bluesign Introduces a New Certification for Verified Sustainability Claims
| April 27, 2026
Bluesign technologies ag has announced the launch of bluepass, a new certification mark and product-labeling system created to deliver clear, substantiated and verifiable sustainability claims at scale.
Skid Row Fashion Week Aims to Change Lives One Design at a Time
In an effort to combat the rampant homelessness in Los Angeles, one brand is trying to help by offering more than just T-shirts.
FABSCRAP Expansion Includes Opening of Philadelphia Location
Following the May announcement of its partnerships with URBN and Nordstrom, which afforded it extensive funding, the textile recycling and reuse nonprofit FABSCRAP has opened a location in Philadelphia. In addition to bringing the group’s services to Philadelphia, FABSCRAP’s new location will allow the New York City–headquartered nonprofit to serve the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md.; and Southern New Jersey.
NILIT Joins The Ocean Foundation’s Blue Resilience Initiative
Nylon brand NILIT has partnered with The Ocean Foundation on its Blue Resilience Initiative, which aims to reestablish and safeguard essential ocean meadows and other coastal habitats.
The Eco Future Is So Bright, Pangaia Lab x Twelve Wants Us to Wear Shades
Within the last year, scientists have reported the development of a method to channel CO2 emissions into a resource that can serve as the foundation for manufacturing products including electronics, cars, clothing and accessories with the technology serving as a replacement for fossil fuel–based plastics.
Ralph Lauren and Dow Collaborate on New Process to Dye Cotton More Sustainably
Ralph Lauren and Dow are open-sourcing a new platform that aims to transform how the apparel industry dyes cotton.
NuOrder to Launch Enhanced Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Retailer Experience
NuOrder, a leading B2B commerce platform, is launching a new buyer experience for Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retailers this fall.
A Sustainable-Jeans Story: SFI, EB Denim Partner on Vintage-Inspired Collection
When denim company Star Fades International announced its opening in January, the mission was more than simply cultivating the local Los Angeles jeans market.
Junk Kouture Enters U.S. Market
Junk Kouture, a youth-oriented sustainable-fashion competition, has announced its entry into the United States market as part of its global expansion.
Fabric Alternatives PLNT FIBER and FRUT FIBER Introduced by Pangaia
Seeking to combat the negative impacts of pollutive textiles in the fashion industry, materials-science company Pangaia unveiled its latest innovations in the fabric space. Manufactured from plant fibers, Pangaia’s PLNT FIBER and FRUT FIBER were introduced as the company commits further to a mission of moving apparel manxufacturing away from nonorganic cotton and synthetics created from petroleum-based resources.
Boma Jewelry Awarded B Corp Certification
Boma Jewelry, a Seattle-based jewelry brand, was recently awarded B Corp Certification status, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Boma becomes the only jewelry brand in Seattle, as well as one of less than 20 jewelry brands worldwide, to be awarded the certification.
Kornit Commits to Water Conservation and Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions Reduction
Digital-textile production-technology company Kornit Digital Ltd. has released its “2020 Impact and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report,” which reaffirms Kornit’s commitment to achieving specific ESG goals.
VF and Redress Announce 2021 Winner of Sustainable-Fashion Competition
VF Corporation, a leader in branded clothing, footwear and lifestyle accessories, in partnership with the environmental charity Redress announced the winner of the 2021 Redress Design Award, which reflects VF’s ongoing effort to innovate and drive the next generation of environmentally conscious designers.
Fabletics Partners With thredUP to Dive into Resale Program
Fabletics is following the lead of other brands and getting into the resale space while becoming more environmentally conscious.
Carrying a Sustainable Message to DTLA, Preface Hosts On-site Event
Returning to Los Angeles, the Preface show hosted its July 28–29 event at the El Santee Building in the city’s downtown.
Mavi Helps Save Sea Turtles Through Indigo Turtles Project
Global denim-lifestyle brand Mavi is continuing its commitment to sustainability and conservation efforts with the Indigo Turtles Project.
