Primark makes fresh sustainability commitments
The new strategy expands its existing pledges to offer consumers more sustainable clothing choices while keeping them at an affordable price.
Brands are leaning on ‘recycling’ clothing to meet sustainability goals. But recycling them is hard
Most clothing is simply not designed to be recycled. Even when it is, the fashion industry lacks the kind of infrastructure needed to really embrace a circular economy model.
This alt-leather is plant-based, fully biodegradable, and can be recycled infinitely
Mirium’s bio-leather is made from cork, natural rubber and soybean oil and dyed using coconut husk charcoal.
Italian group converts old fishing nets into bags and homewares
Risacca is a circular project that recycles fishing nets mostly from Mazara del Vallo, Italy’s fishing centre, transforming them into ethical fashion and sustainable design products.
How Bengalaru’s ‘informal’ waste pickers help a global brand achieve circularity
Informal waste pickers play a crucial role in waste management and a circular economy.
Ralph Lauren unveils first Cradle to Cradle certified product
American luxury giant Ralph Lauren unveiled its first Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certified product…
Adidas unveils sustainable Tennis Collection
The SS22 collection is designed to be functional on the court since the garment features Heat.RDY technology.
Baleaf Sports launches sustainable activewear
The products are sourced from biodegradable and recyclable materials.
Stella McCartney launches the world’s first luxury handbag made from mycelium
The Frayme Mylo is an addition to Stella McCartney’s series of sustainable lines, such as The Reclypse and Loop.
Mulberry debuts its first carbon-neutral collection
The Lily Zero collection is hailed by the brand as entirely carbon-neutral “from field to shop floor”
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.