The Notable Reasons Why Indie Brands Embrace Natural Fibers 

It’s no secret that fast fashion and major brands have embraced petroleum-based textiles like polyester and acrylic. It’s to the point that nearly 70 percent of clothing is made of…

Here’s Where Young Shoppers Say Brands Really Need to Step Up

Amid ever more extreme weather events due to climate change, consumers are faced with how they can make a difference, especially when it comes to what they purchase — and…

Fashion & Natural Fibers

Microplastic pollution from synthetic textiles can be found all over the world — from Mount Everest, the highest point on the planet, to the Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench…

Invest in Our Planet

It’s been more than half a century since the world’s first Earth Day, when 20 million Americans called for greater protections for the planet. The Earth Day movement continues tomorrow,…

Guess Which Generation Wants Sustainable Clothes the Most

When it comes to sustainable shopping, consumers have preferences regarding what they’d like to buy. And industry experts say opportunity awaits the retailers that truly hear and respond to customer…

Sustainability & Concerned Consumers

Supply Chain Insights – Sustainability & Concerned Consumers

Addressing Sustainability

Supply Chain Insights – Addressing Sustainability

Clothing Durability & What’s In Your Closet

In the last 15 years, we've seen trends towards disposability in the fashion industry, disturbing sustainability advocates.

Meeting New Demands

In casual conversations with folks who don't work in the apparel industry, many seem surprised to hear that apparel retailers didn't fare well during the COVID-19 shutdowns since they could…

Clearing the Air

This year's 50th Anniversary of Earth Day was very different from past events. And judging by the ever cleaner air and further emergence of wildlife in unexpected areas, the planet…