Levi Strauss and M&S join Canopy forest fibre initiative
Leading fashion players including Levi Strauss & Co and Marks & Spencer are the latest names to sign up to non-profit organisation Canopy's Fashion Loved by Forest sustainability initiative.
View ArticleWL Gore launches three-layer C-Knit fabric
WL Gore & Associates, best-known for its waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex fabric, has launched a three-layer fabric.
View ArticleUzbekistan forces more adults into 2014 cotton harvest
The Uzbekistan government has continued to use "systematic, mass forced labour" in this year's cotton harvest, campaigners say, claiming more adults had to work against their will to make up for a...
View ArticleNew scenarios driving sustainability in textiles
Driving meaningful change towards sustainability in textiles within organisations, within the industry, and with consumers topped the agenda at last week's Textile Exchange Conference.
View ArticleFour Paws launches responsible down initiative
International animal welfare organisation Four Paws has launched an online initiative designed to encourage outdoor apparel firms to become stricter on the sourcing of down feathers.
View Article2014: Year in review - Sourcing winners and losers
2014 was a tumultuous year for many garment-making countries. While some were burdened by ongoing industrial unrest and allegations of poverty wages and labour violations, others saw exports increase...
View ArticleOutdoor Retailer brands embrace technology and transparency
Leading outdoor brands exhibiting at the recent Outdoor Retailer show, held in Salt Lake City, are using technology, transparency, and authenticity in new ways to encourage emotional as well as...
View ArticlePatagonia invests in eco-friendly outdoor apparel finishes
Outdoor wear specialist Patagonia has invested in Beyond Surface Technologies, a fast growing Swiss company developing textile treatments for outdoor apparel based on natural raw materials.
View ArticlePatagonia debuts "most advanced" baselayer
Outdoor wear specialist Patagonia has introduced its most advanced baselayer, which it claims is the industry's first fusion of sustainably sourced wool and cutting-edge technology.
View ArticlePatagonia raising bar with environmental denim line
Outdoor wear specialist Patagonia is raising the bar for environmental and human rights practices with its new 100% organic denim collection.
View ArticleWhere next for sustainability in fashion?
It is easy to underestimate the complexity of sustainability in the apparel supply chain. But while there are no simple solutions, industry experts believe improvements can come about through social...
View ArticlePatagonia to probe animal cruelty at wool supplier
Outdoor wear specialist Patagonia has said it is investigating practices at one of its wool suppliers after an investigation exposed "extreme cruelty" towards lambs and sheep.
View ArticlePatagonia cuts ties with wool supplier over animal cruelty claims
Outdoor wear specialist Patagonia has stopped sourcing wool from supplier Ovis 21, after an investigation exposed "extreme cruelty" towards lambs and sheep.
View ArticlePatagonia ramps up environmental activism with new hire
Patagonia has appointed a head of environmental activism as part of its continued investment in grassroots groups, to which it has given US$6.2m so far this year.
View ArticleInterview: Patagonia's CSR commitments re-shaping the sector
Patagonia's goal of building "the world's most socially and environmentally responsible supply chain" has made the outdoor wear specialist something of a pioneer in its industry. Cara Chacon, the...
View ArticleTop stories this week on just-style...
The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at Adidas's "game-changing" recycling project for a new breed of sporting goods, an interview with Cara Chacon, Patagonia's director of...
View ArticlePatagonia voices opposition to TPP
Outdoor wear specialist Patagonia has voiced its opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement, claiming it advances the interests of big business at the expense of the...
View ArticleTop ten interviews on just-style in 2015...
Among the industry executives who spoke with just-style this year were William E Connor, chairman and CEO of William E Connor & Associates; Patagonia's director of social & environmental...
View ArticleHazardous chemicals found in outdoor wear brands
Outdoor brands including The North Face, Patagonia and Mammut are being urged to eliminate all PFCs from their products and supply chains after the hazardous chemicals were discovered in their...
View ArticleBrands update on hazardous chemicals found in clothing
Outdoor wear brand Haglöfs has withdrawn a line of boots from sale after an investigation found they contained hazardous chemicals, while other brands have updated their own progress on reducing PFCs...
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