California’s always been a trendsetter in the fashion industry, but they’re taking trends to the next level, spurring global transformations that go deeper than style. At the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement, California businesses and leaders are redefining what it means to be a green brand.
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From Trend to Transformation: California’s Journey to Sustainable Fashion
By Rich Ringeisen on Oct 28, 2024 1:56:40 PM
Topics: sustainability
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The 7 Biggest Sustainability Challenges Facing American Brands
By Rich Ringeisen on Oct 25, 2024 11:14:43 AM
American brands are struggling to navigate modern commerce, with consumers and policymakers leading the charge for more accountability when it comes to sustainable fashion. With slow progress on all ends, brands and retailers are struggling to reconcile business growth with transparent environmental responsibility.
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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 Outdated logos, inconsistent messaging, and changing consumer expectations can signal that it is time for a refresh.
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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.
Read moreTopics: sustainability circularity Charming.Digi Laws
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When it comes to sustainable textiles, recycled materials are not created equal
By Monique Broring on Jul 1, 2024 11:59:48 AM
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.
Topics: sustainability circularity
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The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures: Final Rules
By CHARMING STAFF on Apr 15, 2024 11:29:07 AM
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.
Topics: sustainability circularity
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On Navigating Sustainability: Why Digital Product Passports (DPP) are the Future
By CHARMING STAFF on Jan 16, 2024 11:03:08 AM
It’s no secret that the fashion industry continues to find itself at a crossroads, grappling with ever changing sustainability and circularity requirements. In this blog post, we will dive into the key problems brands face as policies change and explore why a digital passport solution emerges as a critical tool -- both from an environmental compliance standpoint and to help the industry achieve a more sustainable future.
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Charming Proudly Sponsors AAFA 2024 Product Safety and Compliance Seminar
By CHARMING STAFF on Jan 3, 2024 1:38:55 PM
Charming Trim, a leading provider of ecologically conscious apparel trim and packaging, is proud to be a sponsor of the American Apparel & Footwear Association's (AAFA) 2024 Products and Compliance Seminar on February 14 and 15 in Long Beach, CA.
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Why greenwashing has become a hot topic and what you can do about it
By Jeremy Van Houten on Jan 9, 2023 5:37:07 PM
With an increasing number of consumers willing to spend more for products they believe to be more sustainable, it can be tempting to focus your marketing and messaging efforts on the most eco-friendly aspects of your products.
Unfortunately, that is often the first step onto the slippery slope of greenwashing: making unsubstantiated claims that can mislead consumers into believing that a company’s products are more environmentally friendly than they really are.
Topics: consumer insights sustainability
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Q&A With Kathleen Talbot, Chief Sustainability Officer at Reformation
By Rich Ringeisen on Oct 4, 2022 4:23:27 PM
We had the distinct pleasure of hosting a Q&A with Kathleen Talbot, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Operations at Reformation to pick her brain about one of our favorite topics: sustainability in the apparel industry.
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