LONDON – A ground-breaking 21-month study has concluded that innovation in textile production processes could dramatically help reduce microfibre pollution. …
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EU cracks down on ‘dark pattern’ websites
BRUSSELS – A European Commission study of 400 websites, including from the fashion industry, found almost 40 per cent rely …
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Regenerative farming and how it relates to cotton
MEMPHIS – What is regenerative agriculture and how does it relate to the production of cotton? With more and more …
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Textile Exchange climate partner in carbon credit furore
ZURICH – Luxury fashion brand Gucci and US consultants Textile Exchange purchased carbon credits which a new investigation claims were …
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EU launches anti-fast fashion campaign
BRUSSELS – The European Commission has launched a campaign designed to educate young consumers about the environmental pitfalls of fast …
Viewpoint: the media’s role in sustainable fashion
LOS ANGELES – Whenever I scan the fashion and sustainability headlines, my optimism that the industry is on a path …
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Ralph Lauren launches cashmere recycling scheme
NEW YORK – Ralph Lauren has launched a cashmere recycling programme for 100 per cent cashmere in partnership with Re-Verso™, the Italian …
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SHEIN claims suppliers pay above average wages
GUANGZHOU – Workers at factories in the supply chain of Chinese fast fashion giant SHEIN receive significantly above average wages, …
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Gucci named in carbon offsetting controversy
PARIS – Luxury fashion brand Gucci is among dozens of companies to have purchased controversial rainforest offsets which a new …
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