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What exactly does “regenerative” mean in fashion?

The term “regenerative” is popping up more and more often. But what does it actually mean? And what are regenerative agricultural practices and is there such a thing as regenerative fashion? Many different approaches “‘Regenerative’ is not a defined term,” states Sanne van den Dungen. She is co-founder of Raddis Cotton, an organisation that...

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Toolkit launched to help designers develop into 'regenerative leaders'

Researchers at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with Dutch textile recycling company i-did, have launched the 'Regenerative Leadership Transformation Toolkit'. This is what Dr Kim Poldner, Professor in circular entrepreneurship at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) reported to FashionUnited and can be read...

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H&M presents first mini collection made from regenerative cotton

Fashion brand H&M presented the first garments made from regenerative cotton yesterday. The six-piece H&M Studio mini summer capsule collection channels the holiday mood and includes two maxi dresses, two kaftans, and a bralette with matching flared skirt. “Each piece has been made using Regenerative Organic Certified cotton,” assures H&M in a...

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The Aid by Trade Foundation’s cotton conference: from carbon sequestration to regenerative agriculture and technology

At the annual conference of the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) from 11th to 13th March in Mumbai, India, around 100 experts, researchers and specialists from all over the world came together to discuss current challenges and solutions in the field of sustainable cotton and textile production. This year's event focussed on innovative and digital...

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Cos teams up with Nativa on regenerative wool capsule

Premium high street retailer Cos has partnered with Merino wool specialist Nativa on a limited-edition capsule collection championing regenerative farming practices “that aim to nurture positive change”. In a statement, Cos said that the 8-piece regenerative wool capsule is part of its ongoing commitment to “traceability and transparency” and...

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Mango is making advances in sustainability and for the first time will use regenerative cotton in products on sale in 2024

Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, is moving forward in its journey towards sustainability and, for the first time, will use cotton originating from regenerative agriculture in products on sale next year. To achieve this, the company has joined forces with Materra, a British-Indian company which specialises in designing solutions for...

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Ba&sh teams up with Nativa to develop regenerative farming

French contemporary brand Ba&sh is partnering with Nativa on a new project to help develop and finance regenerative farming practices for farms in Uruguay. As part of the agreement, Ba&sh will incorporate regenerative wool from these farms into its future knitwear collections and as part of its increased efforts to protect biodiversity and...

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Aid by Trade Foundation introduces new Regenerative Cotton Standard

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), known for its cotton standards Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and Cotton made in Africa Organic, has expanded its range to include the Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS). It intends to offer both textile companies and cotton farmers a holistic new approach to responding to the growing challenges in the cotton...

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Podcast: What is regenerative fashion?

The fashion industry is facing a big change. Not only must it act 'less bad', it must bring about positive change. So not just less harmful fashion, or even sustainable fashion - but perhaps the answer is regenerative fashion. But what it is and why does it go further than just fibre? This podcast from The Conscious Style Podcast takes a deep...

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Capri Holdings announces partnership to support regenerative agriculture in US

Capri Holdings has teamed up with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support and accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in the US. The luxury fashion group, which owns brands Versace, Michael Kors, and Jimmy Choo, said the three-year partnership aims to improve 150,000 acres of US grasslands “to drive a...

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Armani announces Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project

The Armani Group has announced a collaboration with the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance on a new project called the Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project. The move signals the brand’s commitment to sustainable practices in the Italian fashion industry. The project aims to establish an experimental agroforestry...

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Ventile funds regenerative agriculture in Egypt

Sustainable textile manufacturer Ventile has announced a joint venture with The Egyptian Biodynamic Association [EBDA], an organic and regenerative farming association to support Egyptian farmers in applying biodynamic cotton farming methods. The joint venture aims will support EBDA, which has 2,380 farming members around Egypt, as they help...