Apparel
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
Crocs is taking its used shoes back in 10 states. Here's why
Shoemaker Crocs wants to keep old shoes out of landfills and reclaim materials that could be used in new products. Read More
The Higg Index, some bad press, and the potential of blockchain technology
The Higg Index has found itself under scrutiny for lax sustainability standards and enforcement. Could blockchain technology be the lifeline it needs to survive? Read More
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
The invasion of second-hand clothes in Africa
Part of what the West decides not to wear is sent with a one-way ticket to Africa, which is good for the environment, but not for the local economy. Read More
