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 Fashion Supply Chain Is Still High Risk for Child Labour
A new report has found that progress on child labour in major manufacturing countries has stalled, with production of raw materials a particular risk for fashion companies.
The Fashion Supply Chain Is Still High Risk for Child Labour
A new report has found that progress on child labour in major manufacturing countries has stalled, with production of raw materials a particular risk for fashion companies.
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?
LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.
What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?
LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.
Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals
Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.
Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals
Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.
Stella McCartney and Google Have a Plan to Fix Fashion’s Environmental Data Gap
The tech giant and eco-luxury brand plan to track the environmental impact of cotton and viscose, two of the most commonly used fibres in clothing. Their goal: create a tool that can quantify even the most obscure links in the fashion supply chain
Stella McCartney and Google Have a Plan to Fix Fashion’s Environmental Data Gap
The tech giant and eco-luxury brand plan to track the environmental impact of cotton and viscose, two of the most commonly used fibres in clothing. Their goal: create a tool that can quantify even the most obscure links in the fashion supply chain
In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability
Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.
In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability
Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.
Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief
Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.
Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief
Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.
The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica
This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica
This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Are Stalling
The latest report from the Global Fashion Agenda finds efforts to improve fashion’s social and environmental footprint aren’t keeping pace with the industry’s rapid growth.
Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Are Stalling
The latest report from the Global Fashion Agenda finds efforts to improve fashion’s social and environmental footprint aren’t keeping pace with the industry’s rapid growth.
Italian Company Aquafil Is Making Swimsuits from Garbage
As volumes of plastic-based waste reach a tipping point in oceans and trash heaps around the world Aquafil recycles the material and turning it into nylon used to make upscale apparel and accessories.
Italian Company Aquafil Is Making Swimsuits from Garbage
As volumes of plastic-based waste reach a tipping point in oceans and trash heaps around the world Aquafil recycles the material and turning it into nylon used to make upscale apparel and accessories.
Why Fashion Doesn’t Pay Fair
Big brands have talked for decades about their commitment to workers’ rights, but millions of people who make our clothes still don’t earn enough to live off. BoF walks you through how the industry needs to change to come up with a solution.
Why Fashion Doesn’t Pay Fair
Big brands have talked for decades about their commitment to workers’ rights, but millions of people who make our clothes still don’t earn enough to live off. BoF walks you through how the industry needs to change to come up with a solution.
Fashion Industry Still Failing on Transparency
Six years after Rana Plaza, Fashion Revolution’s annual transparency index shows the industry largely remains a black box.
Fashion Industry Still Failing on Transparency
Six years after Rana Plaza, Fashion Revolution’s annual transparency index shows the industry largely remains a black box.
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.