CHARMING INSIGHTS

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Every time you turn around, new recycled materials pop up—from car bumpers and egg cartons to cans and bottles. And the textile industry is no different.

Driven by looming headlines, increasing consumer demand, and the desire for a circular economy, minimizing waste via recycling and reuse is not just a trend: it’s an expectation. But it’s important to note that not all recycled materials are created equal, creating challenges and opportunities for both brands and consumers.

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Tappr, a digital platform that provides brands with the tools they need to offer meaningful digital experiences to their customers. Through this collaboration, we will offer their innovative Digital Product Passport (DPP) software to our extensive customer base.

President Joe Biden recently announced his decision to uphold tariffs originally imposed by Trump, on over $300 billion worth of Chinese imports. These tariffs, instituted under Section 301, target various Chinese goods, including finished textiles and apparel.

As we’ve written about before, the European Union’s (EU) introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) is a transformative initiative set to revolutionize supply chains worldwide. 

Note: this content is taken directly from the SEC Fact Sheet
On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules to require registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. The Commission proposed the rules on March 21, 2022. The public comment file is available online.