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…

Those Pesky Kids Are Showing Up

Millennials and Gen Z consumers are said to have a “social first” mindset, where they care about how something is made, what it’s made of, who makes it and the…

Giving Apparel New Life

Tomorrow is America Recycles Day, the annual initiative by Keep America Beautiful that's dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. And some forward-thinking apparel makers and retailers are looking to…

Repositioning For the Conscious Consumer

Now that consumers are becoming more conscientious shoppers, it seems everyone from artisan-produced luxury labels to discount mass retailers are positioning themselves to appeal to those seeking more sustainable product.