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Fashion Sustainability Kits Boost Student Knowledge Three Times but Cost Still Blocks Action: University of Georgia Study

August 17, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 4 min

TCF POST Report ATHENS, Ga. — Fashion sustainability education can sharply improve students’ knowledge and strengthen their willingness to act, but affordability, accessibility and convenience remain major barriers to turning awareness into lasting behaviour, according to a new University of Georgia study. Published recently in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, the … Read more

Apparel Alliance Rolls Out Version 2 of Supply Chain Taxonomy, Raising the Bar for ESG Reporting and Sustainable Sourcing

August 4, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 5 min

TCF POST Special Report Amsterdam / Hong Kong / Oakland, Calif. – A coalition of the global apparel industry’s leading sustainability organisations has unveiled an updated framework for classifying supply chain processes—a technical development that could significantly influence how brands source products, report environmental impacts, and comply with increasingly stringent sustainability regulations. The apparel … Read more

LPP Revamps Used Clothing Collection Model with Wtórpol to Scale Circular Textile Operations

August 4, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 4 min

TCF POST Report Warsaw, Poland: LPP, one of Central Europe’s fastest-growing fashion retailers, has overhauled its in-store used-clothing collection programme by appointing textile-recovery specialist Wtórpol as its exclusive operational partner. The move strengthens the Polish apparel group’s circular economy strategy as new textile waste regulations drive a sharp increase in post-consumer garment collections. The … Read more

eBay Completes Acquisition of Gen Z Fashion Marketplace Depop to Accelerate Circular Fashion Growth

August 1, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 3 min

TCF POST Report SAN JOSE, Calif. — eBay Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Depop, a leading consumer-to-consumer (C2C) fashion marketplace with a highly engaged Gen Z and Millennial customer base. The acquisition builds on eBay’s continued momentum in fashion, a more than $10 billion annual GMV category for the company, … Read more

Reformation Targets IPO Valuation $1 Billion with Fashion Sustainably Branding

July 20, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 2 min

TCF POST Report LOS ANGELES — Reformation, the global womenswear brand that turned eco-friendly apparel into a viral fashion status symbol, has officially launched the roadshow for its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The Vernon, California-based retailer is seeking a valuation of up to $1 billion, marking a high-profile test of public-market appetite for … Read more

BioFibreLoop project pushes optimisation of bio-based, non-toxic functional textiles

July 15, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 1 min

TCF POST Report The BioFibreLoop project—coordinated by the Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung (DITF)—has reached a critical milestone with the completion of its first functional Digital Twin, a virtual modeling tool designed to revolutionize the production of sustainable, non-toxic textiles. Technical Innovation Economic and Sustainability Impact

Harmonizing Profitability with Sustainability: Beyond Superficial ‘Green’ Branding in Apparel Manufacturing

July 12, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 3 min

TCF POST Special Report The latest industry research has identified mechanisms that can help apparel manufacturers in South Asia and across the developing world succeed in balancing two dual goals: profitability and sustainability. The researchers at Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Business, Law and Arts suggest that by utilizing advanced traceability technologies, companies can move … Read more

RecyTube Project Demonstrates Viable Circular Economy Model for Textile Industry

July 10, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 4 min

TCF POST Report KONRADSREUTH/HOF, Germany – The recently concluded “RecyTube” research project has marked a significant milestone in sustainable textile manufacturing, successfully demonstrating that production waste—previously destined for energy recovery or landfills—can be transformed into high-quality materials. Over two and a half years, a collaborative effort between Hof University of Applied Sciences, the textile manufacturer … Read more

Carter’s, Inc. Reports Tangible Progress in Responsible Sourcing and Circularity Initiatives

July 8, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 3 min

TCF POST Report ATLANTA — Carter’s, Inc. announced significant progress in its sustainability initiatives throughout 2025, highlighting increased use of sustainable cotton in its children’s wear lines and a substantial reduction in virgin plastic packaging. As the largest retailer and wholesaler of children’s and teen apparel in North America, the company also reported intensified efforts … Read more

Indian Athletes to Promote Jute Apparel at Commonwealth Games

July 8, 2026 by TCF Post Desk

TCF Post Desk · 2 min

TCFPOST Report Indian athletes and team members are set to promote “Made in India” jute-viscose blended apparel at the Commonwealth Games 2026, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. “This marks the first occasion on which jute-based apparel will be showcased at an international multi-sport event. The initiative is expected … Read more

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