Supply Chain
Dollar General, Sephora, Lowe's among 7 most improved retailers addressing toxic chemicals
Sales of products marketed as sustainable are growing 5.6 times faster than conventionally marketed products. 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
Will technology be the game-changer for rising transparency in the fashion supply chain?
Sponsored: Discussions on the benefit of blockchain in fashion supply chains have risen in recent years. Is blockchain technology the solution to opaqueness in the fashion industry? Read More
Fair Trade USA CEO Paul Rice on conscious capitalism, the plight of U.S. farmers
Why the human side of sustainability deserves more attention. 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
Restricting trade in endangered species can backfire, triggering market booms
Consumer purchases no longer trigger market booms. Speculative investments do. 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
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
