Reju prepares to commercially expand its polyester recycling

The company expects to open its first large-scale plant and eventually plans to regenerate as many as 300 million articles per year.

By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2025

Biomaterials firm shakes up leadership as it preps for commercial growth

Gozen’s co-founder Ece Gözen is moving into a creative role as the company prepares to target more brand partners.

By Laurel Deppen • May 19, 2025

New tool to help fashion brands calculate climate footprint, comply with regulations

Glimpact’s Global Impact Score evaluates companies’ environmental footprint by analyzing 16 indicators — including climate change and ozone depletion — and aggregating them into a single score.

By Zoya Mirza • May 13, 2025

The future of fashion is already here

Sustainable innovations already exist but are underutilized due to entrenched business models and risk aversion, writes Dustin White, CEO of sustainable technology company Lab Denim.

By Dustin White • May 12, 2025

EBay launches resale trend report

Louis Vuitton was the most-purchased designer label on the platform in the first three months of 2025, while Birkenstock topped the list of fastest-growing brands.

By Lara Ewen • May 9, 2025

ThredUp launches curated vintage collection

The online pop-up shop is partnering with Beyond Retro to offer more than 17,000 pieces of womenswear inspired by and sourced from the 1970s through the early aughts.

By Lara Ewen • May 8, 2025

Clothing prioritized in European Commission’s 5-year plan

Beginning in 2025, the commission will implement new requirements as part of its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation legislation.

By Lauren Schenkman • May 2, 2025

12 years on from Rana Plaza

Bangladesh has rebranded as a global leader in ethical fashion, writes fashion consultant and designer Taiwo Meghoma.

By Taiwo Meghoma • April 28, 2025

Reju partners with textile collection firm Rematrix

The deal is designed to ensure a steady supply of post-consumer waste material and to help fashion companies better navigate extended producer responsibility regulations.

By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2025

Fashion Revolution calls for local activism to promote change

The nonprofit group is encouraging participation in its annual April advocacy week, which is set to include more than 2,000 events worldwide.

By Howard Ruben • April 22, 2025

Nearly a quarter of denim finishing contains hazardous chemicals: report

New data from Jeanologia suggests finding sustainable alternatives to harmful processing elements and reducing water usage.

By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2025

Urban Outfitters launches 4 collaborations

The collections feature vintage-inspired items and upcycled pieces made from the brand’s past inventory.

By Howard Ruben • April 15, 2025

EBay awards funding to recycling tech firm

Refiberd, which uses artificial intelligence to sort fabric, was named Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year and given $300,000 to scale its business.

By Lara Ewen • April 10, 2025

Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

The regenerative sportswear collection is “designed to decompose rather than pollute,” according to Under Armour Brand President Eric Liedtke.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2025

Recycled textile pulp facility opens in China

Yibin Grace expects to produce 1,500 tonnes of the material each year, which it says can be used to make man-made cellulosic fiber products.

By Laurel Deppen • April 9, 2025

House GOP asks SEC to rescind ESG disclosures, names rules

The rules to combat greenwashing were included among a list of rescissions of Biden-era policies the House Financial Services Committee requested.

By Lamar Johnson • April 3, 2025

European Council adopts proposal to delay sustainability reporting

The European Parliament scheduled an April 1 vote for the “stop the clock” measure, which would officially delay reporting deadlines for the bloc’s corporate sustainability laws.

By Lamar Johnson • April 1, 2025

FTC considers petition for digital labels on apparel

The American Apparel and Footwear Association is petitioning for online garment care instructions, with the support of brands including Ralph Lauren and Patagonia.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 31, 2025

Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon

The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 26, 2025

Biomaterials firm launches DTC mycelium leather

MycoWorks is selling its Reishi material in sample kits and by the sheet.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2025

Biomaterials firm Gozen increases production with new factory, product range

The company’s Lunaform nanocellulose leather alternative was used by Balenciaga and will now be produced at scale.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 25, 2025

Why next-gen vegan fashion is farming’s unlikely ally

The alternative materials market offers untapped advantages for agricultural producers, writes Stephanie Downs, co-founder and CEO of Uncaged Innovations.

By Stephanie Downs • Feb. 24, 2025

Sustainability is a lasting fashion statement

Brands can build consumer trust and increase shareholder value by considering ESG impacts, writes Marco Valverde, apparel national practice leader at Moss Adams.

By Marco Valverde • Feb. 10, 2025

Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends

A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 7, 2025

EBay, Willy Chavarria partner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week

The collection, which launched last week, includes archival designer pieces sourced from the e-commerce platform.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 5, 2025