textiles to charitable organisations or convert them into super-fine fibre material for products such as pillows and insulation.
These luxury bags are made from of recycled fire hoses and parachutes
None of London’s fire hoses now end up in landfill, thanks to designer brand Elvis and Kresse, which has ‘rescued’ 180 tons of materials now.
Allbirds creates first plant-based sneaker
The brand has teamed up with material innovation company Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) to create Mirum – a “truly sustainable alternative leather” – which is made entirely of natural materials like rubber, plant oils, and agricultural by-products, such as rice hulls and citrus peels.
Adidas by Stella McCartney unveils ‘industry-first’ viscose sportswear
According to the sports label, consumers can wear the tracksuit set until it reaches its end of life, and return it by scanning a QR code via the Adidas app.
Rip Curl expands its wetsuit recycling program globally
The brand has partnered with TerraCycle to take the initiative into the US and Europe.
Outfits worn by Korean boy band BTS are being upcycled into a bag collection
The limited edition collection will include three types of bags made from used white industrial airbags, and each bag will feature a piece from a concert outfit from one BTS member.
Nike launches Recycle-a-Shoe mini program with Alipay China
The mini program is available in the Alipay app, where consumers can have their used shoes collected for recycling.
Bamboo underwear brand Boody turns pink for Cancer Awareness Month
Boody’s underwear is made from bamboo fibres as a sustainable alternative to mass-market labels and the company has achieved B-Corp certification.
Italian textile company creates zero-waste luxury wool from scrap fabric
Some of the label’s top clientele for its luxury wool include H&M, Zara, Mango, Kering, Inditex, and LVMH.
Wool not fuel: Woolmark highlights impact of wearing synthetic fibres in new campaign
It is predicted that in just 10 years, 73 per cent of the entire clothing market will be made from synthetic fibres.
Italian designer wins 2022 Redress Design Award
“This prize is about more than winning a competition,” said winner, Federico Badini Confalonieri.
Sustainable jewellery brands you can find in Australia
Mining gems and metals have harmful effects on the environment and the people who work in mines.
Wrap goes global, opening an Asia-Pacific office
In the partnership with Fight Food Waste Limited, this office marks a significant step toward Wrap becoming a truly global NGO.
Retykle collects second hand children’s clothes at K11 pop up
A curated edit from the more than 2500 designer kids clothing items will feature hundreds of new and gently used items during the event.
US parents projected to spend $12.8bn on pre-loved children’s clothing by 2030
Our study reveals that the resale market for kids’ and baby products is expanding rapidly.