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Gore-Tex. Lycra. Could Fashion's Next Major Fabric Brand Be Green?

The companies that produce fashion’s textiles have long hovered behind the scenes, but growing consumer awareness of the industry’s environmental impact is creating brand-building opportunities further down the supply chain.
Models walk in the Tencel by Chen Wen Show at China Fashion Week last year. Some of the clothes were made with Tencel. | Source: Shutterstock
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  • Sarah Kent

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