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Received today — 30 April 2026 The Business of Fashion
Received — 27 April 2026 The Business of Fashion

Why Fashion Is Still Stuck on Sustainability Double Standards

24 April 2026 at 20:34
As the presence of PFAs in apparel comes into the spotlight, and ‘sustainable’ collaborations driven by overproduction hit the market, fashion’s definition of sustainability looks increasingly hard to defend.

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Fashion’s chosen blindness in seeing the people and planet as one while pushing for a more climate-friendly industry, has never been more glaring.

Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices

21 April 2026 at 17:15
The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.

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Clean Clothes Campaign filed a lawsuit in the Netherlands against Levi Strauss & Co., alleging the brand misled shoppers with claims about ethical labour practices across its supply chain.

Textile Recyclers Are Back From the Brink. Now They Just Need Customers.

21 April 2026 at 04:30
Europe’s textile-to-textile recycling sector is rebounding from a crisis and regaining momentum as new regulations drive investment. But to succeed in the long run, it needs more brands to buy in.

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Europe’s textile-to-textile recycling sector is rebounding from a crisis and regaining momentum as new regulations drive investment. But to succeed in the long run, it needs more brands to buy in.
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