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3 Best Affordable And Eco-Friendly Waterproof Fabrics

Can fabrics be waterproof, eco-friendly, and affordable? Well, there is no 100% sustainable fabric. However, the eco-friendliness of materials used for clothing can drastically improve with a few sustainable practices.The... Read More
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The Truth About Piñatex Pineapple Leather

Piñatex is a pioneer in leather alternatives made from cellulose fibers extracted from pineapple leaves. The material is a synthetic leather made from pineapple waste, much more ethical than real... Read More
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10 Best Ethical And Affordable Vegan Running Shoes

It's very encouraging to see more shoe companies adding ethical, vegan, and affordable options to their collections. Many shoe brands are listening to conscious consumers and making consistent efforts for... Read More
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Brand New Global Marketplace By FashionUnited

Online trade publication FashionUnited is launching a brand new B2B marketplace with customer experience start-up Green Story. It aims to connect fashion buyers and sustainable brands. Green Story helps sustainable... Read More
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A Brand New Version Of The Higg Index Just Released

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and Higg Co released a new version of the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI) in August 2020. The Higg Index is a suite of... Read More
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The Truth About Polypropylene Fabric

Polypropylene fabric is a synthetic textile used in many industrial applications, as well as in the upholstery and apparel industries. It's also known as PP or polypropene and can be... Read More
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The Truth About Econyl Fabric By Aquafil

Econyl is a regenerated nylon fabric first produced by Italian textile manufacturer Aquafil in 2011. It's an innovative material that encourages sustainability in the global textile and apparel industry. Econyl... Read More
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The Bark Project Makes Amazing Clothes Out Of Bark

The Bark Project tested how to apply bark manufacturing techniques into design applications with the creation of fabulous woven jackets made of tree bark. The Bark Project is a material-focused... Read More
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The Truth About Repreve Polyester by Unifi

Repreve is a recycled polyester brand name by Unifi, an American fiber manufacturer founded by George Allen Mebane IV in 1971. Repreve polyester fabric is widely used in the textile... Read More
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The Truth About Polyamide Fabric

Polyamide fabric is a synthetic textile made of petroleum-based plastic polymers. It's a very versatile material used in many different applications today, including clothing fabrics in the fashion industry. Polyamide... Read More
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The Amazing Denim Jean Revolution By Fraunhofer IAP

Conventional denim manufacturing is one of the most polluting processes in today's global fashion industry. A group of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam,... Read More
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Q-NOVA The Most Innovative Recycled Nylon by Fulgar

Many new and innovative fabrics promote sustainability in the global textile and apparel industry. Q-NOVA regenerated polyamide is one of them and represents Italian excellence. Q-NOVA is an environmentally friendly... Read More
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How Nike Latest Viral Sneakers Push Toward Zero Waste

American multinational corporation Nike is continuing to push toward zero carbon and zero waste in an attempt to protect the future of sports. Its latest viral sneakers, the Nike Sportswear... Read More
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Are Bioplastics Biodegradable

Whether you are looking for more sustainable fabrics for your wardrobe or an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics, bioplastics or bio-based plastics are an amazing option. Also known as... Read More
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Desserto Is The First Vegan Leather Made From The Nopal Cactus

Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez are Mexico-based entrepreneurs who launched Desserto, the first organic and vegan leather made from the Nopal or prickly-pear cactus. They developed an alternative to... Read More
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Chipotle Launches Its Organic and Naturally Dyed Apparel Collection

Restaurant company Chipotle is launching a sustainable apparel collection made from 100% organic cotton and naturally dyed with avocado pits. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is a food chain business that... Read More
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Bethesda Green's Innovation Lab on the Circular Economy for Fashion

Bethesda Green's Innovation Lab is organizing a 2020 Summer Speaker Series on sustainability and the circular economy. Together with founders, industry experts, and policymakers, it sparks conversations to educate and... Read More
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Is Lyocell Natural or Synthetic

Lyocell is a great choice if you are looking for eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics for clothing. It's a great alternative to petroleum-based textiles such as polyester and nylon. Its environmental... Read More
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Easy Guide To Clothing NOT Made From Animals

The global textile and apparel industry kills billions of animals every year for fashion. Animal pelts and skins are used to make clothing materials such as fur, wool, leather, down,... Read More
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The Fast-Growing Sustainable Swimwear Market

Sustainability is now the mind of many consumers, especially due to the COVID-19 crisis. The global swimwear market is benefiting from this trend as many fashion brands offer swimsuits made... Read More
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Sneaker Label Veja Reveals Vegan Urca Design

The latest release of sneaker label Veja is called Urca, a vegan version of the brand’s famous V-12 shoes. Veja uses natural rubber and organic cotton as base materials and... Read More
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Latest Adidas Recycled Plastic Running Shoes: Ultraboost

Adidas is launching its latest recycled plastic running shoes called Ultraboost. Its made of the sustainable yarn Primeknit developed in collaboration with Parley for the Oceans. Parley is a non-profit... Read More
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Winners of the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020

From its shortlist selected previously this year, Drapers announced the winners of its Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020 that acknowledge the improvement in decreasing the fashion industry's social and environmental impact.... Read More
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Circular Systems Isaac Nichelson on Eco-Fashion Using Food Waste

Sustainable fashion is one of the biggest challenges of our time. It requires new technologies, innovations, and infrastructure developments. One of them is using food waste to create eco-friendly fibers... Read More
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Neonyt Fashion Fair Goes Virtual

The fashion fair Neonyt had to be canceled this summer due to the COVID-19 crisis. The organizers decided to open a virtual show called "Neonyt on Air" with talks, conferences,... Read More
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