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5 Simple Ways to Make Fashion Brands More Sustainable

Sustainability is a priority today in the fashion world. The textile and apparel industry is the second-largest polluter of freshwater globally. It's time to take massive action to reduce pollution, waste,... Read More

Posted on Jun 21, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Veja The Sustainable Sneakers You Didn't Know You Needed

Veja is a French fashion brand supplying ecological sneakers, bags, and accessories to 1,800 retailers in 45 countries. It creates shoes with organic materials, fair trade sourcing, and transparency. Many... Read More

Posted on Jun 20, 2020 By Alex Assoune

What is the Purpose of Upcycling Fashion

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters globally. It produces massive amounts of waste, pollution, and carbon emissions every year. Upcycling fashion is one opportunity for fashion lovers... Read More

Posted on Jun 17, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Diarrablu Sustainable Collection From Senegal

Diarrablu now offers sustainable fashion made in Senegal from leftover fabrics, organic cotton, lyocell, and cupro. The brand's environmentally friendly collection includes jumpsuits, dresses, and shoes. Diarra Bousso launched her... Read More

Posted on Jun 15, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Second-Hand Clothing is Much More Than a Sustainable Trend

Second-hand clothing may seem like the latest trend for sustainable fashion. But buying and selling old clothes isn't new, even if these eco-friendly practices have been rising in popularity recently.... Read More

Posted on Jun 14, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Vagabond Shoemakers Recycles Post-Consumer Shoes

The Swedish shoe brand Vagabond Shoemakers recycles used shoes to reduce waste thanks to innovations. You can bring your old shoes to your nearest Vagabond store for reuse or recycling.... Read More

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Pre-Owned Fashion Now Available at Walmart

Walmart just partnered with ThredUp to offer second-hand clothing on its website. It's a great step for more sustainability in the fashion industry. With its new pre-owned fashion category, Walmart... Read More

Posted on Jun 08, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Upcycled Clothing: a Vector for Creativity Among Fashion Students

Students from fashion schools around the world learn about the importance of sustainability in the textile and apparel industry. Upcycling clothes is one of the best ways to boost their... Read More

Posted on Jun 04, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Getting Rid of Clothes After Weight Loss

Our body weight fluctuates over time and old clothes might not fit anymore. It's a very common problem to have clothes that are too big or too small, especially after... Read More

Posted on Jun 03, 2020 By Alex Assoune

What Happens to Clothes When You Return Them

It's now faster, easier, and cheaper than ever before to buy and return clothes. With the rise of fast fashion and online commerce over the last 20 years, many apparel... Read More

Posted on Jun 02, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Sustainable Fashion Glossary by Condé Nast

Condé Nast just launched its Sustainable Fashion Glossary developed in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF), a University of the Arts London (UAL) research center based at the... Read More

Posted on May 30, 2020 By Alex Assoune

COS Active New Workout and Gym Wear Collection

COS, the Swedish fashion brand, is launching is its new activewear collection, mostly made of eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, and recycled nylon. Whether you're looking to... Read More

Posted on May 28, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Wolfhound & Elk: an Irish Sportswear Brand with a Sustainable Agenda

Wolfhound & Elk just launched on social media. It's a sustainable Irish sportswear company that designs and manufactures performance sportswear in an ethical, sustainable, and responsible fashion. Wolfhound & Elk... Read More

Posted on May 28, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Semi-Finalists of the European Sustainable Fashion Competition

The European Commission has announced 30 semi-finalists for its European Social Innovation Competition (EUSIC) themed Reimagine Fashion - changing behaviors for sustainable fashion. The EUSIC is a challenge prize available... Read More

Posted on May 27, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Oh Scrap! Madras Makes Reusable and Upcycled Face Masks

Sustainable fashion startup Oh Scrap! Madras from Chennai in India makes sustainable, reusable, and upcycled cotton masks for both children and adults. It's easy to forget about the planet and... Read More

Posted on May 25, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Oh Scrap! Madras Makes Reusable and Upcycled Face Masks

Sunray Sportswear Launches with Recycled Cotton

New fashion brand Sunray Sportswear is starting to make sustainable garments with eco-friendly materials. Its new T-shirts collection is made in Japan with recycled cotton. Recycled cotton is a very... Read More

Posted on May 25, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Sustainable Fashion Dublin Promotes Upcycling Clothes at Home

Meet podcast producer Taz Kelleher and freelance journalist Geraldine Carton from Sustainable Fashion Dublin. They are have been posting recently on their Instagram page about upcycling clothes at home. Especially... Read More

Posted on May 22, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How to Discard Old Clothes Responsibly in 2024

The fashion industry has a catastrophic impact on the environment. The way we produce and consume clothing today isn't sustainable or ethical. Post-industrial and post-consumer textile wastes are piling up... Read More

Posted on May 20, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Is Cupro a Polyester Fabric

Man-made fabrics such as cupro and polyester are some of the most commonly used materials in fashion today. They are quick, easy, and cheap to manufacture. They offer many advantages... Read More

Posted on May 18, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Is Bamboo Viscose Biodegradable

Many fashion brands and designers use bamboo viscose for their new collections. Viscose and rayon made from plants or wood fibers such as bamboo are some of the most common... Read More

Posted on May 16, 2020 By Alex Assoune

What To Do With Clothes You Don't Want

Whether we are moving out to a new place or decluttering our closet, getting rid of unwanted clothes is one of the best ways to simplify our life. But we... Read More

Posted on May 15, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Is Hemp Fabric Biodegradable

If you are looking for eco-friendly fabrics, hemp is an excellent choice. It's used to make high-quality fashionable garments that also protect the environment. Hemp fabric is produced with natural... Read More

Posted on May 14, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Is it Better to Donate or Sell Clothes?

Decluttering our closet feels great. By getting rid of the clothes we don't wear anymore, we can gain more time, space, and money to invest in what matters the most... Read More

Posted on May 11, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Social and Environmental Benefits of Upcycling Clothing

Upcycling is a growing business. Particularly in fashion, brands, designers, and consumers are now expressing a regained interest for upcycled clothing. It has many social and environmental benefits. The process... Read More

Posted on May 09, 2020 By Alex Assoune

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