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What's been going on in Sustainable Fashion this week? ⬇ 1) A few weeks ago we saw G-Star RAW launch their 'homegrown' cotton range. Last week Zara owner Inditex has bought a stake in US cellular agriculture start up GALY, which is working to develop lab-grown cotton. 2) The Woolmark Company, which has certified wool products for 60 years, has unveiled its first recycled wool specification to support the shift towards circular wool production. The recycled wool specification ensures that products contain at least 20% recycled wool - both pre-consumer sources, such as cutting waste, and post-consumer sources. 3) Meanwhile, one to watch - GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) plan to launch a new standard for a wider range of sustainable fibres, using the GOTS framework. 4) As we see a wave of 'sustainable' innovations entering the market in the fashion industry, last week saw textile dyeing innovator Coloreel, known for its instant thread dyeing technology, file for bankruptcy. The concept is one thread, dye on demand, only producing what you need when you need it, but the company was unable to scale quickly enough to secure the backing needed for investors and potential industry partners. 5) In supply chain news, Mulberry England are the latest company to have their near-term Scope 1, 2 and 3 emission reduction targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As part of their 'Made to Last' Manifesto, Mulberry are committed to supporting regenerative agricultural practices, and have set Scope 3 targets using the SBTi's Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) guidance. 6) In recycling news, researchers have developed a chemical processing technique that can break down fabrics (including synthetics) into reusable molecules for new fibres, regardless of what materials they are or if they are a mix of materials. The technique is still in development, but the process is said to take just 15 minutes. Watch this space... 7) Investing in the future of fashion means investing in the right people who will drive real change, and Monsoon Accessorize have announced the launch of its 'Fashion Futures Student Scholarship' which will be awarded to trailblazing students at University of the Arts London who are working to drive sustainability in the fashion industry. 8) Take a deep breath ⚫ As SHEIN continue to churn out reportedly over 10,000 products to market per day, and they move closer to their listing on the London Stock Exchange, last week they announced plans to invest €250 million in sustainability and circularity in Britain and Europe over the next 5 years! I'm in disbelief but will continue to research and update you.... 🔗 Links to articles in comments To receive this update direct to your inbox each week, sign up to our weekly newsletter at www.thisisenkel.com SPONSORED BY Recomme.co Making circularity work for you https://www.recomme.co/ #sustainablefashion #enkel #sustainablefashionschool Image: Mulberry England

What's been going on in Sustainable Fashion this week? ⬇ 1) According to ABI Research, over 62.5 billion Digital Product Passports (DPPs) will be issued worldwide by 2030, driving revenues of an estimated $1.59 billion in software and IT designed to accelerate traceability and drive positive change in the fashion industry. 2) A consortium of seven companies across 5 countries have established a supply chain to produce more sustainable polyester fibre for The North Face in Japan. Instead of fossil materials, renewable, bio-based materials and CCU will be used in the manufacturing of polyester fibres. For those not familiar with 'CCU', this stands for 'Carbon Capture & Utilisation' and is the process of gathering carbon CO2 from emissions sources and using it to make new materials. 3) Fibe, a material science start-up, which creates new cotton-like textiles from potato harvest waste, have been announced the winner of the Fashion District - London Manufacturing Futures Innovation Challenge 2024. Runners up included Sequinova, who make biodegradable sequins out of cellulose, and Fab Materials, who convert fashion waste into furniture. 4) A latest report from regenagri (an international agriculture program) has outlined that the amount of land under its certification in 2023 has tripled, from 487,000 hectares in 2022, to 1.46 million hectares. The Regenagri supports farms and organisations in transitioning to regenerative farming practices, increasing soil health, encouraging biodiversity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering CO2. 5) Over the last couple of years more reports have been made public highlighting the risk of microplastics being found in human bloodstream, but now a latest report suggests that PFAS can also be absorbed through the skin and reach the bloodstream. PFAS (Per and polyfluroalkyl substances) are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used in the apparel industry for things like water resistance, anti crease, stain resistant etc. They are also known as 'forever chemicals' as they are very difficult to break down and are a risk to the environment and human health. 6) Always good to look at other industries and what we can learn, and last week the LEGO Group launched a 'Supplier Sustainability Programme', recognising the crucial role that suppliers play in helping them achieve their targets. With 99% of carbon emissions coming from outside the companies operations, mostly from suppliers and the supply chain, The Supplier Sustainability Programme is founded on collaboration, and the power of working together to create real lasting change and a more sustainable future. 🔗 Links to articles in comments To receive this update direct to your inbox each week, sign up to our newsletter at www.thisisenkel.com SPONSORED BY Recomme.co Making circularity work for you https://www.recomme.co/ #sustainablefashion #enkel #sustainablefashionschool

Here's the headlines from Sustainable Fashion this week ⬇ 1) Last week John Lewis & Partners announced they have teamed up with the University of Exeter to develop a framework and strategy for circular designed products, created in line with the circular design toolkit from WRAP. The 20 piece collection includes nightwear and bedding, and supports the retailers commitment that 100% of new 'own-brand' products are to be designed with circularity in mind by 2028. 2) In material news, US workwear brand Carhartt has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton in a move towards more responsibly sourced cotton. 3) Biotech specialist CARBIOS has struck a deal with Chinese textile group Zhink Group, to build a bio-recycling plant in China. The plant will use Carbios technology which enables recycling of PET plastic and textile waste into virgin-like products, with the aim of achieving true circularity. 4) Italian synthetic yarn manufacturer Fulgar has launched a new bio-based Nylon (branded as Q-Geo) , which is derived partially from corn-waste. 5) Australian recycling company Samsara Eco, who work with lululemon, has raised AUS $100 million ($65m) in latest funding. The funds will be used to scale-up global recycling capabilities using their enzyme technology to recycle apparel waste, diverting millions of tonnes of plastics away from landfill and incineration. 6) At last weeks The Sustainable Angle Future Fabrics Expo, UK bio-based start up 3D Bio-Tissues (powered by BSF Enterprise) launched their high quality 100% ethical-lab grown leather sample. The leather is grown without harming animals, and can still be treated using traditional methods, and meets the growing demand for alternative leather products. 7) As part of their 'Plan A - Another Life' Campaign - Marks and Spencer have announced a clothing repair service in partnership with SOJO. According to M&S, only 10% of the population feel confident enough to repair clothing themselves, and 60% of consumers want retailers to offer more services which support them to live a more circular life. 8) This week Barbour launched their rental service in partnership with Oxfam at Glastonbury, offering festival goers the opportunity to rent pre-loved, upcycled wax jackets for £45 for the duration of the event. Love the concept, intrigued to know if they all get returned after the rental period 🤔 9) Last week eBay announced the launch of 'Rocket Man Resale' featuring hundreds of items from Elton John's wardrobe! All proceeds will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. 10) The latest on the SHEIN - UK human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide has launched a legal campaign to stop the flotation on the London Stock Exchange (potentially worth £50 billion), although paperwork for a potential London IPO has been filed by Shein 🤮 Have a great week Lydia SPONSORED BY Recomme.co Making circularity work for you https://www.recomme.co/ Image: Barbour

We are excited to share some highlights from our latest FASHION360 event in London. Industry leaders came together to discuss the 10Rs of circularity, Digital Products Passport, and how we can collaborate towards a circular business model. Thanks to everyone who came out and contributed, including our panelists: Cyndi Rhoades (Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems), Debbie Luffman FRSA (Think Circular.), Martha Willis (Accelerating Circularity), Hannah Aglionby-Thomas (Accenture Song), Simon Platts (Recomme.co), and Mark Edridge (bluesign technologies ag), Rebecca Cooper (Marks and Spencer). Next stop for Cyrus Gilbert-Rolfe, Camilla Mjelde & Louisa Hoyes? Stay tuned for updates. #Fashion360 #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion

What's been going on in Sustainable Fashion this week? ⬇ 1) First up, Ralph Lauren have announced that their opening and closing outfits for the 2024 Olympics, will be made from entirely recycled cotton, working with NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) to use their recycled material 'Clarus' in their new collections. They are The Olympics as an opportunity to showcase what's possible for the industry. 2) H&M have launched their first collection from regenerative certified organic cotton. Regenerative certified organic cotton is grown without the use of artificial pesticides or fertilisers, and focuses on restoring soil whilst protecting the lives of farmers and farming communities. 3) Marks and Spencer have announced they will be using alpaca again in their ranges, now that Textile Exchange have launched the 'Responsible Alpaca Standard' (RAS), which M&S said 'provided the confidence to start sourcing the fibre again'. Alpaca was originally banned back in 2020 after an investigation from PETA about how alpaca is farmed. The u-turn is expected to cause backlash from animal activists. 4) British brand GRENSON SHOES are launching a line of footwear called D-Stock, which utilises left over leather or 'deadstock'. The uppers are made up of different leathers, making each pair unique, and since they will be produced in limited numbers (depending on what's available) they are highly desirable. 5) Diane von Furstenberg has announced a global collaboration with fibre producer Lenzing Group to produce fibres from sustainably managed wood sources such as Tencel and Lenzing EcoVero, which are made with less carbon emissions and water consumption than conventional sources. 6) Biotech firm CARBIOS and recycling and sorting specialist TOMRA have joined forces through setting up their first recycling plant to recycle polyester textiles. The partnership aims to close the gap between the collection of textiles waste, and the innovative technologies needed to produce recycled polyester through textile 2 textile recycling. 7) Meanwhile, Ellen MacArthur Foundation have released a new report 'Pushing the Boundaries of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy for textiles to tackle the global waste from fashion. The reports highlights the need for funding to cover the costs associated with managing discarded textiles, the need to build infrastructures to collect and sort waste textiles, whilst holding the textile industry responsible for its role in the system. 8) Finally for this week, Parisian womenswear brand ba&sh are the latest fashion company to become B Corp certified by B Lab, scoring 98 points, vs an industry standard of 80.9.They are measured (ongoing) across 5 impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. To receive this update direct to your inbox each week, sign up to our newsletter at www.thisisenkel.com SPONSORED BY Recomme.co Making circularity work for you https://www.recomme.co/ Image: Ralph Lauren