Vollebak introduces sweaters made from old bulletproof vests and firefighting gear
Vollebak, a five-year-old British brand of sustainable men’s sports and adventure wear, is launching a line of sweaters made from old bulletproof vests and firefighter suits. The Garbage Sweater is made from 70 percent recycled meta-aramid and 30 percent recycled para-aramid fibers. Firefighter suits are typically made of meta-aramid, which ...
Adidas partners with Common Goal to help undeserved communities
Adidas has announced a long-term partnership with Common Goal to promote lasting social change among under-served communities and create a better and more inclusive future through football. Common Goal’s members pledge 1 percent of their earnings to a central fund, allocated to high-impact organizations that harness the power of football ...
TNF, Timberland and Vans get high marks for transparency
Three VF Corp brands – The North Face (TNF), Timberland and Vans - ranked high in the 2021 Fashion Transparency Index published by Fashion Revolution, a global activism movement that is pushing for greater disclosure in fashion supply chains, warning that progress in transparency in the sector generally remains ...
Salomon announces sustainability goals around its sports marketing efforts
Salomon is committing to improving the environmental impact of its in-person events, athletes and ambassadors. The brand has outlined specific sustainability-related goals to meet by 2025, touching both the protection of local nature and the overall emissions related to sports marketing.
Pentland sees “modern slavery” escalating
In the fifth edition of its Modern Slavery Report, released a few days ago, Pentland Brands looks back on a year that presented unprecedented challenges to those already at risk of forced labor, excessive hours and discrimination in the workplace. According to the Global Slavery Index, 58 percent of the ...
UCI announces Sustainability Guidelines and Sustainability Targets
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced the approval of two key elements of its sustainability strategy: Sustainability Guidelines and Sustainability Targets.