All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 2
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News briefsBluesign tightens PFAS restrictions in 2026 chemical standards
The updated chemical reference lists introduce stricter PFAS controls and testing guidance as brands and suppliers face increasingly fragmented regulation.
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News briefsSCI Fund launches framework to standardize safer chemistry metrics
The open-architecture framework provides standardized metrics for measuring chemical hazards and tracking progress toward safer alternatives.
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News briefsBetter Cotton Initiative launches Physical Cotton sourcing toolkits
New practical guides help brands, retailers, buyers and suppliers prepare for sourcing Physical, or Traceable, BCI Cotton.
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ArticleKeen introduces biodegradable midsole technology with new Wander trail shoe
The footwear brand is introducing a new midsole technology designed to accelerate biodegradation after disposal, starting with its Wander trail runner.
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News briefsBrighi targets mixed textile waste with rebonding technology
The Italian machinery specialist is promoting an approach that turns difficult mixed textile and foam waste into secondary materials.
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News briefsSpinnova plans US IPO and Nasdaq dual listing
The Finnish textile technology company plans to raise at least $15 million to support its demo facility ramp-up and technology commercialization.
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ArticleNiber Technologies expands PFAS-free membrane business globally
The advanced materials company is establishing its first European base as regulatory pressure accelerates demand for PFAS-free performance textiles.
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News briefsB Lab maintains certification moratorium for large financial companies
Large financial services companies remain unable to apply for B Corp Certification because dedicated sector standards are still being developed.
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News briefsPatagonia takes free Worn Wear repairs to European surf communities
The month-long European tour will offer free, brand-independent repairs for wetsuits and outdoor apparel at 14 stops.
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ArticleOeko-Tex overhauls governance ahead of new EU rules
The certification provider is strengthening the demonstrable independence of its system to keep its labels compliant under stricter EU rules.
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News briefsMoonspin brings hemp to women’s mountain bike apparel
The young US brand is bringing a hemp-based fabric blend and workwear-inspired styling to women’s mountain bike apparel.
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News briefsBMC and Cotswold Outdoor extend hill walking partnership
The renewed partnership will support organized hill walks across England and Wales as participation continues to grow and conservation needs increase.
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News briefsUS administration moves to rescind Roadless Rule protections
A proposed rollback of longstanding US forest protections has prompted opposition from outdoor recreation groups over potential impacts on trails and backcountry access.
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ArticleStelvio Pass suspends skiing activity due to heat wave
Extreme heat has forced summer skiing to stop at Stelvio, leaving the Northern Hemisphere without outdoor lift-served summer skiing.
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News briefsCanada Goose broadens offering with FW26 collection
The Canadian performance luxury brand is broadening its assortment with new silhouettes and categories under Haider Ackermann’s creative direction.
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OpinionWhat makes a garment sell? We all know this, don’t we?
Charles Ross draws on 25 years of tracking consumer behavior to examine how aesthetics, price, performance, fit, sustainability and brand influence apparel purchases.
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ArticleUAE develops national circularity framework for textiles
The Gulf state is developing a national policy framework for textile circularity, covering collection, sorting and recycling with private-sector involvement.
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ArticleGerman e-commerce group calls for sell-off period under EU greenwashing rules
Germany’s e-commerce association warns new EU greenwashing rules could leave existing goods unsellable and is calling for transitional measures.
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News briefsBorås INK to establish textile microfactory for circular innovation
A new open-access microfactory in Sweden’s textile hub will give entrepreneurs, students and companies facilities for prototyping and circular innovation.
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News briefsWorldly appoints Léyoh Goodall as SVP of Growth
The supply chain intelligence platform has appointed an experienced sustainability executive as demand for verified, multi-tier data grows.
