American Eagle Infuses “Café” Line of Jeans With Recycled Coffee Grounds
byAmerican Eagle’s latest line of jeans comes with a side of coffee—recycled coffee, that is.
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Levi’s Wellthread Collection Launches
byEarlier this month, Levi’s announced the Fall 2015 launch of the Levi’s Wellthread™ Collection, which touts a holistic approach to sustainable product design: The line was made in 100 percent cotton for easier recyclability, by empowered workers — and includes the first garments to feature Levi’s Water
Re/Done Upcycles Vintage Levi’s Into Modern-Fitting Jeans
byRe/Done is a sustainable fashion brand that upcycles aged denim into stylish and creative new looks. The Re/Done team take apart denim jeans at the seams and give them a new lease of life.
Levi’s Comes Clean about the Environmental Impact of its Jeans
byLevi Strauss knows one thing for sure, making a pair of jeans is an extremely water intensive process. In a new report made public last week, the denim giant unveiled the results of its latest product life-cycle assessment, an update to its original, first-of-its-kind 2007 study.
H&M Debuts “Conscious Denim” Collection
byThis October Swedish retail giant, H&M, will introduce “Conscious Denim,” an extensive line of indigo essentials for men, women, and children that promises to reduce the environmental impact of jeans.
Topshop Launches Third Upcycled “Reclaim to Wear” Collection
byUpcycling must be good business for Topshop. The British high-street retailer is launching its third “Reclaim to Wear” capsule collection, derived from production offcuts and surplus stock from previous seasons.
Dirty Denim Exposed in Upcoming Documentary “RiverBlue”
byRiverBlue, an upcoming Canadian documentary, follows renowned river conservationist Mark Angelo as he paddles down waterways such as the Yamuna River in India, the Pearl River Delta in China, and the Citarum River in Indonesia to reveal jean manufacturing’s poisonous toll, as well as the impact these polluted waterways have on the people who rely on them most.
Sustainable Denim: RE: Jeans Goes Green
bySouth African retailer, Woolworths is leading the way locally in terms of producing a sustainable denim brand. Introducing RE: F.I.T and RE: cycled jeans, Woolies’s new sustainable denim range, made using 100% African cotton.
Levi’s CEO: Stop Washing Your Jeans!
byLevi’s CEO, Chip Bergh wants you to stop washing your jeans!