work+environment | YnFx - Part 117

Loading…

2020-10-26 10:48:47

Allbirds venture into the apparel space to make necessities sustainable

Allbirds has launched a sustainable line of tight capsule T-shirts, sweaters and puffers retailing at various locations in the US, Europe and New Zealand. The four-year-old brand has raised over

2020-10-26 10:42:21

PEFC prompts dialog with the fashion industry via sustainable campaign

The Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new campaign in order to raise industrial awareness on the importance of sourcing materials from sustainably sourced forests. The

2020-10-26 06:36:18

What are the properties of Neoprene fabric?

Manufactured as a substitute for synthetic rubber, neoprene has a lot of properties. • Impermeability: In comparison to other types of fibers, neoprene is not at all permeable. Water or any

2020-10-26 06:19:17

What are the properties of cork fiber?

Cork is completely recyclable and even biodegradable material. Being natural materials lets see what are the physical and mechanical properties of cork material: • Light-weight: Cork is a

2020-10-26 06:12:51

How is cork fabric made?

Cork naturally grows on cork oak trees and requires skill and knowledge to harvest it from the bark of the tree. The European Cork Federation has set up many rules and guidelines for cork extraction

2020-10-26 06:05:04

What are the end uses of mushroom fabric?

There is a wide variety of products available in the market which are made from mushroom fabric or mycelium. Mushroom leather or mushroom fabric can be used as sustainable materials and it is

2020-10-23 13:12:49

Ellen’s MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign inspire circularity

The Jeans Redesign project by Ellen MacArthur Foundation aims to make the denim industry more circular. Many other brands have launched products adhering to this foundation. Leading apparel

2020-10-23 13:06:26

Lee joins hands with Appalachia to make suitability more accessible

The iconic denim brand Lee known for its apparel has joined hands with AppHarvest to be the official and exclusive supplier for employees at its new high-tech greenhouse in Appalachia. The

2020-10-20 13:03:20

Mohair industry rely on Oritain to ensure traceability

The industry body for the country’s mohair has entered into a contract with a material verification specialist Oritain. South Africa is known for producing over 50% of the world’s mohair,

2020-10-16 12:47:20

Regenerative farming program makes its way into sustainability

The IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and WWF India have launched a regenerative farming program in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The landscape program entitled ‘Regenerative

« Previous 1 … 115 116 117 118 119 … 183 Next »