News Researchers conduct LCA of mycelium-based leather LONDON – In a study conducted an Indonesia, researchers conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) on Mylea, a mycelium-based leather Read More »
News Lenzing revenues increase by 4.8 per cent LENZING – In the first half of the year, the Lenzing Group reported a 4.8 per cent increase in revenue, Read More »
News Curfew lifted in Bangladesh, garment production to resume DHAKA – The President of Bangladesh, Mohammed Shahabuddin, has dissolved the nation’s parliament following an ultimatum from student protest leaders. Read More »
News Less than half fashion brands set CO2 reduction goals LONDON – A new study found that fewer than half of the top 250 global fashion brands have set emissions Read More »
News GOTS partially suspends Intertek as certifier STUTTGART – Following the discovery of significant deficiencies at Intertek, a Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-approved Certification Body, partially suspended Read More »
News SBTi review brands carbon offsets ‘ineffective’ LONDON – The use of carbon offsets to support carbon emissions clams has been found to be largely “ineffective” according Read More »
News Germans bought 1 billion items from platforms like Shein in 2023 BERLIN – Consumers in Germany purchased approximately one billion items of clothing and shoes from non-European platforms such as Shein Read More »
News Novel textile recycling: 10 questions investors should consider LONDON – In response to this excellent article by Tricia Carey & Robert Antoshak on what the fashion industry can learn from Renewcell’s Read More »
News Patagonia sues over alleged distribution of counterfeits SAN FRANCISCO – Patagonia, the US outdoor apparel brand, has filed a lawsuit accusing several companies of orchestrating an import Read More »
H&M, Amazon to trial Higg ‘sustainability’ product profiles 27th May 2021 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon and H&M will publicly share data on a product’s alleged environmental impact as part of a new programme with the Sustainable Read More »
Brands in dark over destination of unsold goods 27th May 2021 No Comments TEXAS – Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of fashion brands and retailers surveyed did not know the destination of their unsold finished goods, according Read More »