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Finisterre launches first product made from recycled wetsuits

Cornish outdoor apparel brand Finisterre has launched the ‘From Wetsuits’ changing mat, its first-ever product made from recycled wetsuits, showcasing a breakthrough in circular design. The changing mat is designed to carry wet gear and function as a durable changing mat and represents a significant step forward in addressing one of the surf...

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In celebration of Earth Day: A rundown of some major eco-fashion milestones

Earth Day has officially landed and, among the complexities of the current economic and environmental climate, it seems the event has never been more important. This year’s theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, emphasises that while further putting a core focus on renewable energy. Organisers of the event are thus calling for global renewable energy...

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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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‘Fear of regulation’: New BFC-backed report underlines obstacles in development of circular business models

As increasing regulation unfolds in the pursuit of establishing a more circular industry, obstacles and challenges faced by UK brands in their attempts to align with these changes are becoming more and more clear. It is exactly this that is explored in a new report by UK-US consultancy firm Clarasys, backed by the British Fashion Council’s (BFC)...

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Trove acquires German resale platform Reverse.supply

Resale technology firm Trove has announced the acquisition of the German-based resale marketplace Reverse.supply as it continues on a mission to roll out its own platform internationally. Through the deal, which will bring Reverse.supply’s European expertise under Trove’s own wing, Trove said it “now offers the most comprehensive and scalable...

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Ebay invests 300,000 dollars in Refiberd to drive circular fashion solutions

Ebay has announced a 300,000 dollar investment in Refiberd, crowning the US-based startup as its Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year. The funding comes as part of the online marketplace's global Circular Fashion Fund program, which aims to scale sustainable solutions in an industry increasingly under pressure to reduce its environmental...

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Temperley London launches resale platform

British fashion brand Temperley London has launched a dedicated resale platform in the UK, offering a simple and authenticated way to buy and sell original pieces from the brand. In a statement, Temperley London said that the resale platform, called Temperley Vintage, powered by Faume, was rooted in the brand’s philosophy that garments should be...

For a circular economy and fashion industry, behavioural change is key

Research shows that if 25 percent of consumers change their behaviour, it can be enough to establish a new norm. This could also apply to fashion. The message from Mirella Soyer, professor of behaviour for circular transitions at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, is clear: to achieve a circular economy, we need behavioural change. The...

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Taipei Fashion Week: Driving sustainability through textile innovation and cross-sector collaboration

Taiwan’s textile manufacturing industry has long been prevalent. The sector is the second largest in the country, only surpassed by technology, yet the combination of the two makes Taiwan an attractive destination for global brands seeking specialised materials and technical textiles. It was therefore apt that for this season of Taipei Fashion...

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The myth of circular fashion economics: A 450 billion dollar miscalculation?

New academic research challenges industry's circularity narrative and exposes fundamental economic flaws. Fashion's circular economy model — long championed as the solution that would simultaneously tackle textile waste, reduce carbon emissions and maintain economic growth — may be built on fundamentally flawed economic assumptions, according to...

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A textile recycling podcast targets fashion's circular economy ambitions

Global Fashion Agenda has unveiled a new podcast series examining the technical and systemic challenges preventing widespread adoption of textile recycling in the fashion industry, at a time when regulatory pressure is intensifying across global markets. The Upstream Circularity Podcast, released to coincide with International Day of Zero Waste,...

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Good Man Brand introduces its first circular sneaker with Balena

Menswear and footwear brand Good Man Brand has launched its first circular developed sneaker to date, developed in partnership with Balena. Named the Halo, the design features a biodegradable sole created with Balena, a next-gen material innovator that specializes in recyclable and biodegradable biopolymers. The BioCir Flex sole is fully...