California Apparel News asked experts in fiber, yarn and fabric: What region of the world should be afforded more attention for its contributions to fiber, yarn or fabric, and why do you feel the experts and artists in this particular area deserve a brighter spotlight?
As conversations covering fashion sustainability focus on the origin and life cycle of goods, from farm to closet, how can a brand of any size or designer of any experience level take the first steps toward implementing traceability?
With sustainable messaging ubiquitous within the apparel industry, what actions can companies take to relay a true commitment to ecological responsibility?
May 19, 2021
Eastman recently introduced Naia™ Renew cellulosic staple fiber made using 60-percent wood pulp and 40-percent recycled waste plastics.
Innovation, collaboration and a carbon-footprint-focus abound in the polymer and fiber industries.
TW Special Report
The topic of sustainability has grown to a point that virtually every sector of manufacturing has sustainability initiatives. There is no shortage of headlines on the subject in Textile World, fiber and polymer companies included. Demand by consumers and apparel brands are driving sustainability initiatives beyond recycling to consider the entire carbon footprint. New brands are emerging and partnerships formed to gain position in the sustainability space.