Sustainability in the footwear industry

Here is how the footwear industry is tackling the problem of sustainability There is no doubt that the footwear industry is big business. The global athletic footwear market alone is expected to exceed 95 billion US Dollars by 2025. As it grows, so does the demand for footwear that is environmentally and socially sustainable. A...
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Recycling textiles: challenges and opportunities

Recycling textiles is a complex activity, but companies have more than one way to become sustainable. The textile industry has a heavy environmental impact. In particular, it produces a large quantity of waste, of which only around 1% is recycled back into new textiles. Even though recycling textiles is not simple, companies have a...
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New sustainable fashion brands

Here are some of the sustainable fashion brands that are changing the game. In a previous blog article we talked about some of the most ethical and sustainable fashion brands. On that occasion we mostly selected particularly popular or historical brands, such as Patagonia or Levi's. However, the market is populated by numerous new...
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The impact of Artificial Intelligence on fashion industry

Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, the fashion industry can improve many aspects of the business. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a thing of the future. In fact, it is already impacting different industries, including fashion. In this blog post, we will see what AI is, how it works, and how it can help fashion...
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A sustainable Fashion business model

The fashion industry is one of the world's most polluting industries. It consumes vast amounts of energy, water, and chemicals, and produces mountains of waste. The sector also finds it difficult to embrace an ethical approach to production. But a sustainable fashion business model is possible. Here is how. What Is Sustainability According to...
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Eco fashion industry: from digital transformation to customer digital engagement

The digital transformation is having a great impact on the sustainability of the fashion & textile industry. But there is more! New technologies allow the eco fashion industry to have better customer digital engagement. What is digital transformation? Digital transformation can be defined as the changes associated with the application of digital technology in...
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The US Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act

In January 2022, the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, or Fashion Act, was introduced in New York State. This act could prove to be revolutionary for the fashion industry. In fact, it would be the first example of a law in the US that makes companies responsible for their environmental and social impact....
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What is the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)?

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is an international standard related to the textile production and the use of organic materials. It ensures that the entire supply chain operates in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner, from the production of raw materials to distribution. What is organic textile By organic textile products we...
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5 hard facts about fast fashion

Have you ever heard of fast fashion? You know what it means? And do you know how heavily it impacts on the environment and the local socio-economics? Let's find out more! What is fast fashion Fast fashion refers to a specific category of fashion brands that generally sell low quality garments at very low...
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9 interesting sustainable textile innovations

The road to an eco-friendly fashion industry is still long but great steps have already been taken. Fortunately, continuous technological evolution allows truly committed companies to develop sustainable textile innovations that can change the game. The creation of new materials, new designs, new production processes will reduce the ecological footprint without affecting the final...
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