fur | YnFx - Part 4

Valentino to go fur-free as part of its new business plan

Valentino to go fur-free as part of its new business plan

Valentino, the Italian fashion house, has revealed a business model change that will see the company go fur-free in 2022 and phase out its RedValentino collection in 2024. Maison Valentino will

Puma to eliminate mulesed fur by 2025

Refurbishment program of Nike gives second life to returned shoes

Refurbishment program of Nike gives second life to returned shoes

American sporting company Nike has initiated a refurbishment scheme in which consumers can return Nike sneakers, which are either resold, donated, or recycled. The scheme extends the existence of

Luxury designers Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga ditch fur

Luxury designers Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga ditch fur

Alexander McQueen, a British fashion house, and Balenciaga, a luxury Spanish designer brand, are the newest Kering-owned brands to abandon fur. Stella McCartney, Armani, Prada, Versace, DKNY,

Top designers urge UK prime minister to ban fur sales in the UK

Top designers urge UK prime minister to ban fur sales in the UK

Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood are among the eight iconic fashion brands that are urging UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ban fur sales. Although the farming of fur was banned in 2003

House of Fluff introduces plant-based fur in its new collection

House of Fluff introduces plant-based fur in its new collection

As animal lovers refuse to buy fur and leather, and although they are marketed as natural, both components undergo heavy chemical treatment before being dispatched for purchase. Faux provides other

#FurFreeBritain campaign gains momentum

#FurFreeBritain campaign gains momentum

A survey conducted by British consumers has found that a large segment of people welcomes a ban on animal fur imports. Only 3% of the participants comply to wear animal products. A campaign

Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste

Spring textile fairs postponed in Shanghai by Messe Frankfurt

Spring textile fairs postponed in Shanghai by Messe Frankfurt

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Messe Frankfurt is postponing the spring editions of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Spring. The

DuPont™ Sorona® faux fur bags ISPO Textrend “Best Product”

DuPont™ Sorona® faux fur bags ISPO Textrend “Best Product”

DuPont™ Sorona® faux fur was awarded the ISPO Textrend “Best Product” in the Accelerated Eco category for the Fall/Winter 2021-22 season. As the apparel industry is increasingly pivoting away