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Chanel-Backed Traceability Company Raises $57 Million

Oritain has carved out a leading position helping brands and the US government detect the origin of commodities like cotton, coffee and leather. Investors are betting tightening regulation will turbocharge growth.

Chanel-Backed Traceability Company Raises $57 Million

Oritain has carved out a leading position helping brands and the US government detect the origin of commodities like cotton, coffee and leather. Investors are betting tightening regulation will turbocharge growth.


Inditex Ups Sustainability Commitments as Regulators Take Aim at Fast Fashion

The Zara owner outlined plans to expand resale and increase its use of next generation and recycled materials, part of efforts to meet an updated target to halve emissions by 2030.

Inditex Ups Sustainability Commitments as Regulators Take Aim at Fast Fashion

The Zara owner outlined plans to expand resale and increase its use of next generation and recycled materials, part of efforts to meet an updated target to halve emissions by 2030.


Alternatives to Viscose Rayon Made with Old Clothes and Coconut Water

Millions of trees are felled to make viscose rayon, but two new eco-friendly options are being produced at a commercial scale.

Alternatives to Viscose Rayon Made with Old Clothes and Coconut Water

Millions of trees are felled to make viscose rayon, but two new eco-friendly options are being produced at a commercial scale.


Op-Ed | When Sustainable Fashion Does More Harm Than Good

From products made of recycled plastic to take-back programmes, some of fashion’s favourite sustainability solutions are problematic, argues Beth Esponnette.

Op-Ed | When Sustainable Fashion Does More Harm Than Good

From products made of recycled plastic to take-back programmes, some of fashion’s favourite sustainability solutions are problematic, argues Beth Esponnette.


Laundry Day Is the New Front Line in Fashion’s Battle Against Microplastics

A new washing machine Samsung developed with Patagonia raises the question of how fashion can best combat its rampant microfibre pollution problem.

Laundry Day Is the New Front Line in Fashion’s Battle Against Microplastics

A new washing machine Samsung developed with Patagonia raises the question of how fashion can best combat its rampant microfibre pollution problem.


The Year Ahead: How to Prepare for Fashion’s Greenwashing Crackdown

The State of Fashion 2023 explores steps brands can take to help avoid greenwashing amid incoming regulatory requirements targeting misleading sustainability communications.

The Year Ahead: How to Prepare for Fashion’s Greenwashing Crackdown

The State of Fashion 2023 explores steps brands can take to help avoid greenwashing amid incoming regulatory requirements targeting misleading sustainability communications.