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Cotton Council International Joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition

The Cotton Council International (CCI) just joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to work on improving sustainability in the fashion world. The CCI is part of the National Cotton Council... Read More
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Sustainable Fashion Glossary by Condé Nast

Condé Nast just launched its Sustainable Fashion Glossary developed in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF), a University of the Arts London (UAL) research center based at the... Read More
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Accelerating Sustainability in the Fashion Industry After COVID-19

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), and Higg Co jointly published a new report on April 20th, 2020, titled Weaving a Better Future: Rebuilding a More Sustainable... Read More
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Fashion Industry Could Be More Sustainable Post COVID-19

So many fashion shows were canceled around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People lost jobs, clothing stores had to close, textile factories stood still, and businesses went bankrupt.... Read More
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COS Active New Workout and Gym Wear Collection

COS, the Swedish fashion brand, is launching is its new activewear collection, mostly made of eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, and recycled nylon. Whether you're looking to... Read More
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Wolfhound & Elk: an Irish Sportswear Brand with a Sustainable Agenda

Wolfhound & Elk just launched on social media. It's a sustainable Irish sportswear company that designs and manufactures performance sportswear in an ethical, sustainable, and responsible fashion. Wolfhound & Elk... Read More
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Designer Amit Aggarwal on Post-Pandemic Fashion

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the fashion industry. Many industries are struggling to keep running in these difficult times, including the textile and apparel industry. Designer Amit Aggarwal has... Read More
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Semi-Finalists of the European Sustainable Fashion Competition

The European Commission has announced 30 semi-finalists for its European Social Innovation Competition (EUSIC) themed Reimagine Fashion - changing behaviors for sustainable fashion. The EUSIC is a challenge prize available... Read More
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Can You Pass This Sustainable Fabrics Quiz?

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters globally. It's responsible for huge textile wastes, water, air, soil pollution, toxic chemicals, and greenhouse gas emissions.Only a fraction of the resources... Read More
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Can I Wear Track Pants to the Gym?

Going to the gym is one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy. You can stay motivated to exercise with amazing workout clothes. Why not wear track pants... Read More
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Oh Scrap! Madras Makes Reusable and Upcycled Face Masks

Oh Scrap! Madras Makes Reusable and Upcycled Face Masks

Sustainable fashion startup Oh Scrap! Madras from Chennai in India makes sustainable, reusable, and upcycled cotton masks for both children and adults. It's easy to forget about the planet and... Read More
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Sunray Sportswear Launches with Recycled Cotton

New fashion brand Sunray Sportswear is starting to make sustainable garments with eco-friendly materials. Its new T-shirts collection is made in Japan with recycled cotton. Recycled cotton is a very... Read More
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Transformers Foundation: New Nonprofit for More Sustainability

Sustainability is vital for the future of the fashion industry, the planet, the people, and animals living on it. Especially in the denim segment with the help of the brand... Read More
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The Fashion Transparency Index 2020 is Out Now

Eco-conscious consumers are now demanding more transparency. They want to know #WhoMadeMyClothes and their impact on the environment. The Fashion Transparency Index 2020 can help. It's a tool that pushes... Read More
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The Fashion Transparency Index 2020 is Out Now
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FREE Seminars during Sustainable Fashion Days

Join the interesting free digital seminars (SwedTALK) about sustainable fashion on May 26th 2020 on Zoom. Meet leading representatives from the fashion industry, both from Sweden and from Hong Kong,... Read More
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The Business of Fashion Awards £1.2m Funding to 10 companies

The Business of Fashion, Textiles, and Technology (BFTT) just awarded £1.2m research and development (R&D) funding to 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) from the United Kingdom, as part of... Read More
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The Business of Fashion Awards £1.2m Funding to 10 companies
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Global Fashion Agenda Sustainability Guide to Fashion Leaders

The Global Fashion Agenda urges fashion leaders to rebuild the fashion industry with sustainability in mind in a new report, the CEO Agenda 2020 - COVID 19 Edition. The global... Read More
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Sustainable Fashion Dublin Promotes Upcycling Clothes at Home

Meet podcast producer Taz Kelleher and freelance journalist Geraldine Carton from Sustainable Fashion Dublin. They are have been posting recently on their Instagram page about upcycling clothes at home. Especially... Read More
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Ethical Fashion Talks: New Online Series for Vegan Fashion

Ethical Fashion Talks launches as an online platform to discuss vegan fashion. Since Vegan Fashion Week has been postponed to October 2020, this new series will continue to spread its... Read More
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Sterk and Mooi, Brittany Reukers' New Sustainable Sportswear Brand

Young Outlaws' cheerleader Brittany Reukers is launching her new sustainable activewear brand Sterk & Mooi in June 2020. It's very encouraging to see new ventures in the sustainable fashion market... Read More
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How to Discard Old Clothes Responsibly - EASY Guide for Beginners

The fashion industry has a catastrophic impact on the environment. The way we produce and consume clothing today isn't sustainable or ethical. Post-industrial and post-consumer textile wastes are piling up... Read More
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Why is Upcycling Clothing Important for the Environment

If you are decluttering your closet or moving out to a new place, you may wonder what to do with pieces of clothing you don't wear anymore. Donating, selling, recycling... Read More
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How Often Should You Buy New Clothes For Yourself

How Often Should You Buy New Clothes For Yourself

The fast fashion industry grew rapidly over the last 20 years. It's now easier, faster, and cheaper to buy new clothes. As a result, shopping for clothing is a regular... Read More
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Is Cupro a Polyester Fabric

Man-made fabrics such as cupro and polyester are some of the most commonly used materials in fashion today. They are quick, easy, and cheap to manufacture. They offer many advantages... Read More
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How Often Should I Go Through My Clothes

If you are a hoarder like me, you don't like going through your clothes. You'd rather keep everything. But having an encumbered closet can be overwhelming and stressful. How do... Read More
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