How can I tell if a garment’s composition is toxic?
The textile industry is often criticized for its pollution, but its impact on human health is less well known. Petrochemical compounds in clothing harm workers, local communities and consumers. Today, it is difficult to assess the exact toxicity of a
GOTS makes certification easier for small businesses
In an innovative move to make fashion more sustainable and ethical, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has officially launched the Controlled Supply Chain Scheme (CSCS). This new system is designed to remove the financial and administrative barriers that have
Elise Sormani (Change Maker) : “Africa is clearly not the world’s dustbin”
Elise Sormani is French and has lived in Cape Town (South Africa) for ten years, where she works on sustainable transition and the alignment of the economy with natural ecosystems, justice and social equity. After starting out in marketing in
SQIM: new mycelium-based materials
At the heart of environmental challenges, Italian company SQIM stands out as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. With its pioneering mycelium-based technologies, SQIM is reshaping our relationship with the natural world. SQIM's mission? A deep commitment to fostering a
Fashion Revolution Week 2024: How to become a fashion revolutionary?
Fashion Revolution the world's leading fashion activism movement, created by Carry Somers and Orsola de Castro, announces the start of Fashion Revolution Week 2024. This year is particularly significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of the organization. From April
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2024 : promoting sustainable fashion
From February 5 to 7, Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris welcomed nearly 8,000 international visitors to the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles to discover the offerings of 1,300 exhibitors from 25 countries. The event highlighted the crucial importance
Comité Colbert: a 3rd magazine dedicated to sustainability
The Comité Colbert the standard-bearer for French excellence in the world of luxury, is publishing a magazine dedicated to its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments for the third year running. This special issue, entitled French Luxury is reinventing the
Première Vision Paris confirms its position as a leader in innovation
Première Vision Paris closed with a bang on February 8, confirming its position as a leader in the fashion industry. The three-day event served as a dynamic platform for 1,180 international exhibitors, unveiling their innovations to 30,340 visitors from 125
Global Fashion Summit : the flagship event returns in May
The transition to more ethical and sustainable fashion is proceeding at its own pace, but what's the next step? What needs to be put in place to move forward and overcome resistance to this inevitable change? From May 21 to
Icebreaker: 96.14% plastic-free and a commitment to regenerative agriculture
In a world where environmental excellence is becoming a key objective for brands, Icebreaker is setting itself apart with an unusual but profoundly inspiring announcement. In its ambitious quest to become 100 percent plastic-free, the New Zealand brand reveals that