While not yet commercially viable, the technique holds promise for a “much-needed update to the historic, but unsustainable, indigo dyeing process,” researchers wrote in the journal Nature Chemical Biology (09 Jan). REPORTS, GUIDELINES AND STANDARDSīacteria makes blue jeans green: This week, scientists announced they had developed a greener method to produce indigo dye using lab-grown bacteria. The Conscious activewear line is predominately made from recycled polyester and elastane (lycra), and furthers H&M’s mission to close the production loop and become 100 percent circular (04 Jan). H&M launches new sustainable activewear line: H&M has unveiled an activewear series made of recycled materials. It works by applying the mousse dye directly to the fibre, taking away the need for dye baths and thus reduces water use (04 Jan). Lee and Wrangler invest in new dyeing process: The new approach, called IndigoZero, which is financed by VF Corp-owned bands Lee and Wrangler, sees companies reduce their overall dyeing costs by minimising the use of chemicals and eliminating the use of water for rinsing. Sustainable swimwear at a reasonable price point: Swimwear brand Free Bella uses recycled nylon from Econyl, which turns used fishermen’s nets and other recyclables into nylon yarn. īestseller heads for textile circularity and tells the world who its suppliers are: Bestseller is joining the apparel sustainability movement-and its latest environmental efforts, including additional textile waste management and supply chain transparency, may help it pursue a more circular path (04 Jan).Ĭircular sportswear is next on sustainable fashion’s checklist: An article from Sustainable Brands, which features: i) H&M’s inclusion of activewear into its Conscious Collection ii) Helen Newcombe, founder of Britain-based Davy J, who has been recognized with a Women of the Future Award for her solution to solving the expanding problem of marine waste iii) and UK-based GRN Sportwear for its efforts at utilizing alternative materials to drive sustainability in the apparel industry (04 Jan). The Guardian’s investigation also names Primark and Debenhams (04 Jan). The factory supplying Hugo Boss is Best Corporation, which also supplies to Next and Mothercare. Hugo Boss, which raised concerns about the free movement of resident mill workers in its 2016 sustainability report, said it has been working to resolve the issue with local suppliers. Young female workers have been held captive behind the walls of garment factories in southern India and prevented from leaving the premises at any time. Hugo Boss said it has found cases of forced labour, a form of modern slavery, in its supply chain. Workers held captive in Indian mills supplying Hugo Boss: A Guardian inquiry into concerns raised by Hugo Boss reveals Tamil Nadu firm, which also supplies major UK brands, stops women leaving factory. Scottish fashion brand Cloh creates menswear with a conscience: Cloh, founded by independent designer Faisal Mohammed, repurposed fabrics, reduces wastage, is not mass produced, and ethically sources fabrics (04 Jan). C&A receives positive coverage for its C2C T-shirt, but H&M comes in for criticism over it and I:CO’s clothes collection/recycling program (04 Jan – in German). The article starts with strong criticism of the fast fashion industry, highlighting the scale and growth of the sector, consumption rate and mostly the environmental and social impacts. Companies mentioned include C&A, H&M, Zara, Gap, Adidas and Nike. If anything is really going to change, companies must rethink radically - and consumers too.” So says the lede in an article last week in Germany’s Der Spiegel. Today’s trend, tomorrow’s garbage: “The textile industry preaches sustainability and promotes recycling projects, but ruins the environment like no other industry. Moncler and UNICEF team up support children during winter: Moncler and UNICEF have announced ‘Warmly Moncler for UNICEF’ project to support children who need help and assistance during the cold weather (05 Jan). You can see the Green Supply China Map here, and the press release from the NRDC here. The map provides real-time data and historical trends in air and water discharge (05 Jan). Green supply chain map links Chinese environmental impact to brand names: Six brands ( Esprit, Gap, Inditex, New Balance, Puma and Target) have shared their supplier lists with two NGOs, the Natural Resources Defence Council (in the US) and the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (in China), to create a map linking apparel brands to their Chinese factories. Customers are invoiced monthly (08 Jan – in German). Tchibo offers rental service for children’s clothes: German retailer Tchibo has announced a rental service for children up to four-years-old, with 50 products made from organic cotton.
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