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Deep Dive
The ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain
From pollution to human rights violations, new laws in Europe are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.
By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Rent the Runway secures new UPS deal to reduce transportation costs
Through the agreement reached last month, UPS will handle most of the online apparel rental company’s shipping needs.
By Max Garland • Sept. 26, 2023 -
MycoWorks begins production of mushroom biofiber at new South Carolina facility
The factory could produce millions of square feet of the firm’s leather alternative material each year.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Apparel Impact Institute hands out initial decarbonization grants
The nonprofit announced the first five recipients of its $250 million Fashion Climate Fund, which was established to help reduce carbon emissions.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 20, 2023 -
The FABRIC Act reintroduced in Senate to protect garment workers’ wages
The legislation would hold brands and manufacturers accountable for pay violations, eliminate piece rate pay and create a $50 million per year domestic manufacturing program.
By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Apparel manufacturers could lose $65B in export earnings due to climate change: report
Findings from Cornell University's Global Labor Institute and Schroders measured the impact that increased flooding and extreme heat could have on global fashion suppliers.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Sustainable materials companies collaborate on new fiber
Spinnova and Renewcell have launched a partnership to create a waste-based product, which they hope to scale by the end of 2024.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Investors call for Nike to pay $2.2M in owed wages to supply chain workers
Ahead of the sportswear giant’s annual meeting this week, investors are asking the company to avoid similar cases in the future.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 11, 2023 -
TrusTrace develops garment tracking system in advance of EU regulations
Digital product tracing tags may be required on all garments in Europe by 2030.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Retrieved from Wolverine Worldwide on September 01, 2023
Wolverine sells U.S. leathers business to New Balance
The company also announced a deal to sell Hush Puppies intellectual property in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 1, 2023 -
H&M begins exit from Myanmar
The fast fashion giant follows its competitor Zara, which announced it was divesting its operations in the country in June.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 18, 2023 -
Uncertain economy and sourcing challenges are top of mind for fashion execs in 2023: report
Respondents said they were also looking to increase their sustainability and compliance spending, as well as reduce their reliance on China.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 7, 2023 -
MycoWorks releases details on new commercial-scale plant
The mushroom biofiber firm’s 136,000-square-foot facility, set to begin operating in September, could supply millions of square feet of its Reishi leather alternative.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 7, 2023 -
Authentic partners with manufacturer on Vince menswear
Under the long-term agreement, Peerless will design, manufacture and distribute the brand’s tailored men’s clothing and neckwear in the U.S. and Canada.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 4, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Can science save fashion?
Researchers and brands are racing to create sustainable, biodegradable fibers, fabrics and materials.
By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 2, 2023 -
US lawmakers revisit Kangaroo Protection Act
The legislation, introduced last week, is aimed at ending the sale and import of commercial kangaroo skin products.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 1, 2023 -
Zara owner to cease business in Myanmar
Following a call from a global workers’ union to divest in the country, Inditex has begun its exit.
By Laurel Deppen • July 31, 2023 -
Fashion brands still have work to do on supply chain transparency: report
The annual Fashion Transparency Index found that most brands have not improved much since last year.
By Laurel Deppen • July 21, 2023 -
Gap adds its name to the Pakistan Accord
The retail giant signed on to the International Accord’s legally binding agreement on worker safety this week, bringing the total number of signatories to 65.
By Lara Ewen • July 21, 2023 -
Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, RILA warns
The Retail Industry Leaders Association Wednesday urged the shipper and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.
By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2023 -
Sustainable sourcing lacks visibility, posing big supply chain risks
Sole source models and a lack of raw material control are the product of short-term strategies, one Supply Chain Dive panelist said.
By Kelly Stroh • July 13, 2023 -
Traceability firm Oritain raises $57M
The Series C funding round is expected to help the forensic data science company expand its market and category reach.
By Lara Ewen • July 12, 2023 -
Puma to boost transparency in leather supply chain by 2030
The Germany-based sportswear giant joined the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather initiative, launched last month.
By Laurel Deppen • July 10, 2023 -
Renewcell launches supplier network for its recycled raw material
The network includes 47 yarn and textile suppliers that have committed to using Circulose, the company’s recycled raw material.
By Laurel Deppen • July 7, 2023 -
Harassment, gender-based violence concerns addressed at factories: report
One year after the Dindigul Agreement, a report shows that Eastman Exports is addressing concerns of gender-based violence.
By Laurel Deppen • July 6, 2023