Garment industry stakeholders are coming together to further the reuse and recycling of textiles. Carved in Blue spoke with Product Stewardship Institute CEO-founder Scott Cassel to get a preview. Garment makers, driven by consumer demand as well as by the internal enthusiasm for sustainability in the...
On a scale of one to 10, when it comes to sustainability, industry experts think the apparel sector is roughly at a one. The good news, however, is that innovation is abundant and times are exciting for apparel. At a Texworld USA panel Wednesday titled, “Performance and...
Apparel brands looking to make less of an adverse impact on the environment now have access to even more material data to aid them on the path toward sustainability. The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), an industry-wide group working to reduce the environmental and social impacts of...
Soft and smooth are two words that immediately jump to mind at the mention of TENCEL®, the branded lyocell fiber from Lenzing. Used in activewear, denim, knits and home since it launched in the early ’90s, it also provides many functional benefits to fabrics. The...