The Sustainable Stitch

Dylan Mcgough
March 10, 2024

Hello,

This week, we're diving into what's new in ethical fashion. Expect updates on eco-friendly brands, sustainable practices, and the latest trends that matter for both style and sustainability.

Stay tuned for insights and highlights from the world of conscious fashion.

Best,

Dylan.

FASHION360 is revolutionising the fashion industry by fostering collaboration for a sustainable and circular future – Join the movement!

https://fashionunited.com/press/fashion/fashion-360-a-unique-new-sustainability-support-community-for-fashion-industry-professionals/2024030858802

Lucy & Yak is redefining the fashion industry with genuine sustainability, challenging the trend of 'greenwashing' and leading with authenticity.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2024/03/08/avoiding-greenwashing-leads-to-growth-for-sustainable-fashion-brands/

Archroma's ALBAFIX® ECO PLUS is revolutionizing the textile industry with durable, eco-friendly colors that last, setting new standards in sustainable fashion

https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/2024/03/archroma-introduces-albafix-eco-plus-a-unique-state-of-the-art-wet-fastness-improver-for-long-lasting-colors-without-compromise/

Servati's revolutionary sneakers are redefining sustainability in fashion with their innovative, recyclable design from Italy

https://www.voxelmatters.com/servati-aims-to-solve-for-sustainability-in-footwear-with-3d-printing/

Reformation combines fashion with activism, inspiring women to vote and make a difference.

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/reformations-monica-lewinsky-campaign-reflects-power-purpose-and-promise/

The fashion world is changing for the better with new green laws and digital innovations.

https://www.drapersonline.com/insight/the-industry-view/discover-your-digital-ticket-to-circularity

Nike's new eco-friendly shipping initiative with CMA CGM

https://www.cma-cgm.com/news/4635/cma-cgm-partners-with-nike-for-sustainable-shipping

Learn how returning your online shopping could be as harmful as the pollution from 3 million cars, according to a revealing report.
https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/fast-fashion-returns-equivalent-to-emissions-of-3-mn-us-cars-report-293613-newsdetails.htm

The EU's bold move to ban products made with forced labour from its market.
In a significant development, the European Union Council and Parliament reached a provisional deal aimed at banning the import of forced labour-made goods into the EU's single market. Announced by Reuters, this agreement outlines specific roles for the EU Commission and member states to identify and prohibit products from companies using forced labour.
A revealing report in December, funded by the Socialist Group in the European Parliament and conducted by Sheffield Hallam University in the UK, highlighted the disturbing prevalence of forced labour goods in the EU, particularly clothing from the Uyghur community. This investigation implicated over forty Western brands, raising concerns about their supply chains.
Belgium’s Economy and Labour Minister, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, praised the agreement as a crucial step in undermining the operations of companies relying on forced labour. He stressed the EU's determination to keep such products out of the single market, irrespective of their origin.
The deal also includes restrictions on goods produced outside the EU with forced labour and those made within the EU using components from such practices. Although this provisional agreement is a landmark, it awaits formal endorsement from the European Parliament and the Council to become enforceable.