Spotlight on sustainability

Spotlight on…Sustainability in design

Today’s retailers and brand owners work at a frantic pace, producing and selling more and more garments at ever-cheaper prices…

US: Levi’s rolls out life-cycle product tags

US denim firm Levi Strauss & Co said that from January 2010 it will be the first major retailer to…

US: Timberland cuts emissions but misses renewables goal

Outdoor footwear and apparel operator Timberland has reported a 27% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions since 2006, as part of…

SWITZERLAND: Outdoor groups coordinate sustainability efforts

The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and the Outdoor Industry Association(OIA) in the US have agreed to work together to co-ordinate…

Speaking with style: Mike Barry, head of sustainable business, M&S

Recessions are difficult times for most retailers but Marks & Spencer (M&S) arguably has a harder time than most. Not…

UK: Sustainability is good for business says M&S exec

The drive for companies to differentiate themselves through creative sustainability initiatives is not only good for business but will open…

SOURCING: Puma digs further down supply chain

Sporting goods firm Puma has added "lower tier" suppliers to its factory monitoring programme, and continues to roll out a…

GERMANY: Adidas tops sustainability index

German sporting goods firm Adidas Group has announced being rated an industry leader in sustainability issues and corporate responsibility by…

COMMENT: Lean is green in apparel product development

Within the apparel industry the dialogue on sustainability has mainly focused on the production of ‘green products’ and the use…

COMMENT: Sustainability raises the bar on apparel sourcing

From credit problems at CIT, to falling pay and rising opposition to the political situation in Honduras, textile and apparel…