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California Needs To Do More For Sustainable Fashion

So many fashion brands aiming to be more sustainable are based in California, such as Everlane, The North Face, Patagonia, or Reformation. The Golden State does a lot in environmental... Read More

Posted on Aug 04, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Reasons Why Organic Cotton Is Bad

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the interest in sustainability is rising among conscious consumers, especially in the fashion world. People choose organic cotton alternatives as they develop a new awareness... Read More

Posted on Aug 01, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Is Hemp More Breathable Than Cotton?

Hemp is one of the most sustainable fabrics in the world. It's made of a renewable and natural resource: hemp plants. Hemp fibers are environmentally friendly and a great choice... Read More

Posted on Aug 01, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fashion is More Sustainable During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis has hit the global textile and apparel industry hard. However, the fashion world is getting better and more sustainable, according to recent studies. The coronavirus pandemic has... Read More

Posted on Jul 30, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fast Fashion Giants Sustainable Collections Are Insignificant

Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It produces about 10% of annual global carbon emissions, 20% of all wastewater worldwide, and half a million tons... Read More

Posted on Jul 29, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Top 10 Slow Fashion Blogs

Slow fashion is gaining popularity among consumers and key players in the industry for good reasons. Many fashion blogs are writing to spread awareness of the sustainability issues in the... Read More

Posted on Jul 29, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Eco-Friendly Fashion Grows Stronger With COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis hit the global fashion industry hard but also creates new opportunities for eco-friendly fashion. Consumers are demanding more sustainable and fairly produced clothing, as shown by recent... Read More

Posted on Jul 28, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Why Are Cocoons Killed to Make Silk

The global textile and apparel industry is very cruel, including silk production. It kills hundreds of thousands of sensitive animals every year, silkworms, to harvest silk from their cocoons. Cocoons... Read More

Posted on Jul 25, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Elle L Music Artist And Fashion For Conservation Ambassador

Elle L is a London-based musician and ambassador for Fashion for Conservation. She has supported conversations about responsible fashion for the past three years within the British fashion industry. "Music... Read More

Posted on Jul 24, 2020 By Alex Assoune

117 Fashion Brands Signed the Circular Fashion Pledge

Sustainability is trending in the fashion industry for good reasons. 117 small and medium-sized apparel brands from around the world have signed on to the 2020 Circular Fashion Pledge to... Read More

Posted on Jul 23, 2020 By Alex Assoune

The Use of Animals in the Fashion Industry

Animal cruelty is everywhere in the fashion industry. Even if men and women have been using animals for clothing for thousands of years, today it's cruel and unnecessary. The global... Read More

Posted on Jul 21, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Julian Reingold on Argentinian Sustainable Fashion

Argentinian journalist Julian Reingold just published an article titled "Back to the roots" where he highlights the challenges Argentina is facing with sustainable fashion. The Latin American market is very... Read More

Posted on Jul 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Malvern Town FC Wears Eco-Friendly Kits From Hope And Glory

Malvern Town Football Club is fitted with the eco-friendly kits from Hope + Glory Sportswear for this new season. These kits are made from recycled plastic and are part of... Read More

Posted on Jul 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fast Fashion Will Never Be Sustainable

The global apparel industry is expanding at a 6.16% compound annual growth rate. Due to the rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years, clothing production and consumption of... Read More

Posted on Jul 18, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Rewanta Fashions in Support of Local Khadi Artisans

The sustainable fashion house Rewanta is conducting a support initiative for Khadi artisans and weavers. Its goal is to create a positive fabric demand cycle to offer decent living wages... Read More

Posted on Jul 17, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Everything Indonesia Webinar About Sustainable Fashion

A new webinar series called Everything Indonesia held by Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) started on June 23rd, 2020. It hosts discussions on sustainable fashion with leaders of the textile and... Read More

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Top 10 Books About The Fast Fashion Disaster

Fast fashion a highly successful and global phenomenon. It has gained massive popularity over the last 20 years and is now everywhere. But it has a very detrimental impact on... Read More

Posted on Jul 14, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Emma Watson About Her New Role on The Sustainability Committee

Emma Watson was appointed Chair of the Sustainability Committee of Kering Group's Board of Directors previously this year. She is a famous British actress, model, and activist, fervent supporter of... Read More

Posted on Jul 13, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How to Slow Down Fast Fashion

The fashion industry is the second-largest polluting industry in the world. The rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years is responsible for its massive growth but also its... Read More

Posted on Jul 12, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Trash The Runway Recycled Couture Fashion Show

Trash the Runway - Recycled Couture is putting on a fashion show for students in grades 6-12 with sustainability in mind. The annual event is organized by the Common Threads... Read More

Posted on Jul 08, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fast Fashion Animal Cruelty They Don't Want You to See

To protect the planet, people, and animals, you should quit fast fashion. The global textile and apparel industry kills billions of animals every year. Fast fashion is cruel toward animals... Read More

Posted on Jul 07, 2020 By Alex Assoune

EU Green Recovery Plan in the Textile, Apparel, and Footwear Industry

The Policy Hub just published a proposal to lead the apparel and footwear industry towards a green recovery post-COVID-19 crisis. Titled "Proposal for an EU Green Recovery Plan in the... Read More

Posted on Jul 03, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Ethical Fashion Podcast by the Ethical Fashion Initiative

The Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) is launching a brand new podcast on sustainability in the fashion industry. Called “Ethical Fashion”, it aims to demonstrate how fashion can be a force... Read More

Posted on Jul 02, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How Long Does Rayon Take to Biodegrade

Rayon is one of the most common fabrics used in the fashion world, alongside cotton and polyester. It's a semi-synthetic fabric or man-made cellulosic fiber. There are many different types... Read More