"International textiles buyers are increasingly switching away from China, and back to Western suppliers, as rising labour, raw material and energy
"International textiles buyers are increasingly switching away from China, and back to Western suppliers, as rising labour, raw material and energy
"This material is biologically comparable to one procured directly from the backs of animals, but avoids harming any living animals in the process."
"This material is biologically comparable to one procured directly from the backs of animals, but avoids harming any living animals in the process."
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Nordic pulp makers are developing clean ways to turn birch and pine trees into clothes to help revive their industry and meet demand from fashion and furniture firms for alternative textiles to cotton.
Nordic pulp makers are developing clean ways to turn birch and pine trees into clothes to help revive their industry and meet demand from fashion and furniture firms for alternative textiles to cotton.
The ‘Make in India’ campaign is raising the profile and prospects of India’s garment and textile industry.
The ‘Make in India’ campaign is raising the profile and prospects of India’s garment and textile industry.
Companies, social enterprises and fashion schools are working with prisons to make clothing. But is it possible — and ethical — to build a fashion business behind bars?
Companies, social enterprises and fashion schools are working with prisons to make clothing. But is it possible — and ethical — to build a fashion business behind bars?
Ariana Milton, vice president of US Sales at Liberty Art Fabrics, says there is always an administrative side to any creative role and one cannot flourish without the other.
Ariana Milton, vice president of US Sales at Liberty Art Fabrics, says there is always an administrative side to any creative role and one cannot flourish without the other.
Decades after Italy's last silk mills were shuttered as a post-war economic boom lured farmers to cities, budding silkmakers are trying to spin a niche around a traceable supply chain of high-quality material.
Decades after Italy's last silk mills were shuttered as a post-war economic boom lured farmers to cities, budding silkmakers are trying to spin a niche around a traceable supply chain of high-quality material.
How Kyoto-based Hosoo is diversifying its traditional kimono business into art, fashion and interiors, and serving clients like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel.
How Kyoto-based Hosoo is diversifying its traditional kimono business into art, fashion and interiors, and serving clients like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel.
Dr Linda Greer, senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, says fashion designers should cut out toxic chemicals and choose their materials carefully.
Dr Linda Greer, senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, says fashion designers should cut out toxic chemicals and choose their materials carefully.
From shearling to fur to velvet, many of this season’s most prevalent runway trends were driven by textiles.
From shearling to fur to velvet, many of this season’s most prevalent runway trends were driven by textiles.
"The conventional leather industry is being shaken up by new fashion innovators that are developing leather-like fabrics out of unlikely materials,
"The conventional leather industry is being shaken up by new fashion innovators that are developing leather-like fabrics out of unlikely materials,
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.