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.
The Green Global Age of the Information Revolution
Noted economist and author Carlota Perez joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the cyclical resets and reorganisations of the capitalist system — and how we can actively harness the information revolution to preserve the earth and benefit all people.
The Green Global Age of the Information Revolution
Noted economist and author Carlota Perez joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the cyclical resets and reorganisations of the capitalist system — and how we can actively harness the information revolution to preserve the earth and benefit all people.
Chasing the Holy Grail of Circularity
Fashion has yet to crack industrial-scale recycling technologies that can keep clothes out of landfill. But there are solutions on the horizon, says Edwin Keh.
Chasing the Holy Grail of Circularity
Fashion has yet to crack industrial-scale recycling technologies that can keep clothes out of landfill. But there are solutions on the horizon, says Edwin Keh.
What It Takes to Become a B Corp
Vestiaire Collective is the latest in a growing roster of fashion companies that have spent months teasing out company policies and practices to qualify for the highly regarded sustainability certification. How can others do the same?
What It Takes to Become a B Corp
Vestiaire Collective is the latest in a growing roster of fashion companies that have spent months teasing out company policies and practices to qualify for the highly regarded sustainability certification. How can others do the same?
What Will It Take for Fashion to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
The industry needs to halve its emissions by the end of the decade to meet global climate goals.
What Will It Take for Fashion to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
The industry needs to halve its emissions by the end of the decade to meet global climate goals.
Ex-Adidas Brand Chief Wants to Build a Sustainable Supreme
Eric Liedtke, who steered Adidas’ collaborations with celebrities like Kanye West and Beyoncé, is launching a zero-waste, zero-plastic streetwear brand.
Ex-Adidas Brand Chief Wants to Build a Sustainable Supreme
Eric Liedtke, who steered Adidas’ collaborations with celebrities like Kanye West and Beyoncé, is launching a zero-waste, zero-plastic streetwear brand.
Bangladesh Accord Expanded in Eleventh-Hour Deal
The landmark safety initiative put in place after the collapse of the Rana Plaza was due to expire next week.
Bangladesh Accord Expanded in Eleventh-Hour Deal
The landmark safety initiative put in place after the collapse of the Rana Plaza was due to expire next week.
Demand For Sustainable Fashion Drives New Interest In Clothing Care
Brands, retailers and start-ups are looking at ways to give laundry products and repair services a fashionable makeover.
Demand For Sustainable Fashion Drives New Interest In Clothing Care
Brands, retailers and start-ups are looking at ways to give laundry products and repair services a fashionable makeover.
What Fashion Needs to Know About This Week’s UN Climate Report
The world’s top climate scientists issued a stark warning on the rapid rise of global temperatures this week. BoF breaks down the key takeaways and explains what the industry can do about it.
What Fashion Needs to Know About This Week’s UN Climate Report
The world’s top climate scientists issued a stark warning on the rapid rise of global temperatures this week. BoF breaks down the key takeaways and explains what the industry can do about it.
Unpacking Fashion’s Role in Slowing Global Warming
The fashion industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, and this week’s grim report from the UN’s IPCC made clear that change needs to come quickly.
Unpacking Fashion’s Role in Slowing Global Warming
The fashion industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, and this week’s grim report from the UN’s IPCC made clear that change needs to come quickly.
How Sustainability Is Changing Fashion PR
Growing demand for ethical products is creating new business opportunities — and new responsibilities — for PR professionals.
How Sustainability Is Changing Fashion PR
Growing demand for ethical products is creating new business opportunities — and new responsibilities — for PR professionals.
A Wave of Designers Is Changing the Conversation Around Cultural Appropriation
Young and emerging brands are seeking more sustainable ways to work with indigenous artisans to support and promote their craft.
A Wave of Designers Is Changing the Conversation Around Cultural Appropriation
Young and emerging brands are seeking more sustainable ways to work with indigenous artisans to support and promote their craft.
The New Wave of Labour Litigation Facing Fashion
Labour activists have long claimed that brands can’t be trusted to self-regulate. Now, a series of lawsuits are opening a new frontier in efforts to hold brands accountable for abuses in their supply chains.
The New Wave of Labour Litigation Facing Fashion
Labour activists have long claimed that brands can’t be trusted to self-regulate. Now, a series of lawsuits are opening a new frontier in efforts to hold brands accountable for abuses in their supply chains.
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.