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 Future of Upcycling: From Rags to Riches
As the fashion industry grapples with how to keep old clothes out of landfills, finding ways to scale long-standing upcycling initiatives offers one near-term solution.
The Future of Upcycling: From Rags to Riches
As the fashion industry grapples with how to keep old clothes out of landfills, finding ways to scale long-standing upcycling initiatives offers one near-term solution.
Is Resale Actually Good for the Planet?
The companies cashing in on fashion’s fast-growing resale market are positioning themselves as a solution to the industry’s sustainability problems. But the reality is far more complex.
Is Resale Actually Good for the Planet?
The companies cashing in on fashion’s fast-growing resale market are positioning themselves as a solution to the industry’s sustainability problems. But the reality is far more complex.
The Year Ahead: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.
The Year Ahead: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.
The Year Ahead: Welcome to the Materials Revolution
Fashion brands are exploring alternatives to today’s standard materials, with key players focused on more sustainable substitutes that include recently rediscovered and re-engineered old favourites as well as high-tech materials that deliver on aesthetics and function.
The Year Ahead: Welcome to the Materials Revolution
Fashion brands are exploring alternatives to today’s standard materials, with key players focused on more sustainable substitutes that include recently rediscovered and re-engineered old favourites as well as high-tech materials that deliver on aesthetics and function.
Drive Season 2, Episode 5: Eileen Fisher Reflects On 35 Years of Implementing Sustainable Thinking
As a sustainability pioneer long before ‘sustainability’ became an industry buzzword, Eileen Fisher and her eponymous brand have been pushing the boundaries for decades. Here’s what she’s learned.
Drive Season 2, Episode 5: Eileen Fisher Reflects On 35 Years of Implementing Sustainable Thinking
As a sustainability pioneer long before ‘sustainability’ became an industry buzzword, Eileen Fisher and her eponymous brand have been pushing the boundaries for decades. Here’s what she’s learned.
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Taps A$AP Nast As It Opens to the Public
The trade show is also partnering with denim brand Lee and designers Bethany Williams and Duran Lantink for a sustainability-focused special project, curated by Stavros Karelis and Orsola de Castro.
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Taps A$AP Nast As It Opens to the Public
The trade show is also partnering with denim brand Lee and designers Bethany Williams and Duran Lantink for a sustainability-focused special project, curated by Stavros Karelis and Orsola de Castro.
Is Fashion All Talk, No Action on Climate?
This week, everyone will be talking about fashion's role in fighting climate change, Colin Kaepernick's first sneaker for Nike and the UK general election. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Is Fashion All Talk, No Action on Climate?
This week, everyone will be talking about fashion's role in fighting climate change, Colin Kaepernick's first sneaker for Nike and the UK general election. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
What Fashion Can Learn from a Decade of Disasters
As the fashion industry heads into a new decade, it is facing more pressure than ever before to clean up its act when it comes to climate change and human rights. Whether or not it does could determine which brands survive the next 10 years.
What Fashion Can Learn from a Decade of Disasters
As the fashion industry heads into a new decade, it is facing more pressure than ever before to clean up its act when it comes to climate change and human rights. Whether or not it does could determine which brands survive the next 10 years.
Op-Ed | Buy, Don't Rent: The Virtues of Owning Clothes
The sharing economy promotes mindless overconsumption, argues Eugene Rabkin. Buy less, pay more and keep your garments for longer.
Op-Ed | Buy, Don't Rent: The Virtues of Owning Clothes
The sharing economy promotes mindless overconsumption, argues Eugene Rabkin. Buy less, pay more and keep your garments for longer.
The H&M-Backed Start-Up Using Microbes to Dye Fabric
British biotech firm Colorifix says its method uses no hazardous chemicals and cuts water use by up to 90 percent.
The H&M-Backed Start-Up Using Microbes to Dye Fabric
British biotech firm Colorifix says its method uses no hazardous chemicals and cuts water use by up to 90 percent.
Plastic Hangers Are Fashion’s Plastic Straws
They’re ubiquitous and most are discarded after a single use. Now, hangers in a host of materials are being touted as alternatives to the billions of plastic ones thrown away each year.
Plastic Hangers Are Fashion’s Plastic Straws
They’re ubiquitous and most are discarded after a single use. Now, hangers in a host of materials are being touted as alternatives to the billions of plastic ones thrown away each year.
Bulb’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Hayden Wood’s fast-growing start-up uses technology to help consumers lower their bills and be more energy efficient.
Bulb’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Hayden Wood’s fast-growing start-up uses technology to help consumers lower their bills and be more energy efficient.
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.