Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to release its 2024 Sustainability Report. Elevate and its distinguished brands, American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim,...
Uniform recycling has become increasingly popular in recent years. And that's a good thing, because it reduces the impact of textiles on the environment. You would expect that announcing such an initiative would only benefit a company's reputation. However, the...
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, has launched an integrated media campaign on Earth Day that promotes the upcoming release of its bio-derived LYCRA® fiber made...
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company today released its sixth annual sustainability report that discloses performance against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and 2030 net-zero targets. The report details the company’s key impacts across its people,...
Burlington, a leader of fabric innovation for more than 100 years, is proud to announce the launch of five new fabric capsules each with a specific focus on sustainable design and performance. Fabrics feature Burlington’s next level PF Zero™ non-fluorocarbon-based...
Climate action NGO Waste and Resources Action Program (WRAP) has opened a new office in Washington DC to coordinate action on textile waste, plastic pollution and food waste across South, Central and North America. WRAP's new office, led by executive director Leah...
Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand and the premium creator of innovative and more sustainable textile solutions, has introduced Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM, made from recycled polyester materials and the iconic Polartec® 200 and Micro Series recycled fleeces...
Pants made with 3D weaving technology are coming to a Walmart near you. That is the goal of a new pilot project between the largest U.S. retailer and fashion tech company Unspun. Launched last week, the two companies will explore how Unspun’s 3D weaving technology...
The US is aiming to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing and support domestic industry. The nascent circular fashion sector may prove an unlikely beneficiary. A new trade bill that aims to boost economic ties between the US and countries in Latin...
Flared or skinny, distressed or acid-washed—we all love our blue jeans. In fact, blue jeans are even used in some uniform programs. But those coveted pieces of denim are wreaking havoc on the environment. That's why researchers from the University of Georgia...
Biomaterials company Keel Labs announced last week the debut of the Kelsun T-Shirt – a sample developed in collaboration with Aditi Mayer – made from Kelsun™ fiber, the company's flagship product made from seaweed. Created to demonstrate Kelsun's plug-and-play...
Research led by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care on personal protective equipment (PPE), intentionally designed and manufactured as reusable, including gowns, goggles, face shields and elastomeric respirators, was conducted to identify prospects for...
