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Gap Builds ‘Innovation Center’ in India to Develop Water Management Tech

June 12, 2019August 5, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. has announced a partnership with longtime sourcing and franchise partner in India, Arvind Limited, to address global water scarcity. The two companies will open a new innovation center to promote the adoption of proven techniques and technology that reduce water use by the textile manufacturing industry. Arvind and ... Read more »

The Fashion Industry’s Massive Transformation: Two Experts Share What You Need to Know

June 3, 2019August 5, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

An in-depth look at the tectonic shifts the fashion and textile industries are facing. Includes important takeaways and insight into trends, risks and opportunities from experts at fashion brand Mara Hoffman and textile manufacturer Lenzing.

Hey, Fashion Folks: Find a Better Business Model, Report Urges

February 20, 2019August 18, 2020 by Jennifer Nastu

The fashion industry needs a “new economic model,” and the government should change the law to require clothing manufacturers and others in the industry to perform due diligence checks across their supply chains, says a new report.

Stella McCartney Helps Launch New Sustainable Fashion UN Charter

November 30, 2018December 12, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Fashion designer Stella McCartney plans to announce a new United Nations fashion industry charter for climate action in early December.

Why Choosing Clean Green Certified Companies Enhances Your Facility

October 25, 2018November 6, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

If you’re a facility management professional, you’re engaged in an ongoing effort to evaluate and selectively implement a variety of productivity options that promise to enhance the efficiency, functionality, and harmonious operation of your worksite environment. Part of this task should include choosing environmentally friendly solutions to make your facility ... Read more »

Levi’s and Outerknown Launch Recycled Cotton Clothing Line

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Levi’s has teamed up with Outerknown, a sustainable clothing company started by pro surfer Kelly Slater and designer John Moore, to produce a new line from recycled cotton. The men’s clothing for fall/winter 2018 uses Levi’s Wellthread process from both chemical and mechanical recycling.

Global Textile Industry Explores Sustainable Dyeing Methods

July 17, 2018May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Numerous Chinese factories that produce synthetic dyes for the textile industry got shut down for environmental inspections starting last summer. In the wake of those closures, new methods for dyeing textiles are emerging that could help save water, reduce pollutants, save energy, and protect human health.

Half Century Jeans’ 50-Year Guarantee Says ‘Buy Less & Buy Better’

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

In-depth: Start-up manufacturer Half Century Jeans, however, is hoping to shine a spotlight on the fast fashion mentality by creating “indestructible” jeans - backed by a 50-year guarantee - and encouraging customers to “buy less and buy better” and, basically, keep the jeans forever rather than

Product Announcement: Dow Dyeing Process Boosts Resource Efficiency

March 14, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Dyeing materials is a process that uses intensive amounts of water, energy and chemicals, but Dow’s new EcoFast Pure technology significantly improves resource efficiency during the dyeing process.

Supply Chain Transparency Map Reduces Time, Expense for Big Brands

January 31, 2018April 26, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Six apparel sector brands have joined a new real-time supply chain transparency tool launched this month by the Natural Resources Defense Council in the United States and the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) in China. Target, Esprit, New Balance, PUMA, Gap Inc., and Inditex are now publicly linked ... Read more »

Circular Fibers Report Calls for a New Textiles Economy

December 1, 2017December 7, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

Every second, humanity trashes or burns enough clothing to fill a garbage truck, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. In response, this week the foundation’s Circular Fibers Initiative released a sustainability report calling for a new textiles economy. Industry giants like H&M and Nike back the report, which proposes a ... Read more »

Significant Step Toward Zero Waste As Simple as a Fresh CEO?

May 26, 2017July 3, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Sock manufacturer Wigwam says it has been in the business of protecting the environment and using sustainable manufacturing practices for 112 years, but just recently discovered a significant – and easily solvable – sustainability problem: new president and CEO (as of last fall) Tom Wheeler discovered that a large number of ... Read more »

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