Sourcing Journal

1 day ago | sourcingjournal.com | Peter Sadera

What a difference a decade can make. Back in 2015, as I assumed the role of chief executive officer at Better Cotton, a world still reeling from the financial crisis dared to act to create a sustainable future. At COP-21, in France, 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement, committing themselves to keeping the planet’s temperature at no more than 1.5 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

1 day ago | sourcingjournal.com | Angela Velasquez

Fashion for Good recently published an article that examines the environmental challenges of denim production and provides alternatives for more circular systems. Denim has been a key focus for the collaborative organization that champions sustainable fashion since its launch in 2017. It makes sense as it shares a hometown with brands like G-Star, Scotch & Soda, Denham and institutions like the Jeans School.

2 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Angela Velasquez

Here’s a quick roundup of the latest news from leading denim brands. No44 introduced “Unfiltered. Unscripted,” a new collection and campaign that positions wearing denim as an experience. Styles include the high-waisted, slightly barrel-shaped Ellis jean, and pleated, wide-leg Haru jean. Washes span white to inky Cosmic Blue.   Cotton, post-consumer recycled cotton, viscose and recycled polyester are used throughout the collection’s fabrics.

2 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Sarah Jones

Usually when new material innovations are introduced, they are touted as a substitute for a conventional material—for instance, a faux leather. But rather than being a replacement for traditional textile fibers, Gozen’s Lunaform is going a step further with the goal of building a “new material reality,” explained the startup’s CEO Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki on the latest episode of Lenzing’s Blue Cast podcast.

2 days ago | sourcingjournal.com | Angela Velasquez

LaundRE, the London-based, tech-driven laundry committed to reducing waste, is getting ready to flip the switch and launch. Founded by CEO Salli Deighton, the Docklands facility aims to provide U.K. brands with a local solution for small-batch laundry and finishing powered by laser, ozone and nebulization technologies. Deighton gave SJ Denim a virtual tour of the laundry floor outfitted with Jeanologia’s G2 and laser machinery and Yilmac’s Jeanius nebulizing systems and washing machines.