With the environmental tax on textiles, Europe will stop fast fashion. Last week the European Parliament voted for new obligations for the textile sector – to foot the bill for collection, sorting and recycling. The rules cover products such as clothing and accessories, blankets, bedding, curtains, hats, shoes, mattresses and carpets, including goods containing textile materials...
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In many stores today it is difficult to find clothing that does not say on the label that it is made from "recycled materials". In H&M's collection last year, for example, 79 percent of the polyester was from recycled materials, and next year the company intends to recycle it again. The Swedish fast fashion giant told AFP...
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Scientists have succeeded in creating a solar-powered smart garment that functions as a personal air conditioner. The possibilities of application are numerous, from use in areas with extreme weather conditions on Earth, to the creation of special clothing for living and working in space, writes "The Independent". The system uses a flexible solar cell and an electronic device, which together form a garment that...
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Serbian singer Aleksandra Prijović (28) held five concerts in the Zagreb Arena. During the performances, the famous singer had several different fashion outfits, which apparently cost her a dizzying amount of money. As the Telegraph reports, the clothes can be found on the brands' official websites, which means the prices are reliable, and when everything is…
Extreme heat and flooding could wipe out $65 billion in clothing export revenue in four Asian countries by 2030 due to harsh working conditions and plant closures, according to a study published by Schroders and Cornell University. Research into the supply chains of six global brands for...
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