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Survey Finds 72% of Shoppers Prefer ‘Plastic-free Performance Wear,’ Brands Are Divided

Start-ups weigh in on new data regarding plastic-free performance wear.

Behind H&M Foundation, HKRITA’s Latest Recycled Leather Project ‘reProLeather’

ReProLeather is aimed at taking the synthetics out of recycled leather.

CEO Talks: What’s Next for MycoWorks

"The failure of one is not indicative of the quality of others," said Matt Scullin.

Triarchy’s Cleaner Denim, Brands Chase Natural Origins, Pangaia’s ‘ReWear’ Launch: Short Takes

Brands from Triarchy denim to Gobi Cashmere and Ibex are reformulating their products.

What to Watch: Bio-based, New Gen Textiles and Materials Face Uncertain Future

News midsummer that Bolt Threads had halted production of its Mylo leather alternative requires the industry…

What Erewhon and Muji Have in Common With Denim Sourcing: Short Takes

Erewhon smoothies may be king, but so is cotton.

Green People: She Exposed Toxic Fashion in ‘To Dye For,’ Found an Audience on TikTok

Summer beach reads take on a new twist with toxic fashion.

‘Hibernation,’ Brutalism, Climate Key at New York Textile Trade Shows

Themes collided at New York trade shows Première Vision, Functional Fabrics and Lineapelle.

EXCLUSIVE: CarbonVero Tool Tracing Carbon Emission, Energy Consumption in Diamond Production, Launched in Paris

The CarbonVero tool and service, developed by diamond trading company Andre Messika and industry solutions…

Savannah Morrow Launches Seaweed, Wood Fiber ‘Basics Made Better’ Line

Free radical-targeting seaweed antioxidants are infused into the line.

Vaude and UPM Biochemicals in Joint Venture for Bio-based Polyester

UPM Biochemicals and Vaude will launch a line of outerwear made from…

Archroma Streamlines Cotton Dyeing With Somelos

The New Dry Dyeing/Ox Finishing is a water-saving dyeing and finishing process that doesn't generate…

Unspun Raises $14M for On-demand 3D Weaving Tech

The deal is Lowercarbon's first major investment in the fashion space.

Circ Enlists Taiwan Textile Partner to Boost Recycled Lyocell Production

This spring, Circ announced a $25 million investment from Zalando and Avery Dennison to accelerate its…

Hugo Boss, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana Join as Judges for ‘Real Leather. Stay Different’

The design competition is about leather and open for submissions until June 30.