sustainability
California SB 707 is the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles in the United States. It makes brands, importers, and retailers financially responsible for end-of-life collection, repair, and recycling. That responsibility attaches to any apparel and textile product they place on…
The EU Digital Product Passport is a digital record, linked to a scannable identifier on the product, that discloses a garment’s materials, origin, and environmental footprint. It comes from the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force in July 2024. For fashion brands specifically, the Digital Product…
Reduce sample rounds in apparel development from 3–5 to 1–2 with this 7-step guide: tech packs, 3D sampling, PLM, fit comments, vendor scorecards.
Fast fashion dominates the fashion industry today. It delivers trendy clothing at record speed. It promises cheap clothing and constant fashion trends. Many consumers enjoy new clothing every week. Many young women feel pressure to avoid wearing the same outfit twice. The economic benefits of fast fashion often accrue to…
If you landed here, you probably typed the same question most people do: is reformation fast fashion? It’s a fair question. “Fast fashion” feels like a clear label. But the term covers a whole business model. And Reformation doesn’t fit neatly into one box. Reformation is a pretty popular fashion…
Circular fashion reshapes the fashion industry with a system that keeps materials in use. The concept of circular fashion serves as a foundational idea guiding sustainable practices and the shift from linear to circular models. The circular model replaces the traditional linear model. The linear model drives textile waste, water…
1. Introduction: The Future of Fabric Innovation The textile industry is undergoing a transformation unlike any in its long history. Fueled by creativity, engineering, and scientific breakthroughs, this shift is redefining the way fabrics are created, designed, and used. Innovative textiles are not only changing what we wear – they…
1. From Mass Production to Made On-Demand The fashion industry relied for decades on mass production and large inventory models. This process created overproduction, high storage costs, and unsold stock that ended up as waste. The shift to made on-demand clothing marks a revolutionary change that reduces waste and boosts…
Fashion tech is redefining how the fashion industry operates. From wearable technology and smart textiles to digital clothing and virtual reality, the transformation is massive. Fashion brands now integrate artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and blockchain technology into their business models to enhance sustainability, supply chain transparency, and customer experience. The…
The fashion industry is evolving faster than ever. Global competition, rising sustainability standards, and the push for digital transformation demand tools that unite creativity with efficiency. Fashion brands now rely on advanced PLM software to manage every detail of the entire product development process. Modern fashion product lifecycle management is…
