 The recent explosion in material innovation is starting to bear fruit (pardon the pun) with the development of viable leather alternatives made from pineapples, apples, mushrooms and even prickly pear! In todays post we will take a look at 3 promising plant based leathers made by companies that are striving to use more of what mother nature gave them.
 Change is in the air. Momentum in the fashion industry is building. And for the first time since 1938 the status quo of the US garment industry is being challenged. As we speak, federal legislation is being debated that has the potential to regulate and revive the US domestic garment industry with the aim of making it a ‘global leader in responsible garment production’. It is called the FABRIC Act. Let’s find out more about it…
 What is Sedex’s SMETA certification? And how can your suppliers implement it to ensure that production processes within their factories are upholding workers rights? We have explored SA8000 and WRAP certifications in previous posts, today let’s take a look at SMETA.
 Sustainability is the new buzzword in fashion, and sourcing professionals are in a key role to drive sustainability. But what does sustainable sourcing look like? And how can it be built into your sourcing practices? Let’s take a closer look…
 Vegan leather = sustainable leather. Right? Well, not exactly. The term ‘vegan’ can be misleading. Better for animals…absolutely. But better for people and the environment? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. To help shed some light on this we reached out to Salma Merchant Rahmathulla - founder of a vegan leather accessories brand, The Essentials Story and Creative Director of Pelicans Group, one of Europe's largest design and manufacturing companies of customized items in leather and man-made materials. Here's what she had to say.
 The fashion world is abuzz with talk of NFTs. But what exactly are they and how do they stack up when it comes to sustainability? There is great hope that this new technology will reduce fashion’s environmental impact by offering customers a new way of shopping - one that is not reliant on the constant creation of a ‘physical’ product. However, this may not be the full story. Let’s dig a little deeper to find out exactly what NFTs are and whether they can live up to expectations.
 What is WRAP certification? And how can it ensure that production processes within your garment factories are fair and safe for your workers? We explored SA8000 certification in a previous post, today let's take a look at WRAP...
 Did you know that over a quarter of household waste generated in the US is from packaging, much of which comes from online purchases. With retail e-commerce sales in the US expected to increase by a staggering 50 percent in the next four years it's time to rethink packaging. Many companies claim to offer ‘sustainable’ packaging solutions, but what exactly is sustainable packaging and how do you choose which is right for you? As with most things in sustainability, there is no easy answer. Let’s take a look at three types of sustainable packaging options currently available, remembering that although not perfect they are a step in the right direction.
 Continuing last week's blog post (Why Supply Chain Transparency Is Important Beyond Tier 1), we are breaking down 5 practical things you can start doing to improve transparency in your supply chain.
 With Fashion Revolution Week upon us it is timely for us to reflect on the value of transparency in building supply chain standards in fashion. In the nine years since the Rana Plaza collapse, much progress has been made toward improving working conditions for garment workers. However, as the supply chain is decentralized and deep, mapping and sorting beyond tier 1 gets tricky. Let’s take a look at why transparency of the supply chain beyond tier 1 is so important.
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