Articles by Simone Preuss
Simone Preuss is a freelance journalist specialising in apparel production, sustainability and social responsibility. She has been working with FashionUnited since 2012, gaining valuable insights into an ever-changing industry.
UKFT launches Reuse and Recycling membership
The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a new membership category for textile collectors, sorters, graders, mechanical recyclers, upcyclers and recycling innovators. The new Reuse and Recycling membership is dedicated to supporting circularity, growth and innovation within the UK fashion and textile industry by providing...
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Lenzing sustainability report 2024: net zero goal is inching closer
Austrian cellulose fibre producer Lenzing Group has published its 2024 annual report alongside its sustainability report, the latter for the first time in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Accordingly, Lenzing has updated its climate targets in 2024 to align its commitment to climate protection with the...
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Regenerative Cotton Standard records promising results after first harvest in India
The Regenerative Cotton Standard by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), which was launched in Tanzania at the end of November 2023 and expanded to India in July last year, has delivered promising results in the Indian state of Maharashtra after the first harvest: higher crop yields, lower costs and increased awareness of regenerative agriculture...
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Textile-to-textile recyclers form new T2T Alliance
In a bid to support Europe’s circular economy policies such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), leading textile-to-textile recyclers Circ, Circulose, RE&UP and Syre have formed a new T2T Alliance. “Textile waste is a growing challenge in Europe and beyond, with less than 1 percent of the textile fibre market coming from...
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Fashion for Good and leading brands to tackle microfibre pollution caused by fibre fragmentation
Fibre fragmentation is the breakdown of textile fibres into smaller parts, for example when washing or wearing clothes but also during the dyeing process. Particularly harmful is the release of tiny pieces of synthetic fibres, namely microplastics. They can accumulate in the ecosystem and pollute it and waterways, harm aquatic life by entering...
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Epson launches Textile Academy at new Innovation Centre in UK
Global technology firm Epson inaugurated a new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, and launched its first ever Textile Academy, designed to be a platform that inspires young designers and design students to contribute to a better, more eco-friendly textile industry. To commemorate the opening, Epson invited textile design...
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How to use AI safely - tips and tricks
How can AI support customer loyalty? And can it minimise theft in stores? What are good prompts? How safe is AI and what are its limitations? These and other questions were discussed at a dedicated day of talks around artificial intelligence (AI) hosted by the German digital centre for SMEs with a focus retail on 11th February 2025....
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New platform supports sourcing of flax-linen and hemp in Europe
The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp has launched a new online platform that enables users to select creative textiles for fashion and home markets, as well as explore the latest innovations in European flax-linen and hemp materials and textile & technical solutions. The new platform, Linen & Hemp Dream Lab, is the result of the merger of...
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Fashion for Good & BCG: Demand for next-gen materials could outpace supply by 2030
“Materials lie at the heart of the fashion industry. They form the foundation of every garment, shaping the design, feel and functionality of the product. They also define the brand’s narrative and its appeal to consumers,” starts a new report published today and created by global sustainability initiative Fashion for Good together with the...
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Fast fashion? No, thanks - which brands to avoid
Non-profit organisation Remake has teamed up with Commons, an organisation that advocates for more sustainable consumer choices. A campaign is currently underway with the hashtag #NoNewClothes, calling on consumers to boycott fast fashion and spend less for a month. Given the reduced purchasing power of consumers who are very careful about their...
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