Recycling mixed fabrics containing elastomers has always been challenging. However, with the latest technologies, it is becoming possible to separate the fibers and maximize garment recycling.
Slow fashion: is fast fashion running on borrowed time?
While still little discussed by the general public, the slow fashion approach as opposed to fast fashion already has many protagonists and interlocutors. So, what can we do in this context?
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Ecodesign Directive: the prohibition to destroy unsold clothes and shoes will soon be imposed
To be specific: clothes, shoes, and general accessories. The new Ecodesign Directive has extremely strict regulations for the fashion industry that will become effective in 2026.
The fashion footprint on the environment
The fashion industry has an enormous negative impact on the environment, but what do we mean by enormous? Is it possible to measure the industry’s environmental footprint? Let’s take a look at the figures.
Circular economy in the fashion industry
What do we mean when we talk about circular economy in the fashion industry? How can it help sustainability? Here is what producers and consumers can do to extend the life cycle of fibres.
Textile reuse and recycling: M&A have joined Corertex
We are already operative at M&A Export when it comes to circular economy applied to fashion, but we wanted to do more and reduce textile waste even further. This is why we have become a member of Corertex – a textile reuse and recycling consortium.
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5 best practices to bring sustainability into fashion
What can manufacturer brands actually do to bring sustainability into fashion? There are many possible ways: here is a selection of 5 best practices to implement in corporate strategies and in production processes.
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