Sustainability
Lenzing: a circular economy requires more innovation and collaboration
We spoke with Florian Heubrandner, Vice President Global Textiles Business at Lenzing AG, and Birgit Schnetzlinger, Head of Functional Wear Segment, to better understand how sustainability helped the company become a global technology leader in fibres’ production and discuss a more sustainable future for the industry
adidas adopts traceability solution for material compliance
The company is among the first ones to adopt the Stockholm-based company TrusTrace Certified Material compliance solution, which enables near real-time traceability at the material level
MICAM closes with nearly 30 thousand visitors
Under the #BetterTogether hashtag, the four trade fairs dedicated to fashion and accessories showcased products of over 1 400 brands, confirming the events as a singular opportunity for networking
MICAM to focus on sustainability
The upcoming edition of the international footwear trade show at Fiera Milano Rho, to be held from the 13th to the 15th of March, will carry several initiatives centred around sustainability
Footwear business not expected to be carbon neutral by 2050
Sustainability is becoming more of a real concern for businesses and inhabitants of this world. However, some claim this is just a fashion trend or a marketing tool. With that in mind we have asked our panel if the footwear industry will be able to be carbon neutral by 2050. Half of the respondents don’t believe that will happen
Leather Naturally publishes Guide to Modern Leather Making
The Guide to Modern Leather Making (MLMG) intends to constitute a comprehensive tool to anyone wanting to learn more about the production of modern leather
Allbirds launches new resale platform
The ReRun resale platform, launched in partnership with Trove, a provider of recommerce services, is part of the Californian-based company’s holistic commitment to sustainability
Leather Naturally (LN) and Leather Working Group (LWG) join forces
The two leather industry non-profits have announced a reciprocal membership agreement. They will collaborate more closely to help consumers overcoming certain misconceptions about leather
Tríbio: the newest Portuguese sustainable brand in the market
The Portuguese brand wants to take care of the Planet first. It stands out for being truly biodegradable and compostable and having every component certified
Brazilian footwear launches series on sustainability
The ten-episode international series is part of a campaign, to be launched this year, that intends to reposition Brazil as a sustainable player worldwide
Anna Yona: we all need to be part of the solution
We have spoken to Anna Yona who founded the German company Wildling Shoes alongside her husband, Ran Yona, in 2015, to find out a bit more about its innovative concept of healthy shoe and how one original idea grew into a brand awarded for its design and quality standards
Bolflex promotes a circular economy
The Portuguese company of footwear components has announced to have recycled 1 200 tons of raw material in 2020, doubling the quantity as compared to the previous year
Cost of merchandise and raw materials is the main concern of the footwear business
The COVID-19 pandemic created pressure on the global supply chains, which has resulted in shortages of materials and increased transport prices. The cost of merchandise and raw materials is now the main concern of the footwear industry
Price of footwear is the most important driver in the buying decision
A combination of factors will determine the consumer’s decision to choose a pair of shoes. With a view to find out what are the most relevant drivers in that process, we have asked our experts to choose the most relevant factors. Price is at the top of the list
Verney Shoes: reconciling fashion, sustainability, animal protection and ethics
The Portuguese footwear brand produces locally using materials from other industries, such as apple, hemp, recycled plastic bottles, recycled clothing, to promote a circular economy-
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