Start-Up Ambercycle Pioneers Sustainable Polyester Recycling
US start-up Ambercycle emerged from their shared concern about the impact of polyester recycling during their senior year at UC Davis. Check the labels on your clothes, and you’ll likely discover a common thread: polyester. From workout shirts and stretchy jeans to pantsuits and underwear, this synthetic fiber, derived from fossil fuels, dominates our wardrobes. […]
Supima Cotton and Michael Stars’ Commitment to the Cotton
Supima Cotton and Michael Stars extend their corporate social responsibility initiatives beyond environmental concerns to actively support educational and youth-centered causes. In the pursuit of a net positive impact, companies are increasingly recognizing the need to extend their efforts beyond mere carbon reduction. While environmental responsibility is crucial, a comprehensive approach involving environmental, social, and […]
How the AQRe Project is Elevating Supima Cotton
The Supima brand, renowned for its American-grown Pima cotton, launched the AQRe Project this past July. This groundbreaking platform, designed to ensure the authenticity, quality, and ethical responsibility of the American-grown cotton used in garments, as Marc Lewkowitz highlights, President and CEO of Supima. The project leverages cutting-edge technology, blending blockchain-based traceability and forensic science […]
Graduate Competes in New York Fashion Week’s Supima Cotton Design Competition
The competition serves as a global platform for fashion designers to launch their careers by using premium Supima cotton fabric. Kent State University alumna Wendy Weng, representing the School of Fashion, made waves in the fashion world by participating in the prestigious 2023 Supima Design Competition at New York Fashion Week, held from September 7th […]
Revolutionizing Sustainability with Recycled Polyester
Textile producers have developed advanced processes to break down recycled polyester clothing, attracting investments and interest from major fashion brands. In today’s fashion world, polyester has become ubiquitous, spanning all price ranges from affordable to high-end designer garments. A staggering 85% of discarded polyester clothing ends up in landfills or incineration. Only a small fraction […]
Supima Cotton Embarks on a French Journey for Global Design Competitions
Supima Cotton is embarking on a global fashion showcase, commencing with the 38th International Festival of Fashion in Hyères. To empower designers worldwide, Supima has set its sights on a grand showcase in the fashion capitals of France. The journey begins with Supima’s involvement in the 38th edition of the renowned International Festival of Fashion, […]
How Designer Jianhui Yanis Crafting Eco-Chic Styles with Sustainable Fabrics
Yan prioritizes repurposing discarded and leftover materials from workshops and factories to prevent environmental harm, enabling sustainable fabrics in fashion. In today’s world, sustainability is a critical issue that extends far beyond the usual suspects. While we often think of fashion as an industry focused on style and trends, the clothing we wear carries a […]
