Sustainability
Sustainability
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Fashioning the Future: These Young Designers Say Sustainable Design Starts with Cotton
Fashion just hits different when seen up close at fashion week shows and presentations. And it becomes that much more captivating so when hearing from up-and-coming young designers, who not…
Supply Chain
Articles | Consumer Research
The Unusual Markets Where Cotton is Really Growing
Of course, people know cotton as a textile. Cotton tees, denim, dress shirts – they’re all iconic cotton categories. But cotton is gaining ground in new spaces, from performance textiles…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
The Rise of Plastic-Free Fashion Amid Health Concerns Associated with Synthetic Fibers
When one thinks of Plastic Free July, the challenge to avoid all manner of plastic bottles, cups, and containers likely comes to mind. To be sure, that’s a central concern…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Why Natural Fibers are a Fashionable Option During Plastic Free July
The hazy days of summer are here and so is Plastic Free July. The global movement is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, whose vision is to see…
Supply Chain
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
This is How Brands Can Ride the Wave to Help the Oceans
It’s that time of year when thoughts of sand and surf take hold. Swimming, jumping the ocean waves, snorkeling, and whale watching are all part of the summer picture. And…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Top Reasons for Brands to Commit to Natural Fibers
While Earth Day was celebrated Tuesday, April 22, all of April is considered Earth Month. And as part of their commitment to the environment, fashion brands are making conscious material…
Consumers
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
This is the Fiber Gen Z Prioritizes While Embracing Authenticity & Sustainability
Like a fine wine, Gen Z shoppers are rather complex. They are predicted to be the wealthiest generation, yet they grapple with economic concerns. They have anxiety about the environment,…
Consumers
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Reaching 2025’s Health-Minded Consumer with “Plant-Based” Apparel
We all have them, that one friend who regularly posts about plant-based eating. But as folks contend with their New Year’s resolutions – especially those in the “This is the…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
America Recycles Day Isn’t Just About Bottles & Cans
America Recycles Day rolls in on November 15 and it stands as a prime occasion to promote the recycling of clothes and textiles. “Honestly, when most consumers think about recycling,…