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BioFluff secures new investment to target luxury market

Bio-materials startup BioFluff, based in New York and Paris, has closed a 2.5 million US dollars seed fund round led by Astanor Ventures, which specialises in agrifood tech impact investing. Biofluff, which offers innovative, sustainable, plant-based alternatives to animal-derived and plastic-based fabrics, said it will use the investment to...

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Global Fashion Agenda presents industry efforts toward net-positivity in GFA Monitor

Non-profit Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has released the 2023 edition of its GFA Monitor at the beginning of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) on Thursday. GFA’s mission it is to accelerate impact to create a net positive fashion industry. The organisation will host a session on 5th December dedicated to the fashion sector at the event to...

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Puma turns biodegradable experimental sneaker into compost

Sportswear company Puma, which invited people in Germany to test its experimental Re:Suede sneaker for biodegradability, has claimed that it has successfully turned its classic suede sneaker into compost “under certain tailor-made industrial conditions”. In 2021, Puma created 500 pairs of the experimental Re:Suede sneaker, using Zeology tanned...

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New Look partners with TrusTrace to support sustainability strategy

British high-street fashion chain New Look is partnering with traceability and compliance solutions provider TrusTrace to gain greater visibility across its supply chain through suppliers and assist in identifying responsible sourcing and business continuity risks. The move is part of New Look’s ‘Kind to Our Core’ sustainability programme, where...

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Inside UYN Sports: Tour of the ‘Most Advanced Technical Apparel Research Academy’

Athletes demand a lot from their clothing in a wide range of weather conditions and circumstances. It is often difficult for amateur athletes in particular to find the right item for their specific requirements when they are faced with a large selection in a shop. To counter this problem right at the start of production, the Italian sportswear...

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Design Museum launches display dedicated to environmental design research

London’s Design Museum has opened up a new design space showcasing design research projects that respond to environmental crises. The display features work from six exhibitors, curated by ‘Future Observatory,’ the Design Museum’s national research programme for the green transition coordinated in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research...

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TômTex raises seed round to 4.15 million US dollars for shrimp fabric

New York-based sustainable biomaterial producer TômTex announced yesterday the closing of a successful seed round at 2.25 million US dollars, winning the support of Happiness Capital, who led the round, and key partners US-based venture capital firm SOSV, environmental non-profit Parley for the Oceans and MIH Capital. The company had raised 1.9...

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Amid climate change concerns, consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products

Amid growing global concern over extreme weather and its environmental repercussions, Bain & Company has released new research indicating that over 60 percent of businesses are falling short of their current sustainability goals. Notably, an increasingly conscientious consumer and employee base may play a pivotal role in this process. Bain’s...

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Oliver Spencer launches ‘Repurpose’ circular initiative

British menswear brand Oliver Spencer has launched a new sustainability project to extend the life-cycle of fashion garments to reduce carbon footprint, while fostering sustainable consumer behaviours and promoting circularity in the fashion industry. Entitled ‘Repurpose,’ Oliver Spencer claims that the “coming full circle” initiative is one of...

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Moving towards a circular economy - insights from the Sankalp Global Summit 2023

The Sankalp Global Summit, one of the world’s largest inclusive development platforms focused on entrepreneurship and impact investing, took place in Mumbai on 19th October 2023. The 15th edition offered more than 25 sessions, hundreds of delegates from India and abroad and a wide social media reach. The Summit’s agenda was divided into six main...

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Podcast: What will people wear in the future? (3 weird theories about clothes)

What will the man of the future wear? Some 30 years ago, people thought the world would look like the animated series The Jetsons, but we are not there yet. What theories are out there now about the future of clothing? The podcast 'What is fashion technology?' zooms in on three theories. Source: Future Squish, Fashion Innovation Podcast

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The Body Shop joins Cruelty Free International to "reignite fight against animal testing"

Beauty retailer The Body Shop is partnering with Cruelty Free International and calling for the UK government to halt the “silent reintroduction” of animal testing. The move comes as new research from The Body Shop reveals that the British public is not aware of the UK government’s silent change in policy made in 2019, which is once again...