Inside the changing fabric of textile sustainability
A new report shows that the threads of sustainable fabrics are finally beginning to weave a new picture. Read More
A new biodiversity baseline for the textile industry
Understanding where the industry is currently at, and what the barriers and enablers are to the uptake of best practices, is an important first step. Read More
The textile companies creating material change
How the pandemic has focused the textile industry’s attention on sustainability. Read More
New benchmark shows that biodiversity is in fashion
Textile companies are increasingly incorporating biodiversity into their sustainability strategies. Now, they have an industry benchmark to help them get it right Read More
How to make the textiles sector fit for the future
A new report offers insights into the state of fiber and materials sourcing in the textiles sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
How companies can align their materials strategy to the SDGs
The textile industry has a powerful opportunity to shift the needle in both producer and consumer contexts. Read More
How companies can source wool more sustainably
If sheep overgraze, they may degrade soil and cause erosion, which can be exacerbated by an increasingly warming climate. How the animals are raised and sheared are also key animal welfare risk areas. Read More
How companies can source down more sustainably
The key sustainability concerns related to down are around animal welfare. Read More
How companies can source man-made cellulosics more sustainably
As a plant-based fiber, man-made cellulosics have the potential to be a more sustainable choice because they are renewable. But the production process can contribute to deforestation. Read More
How companies can source nylon more sustainably
The first fabric made entirely in a laboratory, nylon is most often found in activewear, swimwear and other technical performance garments because of its durability and useful stretch properties. Read More