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Report: Resale market to more than double by 2026, US to lead the charge

The global fashion resale market is expected to grow 127 percent by 2026, three times faster than the broader retail clothing sector, according to a new report. That growth will be fueled by the US, where the second-hand market is expected to more than double to 82 billion dollars by 2026 - 16 times faster than the broader retail fashion market....

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Definite Articles CEO on the brand’s ambitions to clean up the activewear industry

The activewear industry has long been one of fashion’s worst offenders when it comes to its environmental footprint. The need for the clothing to be stretchy and moisture-wicking means the industry relies heavily on synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester and spandex. Such fibers can take decades if not centuries to biodegrade while also...

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Redress Design Award 2022 finalists announced, impressing judges with designs from unique waste streams

Top 10 designers advance to the runway of the Grand Final Fashion Presentation, taking on practical challenges to prove themselves for Timberland collab and development funding Redress, the environmental NGO working to reduce fashion’s waste, announces today the 10 finalists of the Redress Design Award 2022, the world’s largest sustainable...

17 May 2022

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JD Williams launches sustainable own brand, Anise

JD Williams has revealed a new own brand clothing range Anise, consisting of sustainable fabrics and eco-friendly manufacturing initiatives. Designed in-house and launching today, May 17, the Manchester-based label said the new line is part of its efforts in providing customers with more sustainable clothing options. It comes as part of a...

17 May 2022

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Resale tech company Recurate raises 14 million dollars in funding

Recurate, a branded resale technology company, has raised 14 million dollars in funding to accelerate growth and expand its services. The funding round was led by Jump Capital, with participation from Gradient Ventures, XRC Labs, Victress Capital, Revolution's Rise of the Rest Fund, and AngelList Early-Stage Quant Fund. It brings Recurate's...

17 May 2022

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SGS partners with Jeanologia on light sensitive fabric testing

SGS has announced a new partnership with Spanish technology manufacturer, Jeanologia, on the launch of an advanced Light Sensitive Fabric test. Available exclusively through the Swiss inspection and verification company, the programme utilises laser technology to accurately measure the sustainability of denim fabrics for laser marking. The...

16 May 2022

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Inditex signs 100 million euro supply deal with Infinited Fiber Company

Zara owner Inditex has revealed a new partnership with circular textile firm Infinited Fiber Company in a supply deal valued at more than 100 million euros. The three-year arrangement will see Inditex buy 30 percent of the organisation’s annual future production volume of Infinna, a fibre made from 100 percent textile waste. The deal falls in...

13 May 2022

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Tommy Hilfiger reveals sustainably-centred partnership with Shawn Mendes

American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger has announced its ‘Play it Forward’ partnership with Canadian singer songwriter Shawn Mendes. The collaboration, which kicks off with Mendes serving as the face of the brand’s summer 2022 campaign, will centre around its more sustainable product line. Items used in the imagery consist of organic cotton and...

12 May 2022

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Vancouver Fashion Week Designers: Moving Towards a More Sustainable and Responsible Fashion Future

The Fall-Winter 2022 Season of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) took place at the David Lam Hall in Chinatown, Vancouver. The platform showcased an exclusive selection of talented designers who fostered an imaginative and innovative environment, where the topic of fashion and creativity sparked conversation between designers, media, and guests...

12 May 2022

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PVH partners with Infinited Fiber Company to drive sustainable product development

PVH Corp has announced a multi-year partnership between its European headquarters and circular fashion technology group, Infinited Fiber Company. The deal is part of the group’s strategy to elevate its sustainable product offering in Europe, utilising the organisation’s textile fibre Infinna firstly for Tommy Hilfiger products with plans to then...

10 May 2022

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Guess announces 250 million euro sustainability-linked credit facility

US retailer Guess is the latest fashion company to announce a credit facility directly linked to its success in hitting agreed sustainability targets. The 250 million euro European credit facility will focus on three key pillars: Operating with Integrity, Empowering our People, and Protecting the Environment. The interest rate of the facility...

10 May 2022

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Sustainability round-up April 2022

On 22nd April, the world celebrated another Earth Day, which is intended to encourage a general appreciation of nature and a rethinking of our consumer behaviour. The fashion industry also timed some initiatives accordingly, such as the publication of impact tools (Parade, Vestiaire Collective) and new, more sustainable collections (Shein, Ugg,...

9 May 2022