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California passes Responsible Textile Recovery Act
SB 707, which makes apparel producers responsible for the recycle, reuse and collection of their products, marks the nation’s first extended producer responsibility program for textiles.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Polyester recycling firm Reju opens first facility
The plant in Frankfurt, Germany will produce approximately 1,000 metric tons of material using technology developed in partnership with IBM, Under Armour and Technip Energies.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.
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The North Face expands secondhand program
The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in-store in exchange for credit.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Shein faces greenwashing investigation in Italy
The Italian Competition Authority is accusing the fast fashion giant of posting misleading sustainability claims on its website.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Secondhand fashion offers better quality than new: report
More than half of consumers surveyed for the 2024 OfferUp Recommerce Report said they planned to buy more preowned apparel over the next 12 months.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Mara Hoffman debuts archival sale with Vestiaire
The sustainability-focused designer is selling more than 90 pieces from her now-paused brand in a partnership launched during Climate Week.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Fjällräven launches peer-to-peer resale marketplace
The Swedish outdoor clothing brand has tapped Archive to power the program, which will allow consumers to buy and sell bags, gear and apparel.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Kangaroo leather ban introduced in US Senate
The material is especially popular in high-end soccer cleats from brands such as Adidas.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Major fashion brands still rely on synthetic fibers: report
Many companies are increasing their use of polyester despite new regulations pushing for more sustainability in fashion, according to nonprofit Changing Markets Foundation.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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New York State Fashion Innovation Center to launch new grants for textile innovation
The program is targeting startups, small businesses, farmers and researchers working to boost the state’s farm-to-fashion ecosystem.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDe minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?
While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Archive, brand partners launch Second Hand September promotions
The resale technology platform and brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, Ulla Johnson, and Dr. Martens will organize events for activations and styling.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Steve Madden offers e-commerce credit for recycling old apparel, footwear
The brand has partnered with Trashie on a recycling and take-back program.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials
The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Sept. 13, 2024 -
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EBay launches Pre-Loved Fashion Week
The resale platform will host shoppable events in New York and London ahead of each city’s official fashion weeks, as well as daily drops of pre-owned designer items.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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How to prepare for the EU’s Digital Product Passport Law
New legislation will require brands to attach digital supply chain records to almost every product in Europe, including apparel. Here’s how to get started.
By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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ThredUp, Vestiaire Collective join petition to end taxation on secondhand apparel
A coalition led by American Circular Textiles says ending “double taxation” would encourage a circular economy.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Repreve launches filament yarn, insulation materials made from recycled polyester
The new products are part of holding company Unifi’s goal to recycle 1.5 billion T-shirts’ worth of textile waste by 2030.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Goodwill launches secondhand textile traceability study
The new effort follows a two-year pilot program in which the nonprofit found that about 60% of the studied material was recyclable through existing tech.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Trove acquires competing resale platform Recurate
The company will oversee 44 partner labels and control up to 80% of branded resale traffic as a result of the deal.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Bloomingdale’s and Rebag collaborate on luxury resale
The department store’s e-commerce site offers a 2,500-piece collection of pre-owned handbags, watches and fine jewelry, and in-store sales will follow.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Forced labor, US economy among top concerns for fashion execs this year: report
Despite concern over the economy, a majority of respondents noted feeling optimistic about their business outlook over the next five years.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Unspun raises $32M for 3D weaving machines
The company plans to expand the use of its technology to localize manufacturing capabilities across North America and Europe.
By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2024 -
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Q&AAesthetics vs. environment: How Estée Lauder balances luxury and sustainability
“We’ve been changing all these packages already,” but the public often doesn’t notice, said Rob DiPalma, VP of packaging and engineering sustainability. ELC aims to overcome that and other challenges as 2025 approaches.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 30, 2024 -
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H&M’s ‘green’ financing tool supports supplier sustainability
The collaborative program aims to help manufacturers overcome the funding hurdles of implementing sustainable practices. Here's how.
By Kelly Stroh • July 23, 2024
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