Apparel
Booming secondhand clothing sales could help curb the sustainability crisis in fashion
Fast fashion has destructive impacts on the environment and people. Buying secondhand clothing could provide consumers a way to push back against the fast-fashion system. Read More
Avery Dennison: Digitally enabled labels central to circular economy in fashion
In order to scale its solution, the labeling and embellishment manufacturer must partner with apparel companies and other stakeholders. Read More
A closed loop fashion system requires scaling solutions now, not later
Companies across the fashion industry have deployed pilots for circular — or more sustainable — products, but too often they stop there. Read More
The power of pursuing not-so-obvious sustainable solutions
Sponsored: Little changes can add up to big differences. 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
The potential for circular textiles to have a positive impact on work and workers
Can unwanted clothes make for happy workers? 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
