Raw Material Extraction
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Raw Material Extraction
Virgin raw materials extraction should support renewable and regenerative practises rather than deplete natural resources. Explore the resources to get a better understanding of fibres in order to select the most adapted ones.
In this case study, see how Levi’s identified their waste hotspots across the supply chain. Not only did they significantly reduce their environmental impact across the product’s life cycle, it also led to new industry standards and innovative solutions towards cleaner denim.
Here are some places to build your community and network with those suppliers and resources who make it their business to work with better materials. We hope this will support your sourcing needs, enabling you to contact them directly and learn about their products and services. This directory will be reviewed often, to keep you updated on available resources.
In this case study, Javier Goyeneche talks about how he set out to revolutionize the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future.
In this case study, Camilla talks about why fibres are so important to design decisions and how to take control by understanding their lifecycle.
This guide provides an introduction to the key role of fibres in the circular fashion system and gives you an overview of the environmental impact of natural and man-made fibres.
This guide presents to you examples of pre-consumer and post-consumer waste textile. You will understand their sources, how to recapture their value, along with tips on how to source waste textile.
In this case study, Lizzie Harrison shares her approach to sourcing textile waste for her brand Antiform.
On this interactive website, create your very own pair of jeans and see its environmental impact while learning about innovations that are transforming fashion sustainability.
Discover the Higg Index, an important industry tool that empowers brands, retailers and manufacturers to measure and make informed decisions regarding the environmental and social impacts of their products.
Explore how Selyn is driving innovation within the handloom sector and providing sustainable employment, whilst preserving and developing Sri Lankan handloom heritage and craft.
Explore how Eastman, Naia™ cellulosic fibre’s manufacturer, has paired responsible sourcing with low impact manufacturing processes to develop a high-performing yarn that offers a sustainable alternative to designers.
In this video, Amanda Johnston talks about the latest innovative fibres. She shares why fibre knowledge is important and how to make a better choice with materials.
Learn about the key environmental impacts of the two commonly used fibres of cotton and polyester at five stages in a garment’s lifecycle, from raw materials to end of life.
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