Apparel
How Tersus handles the resale ‘dirty work’ for The North Face, Arc'teryx and others
Every effective circular economy solution needs a good supporting cast. Read More
How fashion giants are tackling water risks in cotton supply chains
Apparel companies are taking action to bolster their water-management commitments and practices. Read More
Why H&M is turning away from polyester recycled from bottles
The fashion industry has found a circular solution to its textile recycling problem. Read More
Why Renewcell failed
H&M and Levi’s wanted the company’s revolutionary recycled cotton product — but the industry couldn’t handle it. Read More
How New Balance, Crocs and Target work together on circular shoes
In an industry known for intense competition, a new effort's unique take on advancing circularity includes aligning its work with members’ business goals. Read More
Why Carhartt is expanding its clothing trade-in program
Carhartt will accept trade-in returns of its used apparel by mail in the U.S., broadening the recommerce program it launched in July. Read More
3 lessons from the bankruptcy of circular fashion startup Renewcell
It is notoriously difficult to transform used cotton into new garments, but new regulations and ongoing demand is unlikely to stop companies from trying. Read More
Under Armour releases tool for industry to measure microfiber shedding
The fluffier a fabric is, the more microfibers tend to shed from it. Read More
Cotton has a waste problem: This startup says it can solve it
Most cotton garments end up as landfill. Seattle’s Evrnu says it can recycle those items. Read More
From kicks to compost: Puma’s playbook for circular sneakers
The RE:SUEDE project attempts to give old sneakers new life as agricultural compost. Read More
