The fashion industry is caught between tradition and technology in its choice of core materials: cotton or polyester. Cotton has long been celebrated as a
Global Standard, the nonprofit organization behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting significant advancements in sustainable textile certification
After five years of development and two rounds of public consultation, the European Commission has officially published the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for
We are pleased to invite all industry stakeholders to attend two sessions on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification. The sessions will be delivered
The fashion industry significantly contributes to environmental degradation, consuming vast water resources and emitting substantial carbon emissions. In response, international organizations like the UNECE and
Kering, the French luxury conglomerate, has launched the fashion industry’s first comprehensive water strategy, aiming to become “water positive” by 2050. This initiative focuses on
The European Union has agreed on new regulations to reduce textile and food waste, making “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” mandatory. Under the new rules, within
The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This includes the Corporate Sustainability Reporting
The apparel, leather, textile, and footwear industries have long struggled with inefficiencies in sustainability efforts due to fragmented initiatives and audits. A collaborative effort to