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The impact of Swedish clothing consumption
80% of the climate impact of Swedish clothing consumption stems from the production phase. In other words, most of the impact happens before the garments even hit the racks. Nevertheless, both producers and consumers can help reduce the impact through behavioral change and technical production improvements.
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Policies changing the playing field
Business models prolonging the lifetime of clothes make up a small part of present market, but targeted policies have the potential to change the playing field.
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Shifting the focus from fiber to process
Researchers conclude that there is no specific sustainable textile fiber. Better production processes is the more pressing issue.
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Understanding the Swedish market for pre-owned apparel
A new report investigates the Swedish market for pre-owned apparel and the possibilities of contributing to a more sustainable fashion industry.
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The effect of dyeing and finishing in textile recycling
In a chemical recycling process, decoloring and removal of textile finishing would enhance the fibre dissolving capacity and stabilize the fibre regeneration process.
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The UN Climate Convention requires a changed fashion industry
On December 10, 2018, the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action was presented at the COP24 Katowice climate summit. The charter aims to gather all players in the fashion industry in signing 16 concrete points for a better and more sustainable future industry.
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New research pushing the limits for ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ fashion
After two years of research Mistra Future Fashion is honored to present, in collaboration with Centre for Circular Design at University of the Arts London and Filippa K, an exhibition pushing the limits of ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ fashion. Started in 2016, the...
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Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action to be launched by UNFCCC
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will launch the new ‘Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action’ at COP24.
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Circular Design Speeds featured as heroes of bioeconomy
The industry embedded pilot ‘Circular Design Speed’ is featured as heroes of bioeconomy in a new video series ‘Made of Courage’ relaesed by The Nordic Council of Minister.
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New test method for measuring microplastics shedding
A new article proposes a standard test method for measuring microplastics shedding during everyday wash of fabrics and garments.
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Höstens Hållbara Stil
2016-09-24
Göteborgsposten
Nordic Days in Sarajevo: Equality & Sustainable Fashion
2016-05-25
Nordic Fashion Association
