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From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: The Impacts of Smart Care Labels

By CHARMING STAFF on Oct 11, 2024 4:02:11 PM

For decades, the humble care label has been a boring necessity, resting inconspicuously inside your garments. Between the abstract care symbols and generic origin attribution, there was never a real need to take too much time inspecting the label. 

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Topics: DPP
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“Navigating the Future of Fashion” Webinar Empowers Textile Leaders to Prepare for the DPP

By Andy Van Duyse on Oct 4, 2024 11:51:36 AM

On September 17, 2024, three industry experts came together to discuss the advent of the digital product passport (DPP). Bas van der Pol (Founder of Tappr), Jeanet van der Stoel (Sector Lead Textile & Apparel at GS1), and Neil Greenhalgh (Digital Solutions Director of Charming Trim) put their heads together to share about DPP regulations, predictions, and best practices.

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Topics: DPP
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When Is It Time for a Rebrand?

By Rich Ringeisen on Sep 23, 2024 12:25:50 PM

Every clothing company's brand identity is woven into the fabric of its products. However, as business evolves, the brand image may start to fray. Outdated logos, inconsistent messaging, and changing consumer expectations can signal that it is time for a refresh. 

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Topics: sustainability Labels
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How traceability is changing (and improving) the manufacturing industry

By Neil Greenhalgh on Sep 16, 2024 11:48:08 AM

In 2024, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of discussion on topics like circularity, sustainability, and environmental friendliness in the manufacturing space. With the buzz on protecting the environment comes new, relevant ways to stay sustainable.

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Topics: DPP Charming.Digi Traceability
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Tracking “Pre-Loved” Products with a Digital Product Passport

By Neil Greenhalgh on Sep 11, 2024 11:33:17 AM

Consumers are driving the change for better transparency when it comes to the products they purchase. Whether it’s a brand-new product or a “pre-loved” item, consumers want to know more about the history of the things they own.  

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Topics: DPP Charming.Digi
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How California’s EPR Law Could Affect Your Brand or Textile Company

By Andy Van Duyse on Sep 4, 2024 9:14:55 AM

Four decades ago, the European Union passed an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation, requiring textile manufacturers to take accountability for the entire lifecycle of their products — not just the production and distribution.

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Topics: Charming.Digi Laws
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Charming Trim Sponsors 2024 SJ x Rivet Sustainability LA

By Rich Ringeisen on Sep 3, 2024 1:32:36 PM

It’s Charming Trim’s mission to educate and inspire sustainability in the textile and manufacturing industry worldwide. This September, we’re bringing that mission to life as a proud sponsor of the Sourcing Journal x Rivet Sustainability Los Angeles event. 

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Topics: Events
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How the Digital Product Passport Transforms The Customer Experience

By Andy Van Duyse on Aug 20, 2024 3:10:38 PM

In the Age of Information, customers are growing more interested in understanding the full story behind their purchases than ever before. The Harvard Business Review discovered consumer concerns about sustainability are rising, and buyers are looking to make sure their purchases are ethical, practical, and authentic

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Topics: digital product passport (DPP) Charming.Digi
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Bangladesh political events impact global production

By Rich Ringeisen on Aug 14, 2024 12:01:42 PM

After months of protest, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stepped down from her position and fled the country to India. She has served as Prime Minister for over two decades, and the impact of this event can be felt around the world. Here’s what happened — and how it might affect your organization.

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Topics: supply chain
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Congress Launches Slow Fashion Caucus, Highlighting Circularity

By Liz Magri on Jul 7, 2024 12:05:30 PM

In a groundbreaking move, the United States has taken a serious step toward sustainability with the launch of the Slow Fashion Caucus. This first-ever congressional effort, led by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) alongside Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.), was unveiled in July to address pollution and exploitation plaguing the fast fashion industry. 

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Topics: sustainability circularity Charming.Digi Laws

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