Articles by Simone Preuss
Simone Preuss is a freelance journalist specialising in apparel production, sustainability and social responsibility. She has been working with FashionUnited since 2012, gaining valuable insights into an ever-changing industry.
Repreve maker Unifi launches extremely durable recycled yarn Fortisyn
The problem with recycled yarns and fabrics, for many, is the assumption that a recycled yarn cannot be as strong as one made from virgin materials. Enter Unifi, maker of recycled polyester brand Repreve. The company recently launched Fortisyn, an abrasion-resistant and durable yarn that provides fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength,...
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Retailers should regularly review cyber controls as threat of attack increases
In view of recent cyber attacks on British department store Harrods, apparel retailer Marks & Spencer and others, audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK is advising retailers to regularly review their cyber risk controls to ensure “they are as robust as possible”. “Retailers are already navigating a difficult trading environment shaped by fragile...
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Textile-to-textile recycling: Reju partners with Antex in Europe and Utexa in Central America
Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju announced today that it has entered into partnerships with Antex and Utexa, multifilament yarn producter with manufacturing locations in Europe and the Americas. The companies will be validating Reju’s proprietary material, Reju Polyester, for commercial adoption in multifilament yarns for textile...
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“Mend in Public Day” - when repairing one’s clothes becomes a revolutionary act
Just a generation or two ago, it was common practice to mend an old garment at home – broken zippers, torn knee or elbow areas, ripped hems, loose buttons – none of this was a problem. Every household relied on their darning and sewing utensils, and many even had a sewing machine. Difficult cases were handed over to the trusted tailor, which...
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What does Puma's sustainability claim mean that nine out of ten products are made from recycled or certified materials?
Sportswear giant Puma released its sustainability report just in time for Earth Day. The report highlights that the company achieved its 2021 goal of making nine out of ten products from recycled or certified materials that have lower emissions last year. But what does this mean exactly? FashionUnited took a closer look at the report. The...
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Tom Tailor partners with Dutch repair platform Mended
Almost a year ago, in May 2024, Mended, the Dutch online platform for clothing alterations and repairs, expanded into Germany. Initially, this was through a partnership with Cologne-based sustainable brand Armedangels. This partnership proved so successful, generating 100 repair orders within 15 minutes of launch, that Mended is now...
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Couture up close: hand-embroidered creations by Indian designer Rahul Mishra
Indian designer Rahul Mishra needs no introduction: His hand-embroidered designs draw from the natural world and transform into fantasy creations. He was the first Indian designer to win the International Woolmark Prize in 2014 at Milan Fashion Week and to be invited to showcase at the Haute Couture Week in Paris in 2020. He has garnered...
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Textile-to-textile recycling: Reju partners with Rematrix
Textile-to-textile regenerator Reju has entered into a partnership with Rematrix, a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) from Vicenza, Italy, to secure a compliant and sustainable supply of end-of-life textiles. Rematrix collaborates with fashion companies and manages the end-of-life phase of their textile products, ensuring compliance...
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Good On You report reveals “alarming” gaps between fashion industry’s environmental commitments and actions
Sustainability ratings company Good On You has released its Fashion Planet Benchmark Report, which has analysed data from more than 5,400 large (1,372) and small brands (4,032; based on annual turnover) in terms of emissions tracking, supply chain transparency and circular design initiatives. The report reveals “alarming” gaps between the...
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11th Fashion Revolution Week announces theme ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’
This year’s Fashion Revolution Week will take place from 22nd to 27th of April. The theme, ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’, which was just announced today, hopes to empower citizens to engage local communities and policymakers to “help build a fairer, cleaner and safer fashion industry”. The event is organised by the world's largest fashion...
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