Fashion’s Fiber Dilemma The Tug of War Between Nature and Industry
The fashion industry is caught between tradition and technology in its choice of core materials: cotton or polyester. Cotton has…
Global Standard Expands Scope
Global Standard, the nonprofit organization behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting significant…
PEFCR for Apparel & Footwear Officially Released A New Chapter in EU Environmental Scoring
After five years of development and two rounds of public consultation, the European Commission has officially published the Product Environmental…
Join USB Certification’s Webinars on Better Cotton Chain of Custody Certification!
We are pleased to invite all industry stakeholders to attend two sessions on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification….
UN Alliance Advocates for Ethical and Eco-Friendly Fashion
The fashion industry significantly contributes to environmental degradation, consuming vast water resources and emitting substantial carbon emissions. In response, international…
Kering’s Strategy Integrates Regenerative Agriculture and Supplier Stewardship
Kering, the French luxury conglomerate, has launched the fashion industry’s first comprehensive water strategy, aiming to become “water positive” by…
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Becomes Mandatory
The European Union has agreed on new regulations to reduce textile and food waste, making “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” mandatory….
EU Council Approves Delay to CSRD and CSDDD
The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This…
Data for Due Diligence Project: A Unified Approach to Sustainability
The apparel, leather, textile, and footwear industries have long struggled with inefficiencies in sustainability efforts due to fragmented initiatives and…
19th Textile Exchange Conference 2025: Coming Together for Sustainability and Circular Solutions
Dates: October 13–17, 2025Location: Lisbon, Portugal 2025 marks the year of one of the most significant events in the textile…
