Nylon Recycling Startup Syntetica Raises $30 Million Series A
Lululemon and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings are among the investors backing the French startup as it scales a proprietary process for recycling nylon from mixed-textile waste.
Sustainability
How fashion can do better for people and the planet.
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 | Are Toxic Chemicals in Fashion Making People Sick?
Clothes contain BPA, PFAS and other dangerous substances – but we still know little about their cumulative impact.
Op-Ed | Are Toxic Chemicals in Fashion Making People Sick?
Clothes contain BPA, PFAS and other dangerous substances – but we still know little about their cumulative impact.
In Copenhagen, Regulators and LVMH’s Luxury-Only Climate Pact
This week at fashion’s annual sustainability gathering, luxury giant LVMH called for a luxury-only sustainability initiative, while policymakers pressed for an end to throwaway fast fashion.
In Copenhagen, Regulators and LVMH’s Luxury-Only Climate Pact
This week at fashion’s annual sustainability gathering, luxury giant LVMH called for a luxury-only sustainability initiative, while policymakers pressed for an end to throwaway fast fashion.
EU Environment Chief: Fashion’s Age of Underregulation Is Over
The environmental damage and waste created by throwaway fast fashion is ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius told BoF.
EU Environment Chief: Fashion’s Age of Underregulation Is Over
The environmental damage and waste created by throwaway fast fashion is ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius told BoF.
The United Nations to Fashion: Stop Pushing Overconsumption
The United Nations Environment Programme and UN-backed Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action want the sector’s marketing machine to push more sustainable lifestyles.
The United Nations to Fashion: Stop Pushing Overconsumption
The United Nations Environment Programme and UN-backed Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action want the sector’s marketing machine to push more sustainable lifestyles.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Calls for Luxury-Focused Sustainability Pact
The French luxury group’s head of image and environment addressed criticism over its decision not to join existing industry sustainability initiatives, in which fast fashion players play a large role, and pushed for greater collaboration amongst luxury companies.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Calls for Luxury-Focused Sustainability Pact
The French luxury group’s head of image and environment addressed criticism over its decision not to join existing industry sustainability initiatives, in which fast fashion players play a large role, and pushed for greater collaboration amongst luxury companies.
US Lawmakers Find ‘Extremely High Risk’ That Products Sold on Temu Are Linked to Forced Labour
A congressional report says the Chinese-owned e-commerce business has insufficient systems in place to prevent goods made by forced labour being sold on its platform.
US Lawmakers Find ‘Extremely High Risk’ That Products Sold on Temu Are Linked to Forced Labour
A congressional report says the Chinese-owned e-commerce business has insufficient systems in place to prevent goods made by forced labour being sold on its platform.
Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry
The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.
Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry
The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.
Would You Stop Shopping?
A small, but growing number of people are pledging to radically reduce the number of new fashion products they buy. But a deeply entrenched culture of consumerism makes it hard for many to stop shopping.
Would You Stop Shopping?
A small, but growing number of people are pledging to radically reduce the number of new fashion products they buy. But a deeply entrenched culture of consumerism makes it hard for many to stop shopping.
With Fur Finally Out of Fashion, Peta Sets Its Sights on Wool, Leather and Down
After four decades of emotionally-charged campaigns, Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk can all-but declare victory in the war on fur. Taking on more widely-used animal-based materials will be harder, however.
With Fur Finally Out of Fashion, Peta Sets Its Sights on Wool, Leather and Down
After four decades of emotionally-charged campaigns, Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk can all-but declare victory in the war on fur. Taking on more widely-used animal-based materials will be harder, however.
Will Europe ‘End Fast Fashion’?
The EU parliament has backed recommendations to toughen proposed measures to tackle the excessive production and consumption of fashion.
Will Europe ‘End Fast Fashion’?
The EU parliament has backed recommendations to toughen proposed measures to tackle the excessive production and consumption of fashion.
Corporate Commitments Haven’t Curbed Fashion’s Carbon Footprint
The next two years will be a critical test of whether the industry can translate pockets of progress into real change.
Corporate Commitments Haven’t Curbed Fashion’s Carbon Footprint
The next two years will be a critical test of whether the industry can translate pockets of progress into real change.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
EU Removes Leather From Deforestation Law
The changes, which will go into effect in December 2027, are a win for the leather industry.
UK Bans ‘Recycled’ Clothing Ads From Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein
Major retailers’ ads promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.
Burberry Delays Net Zero Emissions Target by 10 Years to 2050
The British group positioned itself as an industry leader five years ago when it announced a goal of net zero by 2040 — ahead of other luxury brands and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Milan Fashion Week Will Ask Brands Not to Show Fur
The National Chamber of Italian Fashion will no longer promote fur at events or on social media.
Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages
Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.
Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices
The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.
Etsy Bans Fur From Its Listings
Effective Aug. 11, the e-commerce marketplace will pull any remaining animal fur products from its website.