Apparel
How companies can source polyester more sustainably
The most widely used fiber in the world, polyester accounts for roughly half of the fiber market overall and about 80 percent of all synthetic fibers. Read More
Fashion's latest trend? Why H&M, other big brands are investing in garment recycling
Less than 1 percent of clothing material today is refashioned to produce new clothing. This is one potential solution. Read More
How companies can source cotton more sustainably
Natural and renewable, it’s a popular choice for brands and consumers looking to make more sustainable fabric choices, but cotton comes with its fair share of social and environmental risks. Read More
How companies can integrate a more sustainable materials strategy into their business
Almost any textile you can think of, from cotton to leather to nylon, has social and environmental impacts risks at every level of its supply chain. Read More
The UK fashion sector is already on trend to miss 2020 waste targets
Population growth, rising consumption levels, lack of collection infrastructure and fast fashion is blocking industry progress on waste, report finds. Read More
Let's put people at the center of circular fashion
Benefits won't reach all of society without reworking the apparel industry in a fair and inclusive way. Read More
What the unicorn IPO of The RealReal says about the circular economy for fashion
Transitioning away from extractive systems needs innovative business models, product life extension and success stories. Read More
Growing the fashion industry's digital backbone
A new initiative aims to digitize clothing labels — and drastically could improve apparel reuse, repair and recycling. Read More
How social entrepreneur Safia Minney is designing responsible sourcing into the fashion industry
The founder of People Tree chats about how sustainable materials and a growing awareness of human rights are redesigning the apparel industry. Read More
C&A's Jeff Hogue on ‘pilot-washing’ and unconventional collaborations
The innovative CSO chats about designing circular apparel at scale. Read More
