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Going Circular / Fashion Index 2023

1 June 2023

 4 minutes
Except for Indian brands, which score significantly lower than the rest of the panel, the results from other countries are fairly aligned, with average scores ranging between 2.6 and 3.4, confirming that there is a lot to do everywhere across the globe.

Brands Going Around in Circles; Score Measly 2.97 on 10 in Circularity; Indian Brands Cut Sorry Figure

The just released 2023 Circular Fashion Index (CFX) by Kearney rues that the needle has barely moved since last year's report, with the 200 global brands analysed barely reaching an average of 2.97 on a circularity scale of 10.

By
  • Special Correspondent
Footwear Innovation / Regenerative Rubber

19 April 2023

 4 minutes
Vans is using regeneratively grown natural rubber in its Circle Vee silhouette, the cornerstone of the brand’s new Surf VR3 Collection, which was launched in March. All the rubber used to make the Circle Vee’s VR3Waffle outsole (60% of the compound) is regeneratively grown natural rubber.

VF Corp Takes Long Footwear Stride with First Regenerative Rubber Supply System

Fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate VF Corporation is rolling out collections that take advantage of regeneratively-sourced natural rubber, made possible through its pilot programme in Thailand with regenerative design firm, Terra Genesis.

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  • Staff Writer
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Product Impact / New Study Report
Understanding that the environmental crisis is more than just carbon emissions will ensure that as companies work to reduce their carbon footprint, they are aware of how their business impacts the environment on other fronts. Failure to do so risks shifting impact from one category to another unknowingly.

Raw Materials and Manufacturing Account for 90% of Fashion Product’s Environmental Footprint

  • Special Correspondent

25 April 2025
Branding Evolution / Influencers Analysis
Branding has always been about making a lasting impression, literally and figuratively.

Challenges of Branding in the Age of Influencers

  • Piyush Deogirkar

30 April 2025
 
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Climate Action / Sportswear Report
Instead of only asking companies to reduce emissions from their own activities, it is time to ask how they can help deliver on human needs. We need to ask companies how much they can contribute to avoided emissions by making the world a better place and delivering on human needs.

Outdoor and Sports Sector a Climate Solution Powerhouse, Argues New Study

  • Special Correspondent

21 May 2025
Climate Action / H&M Group Interview
The H&M Group has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Lightsource bp for its 125MW Second Division solar project in Texas, US.

We’re Not Waiting for Perfect Solutions; We’re Moving Now with Tools Available: H&M

  • Subir Ghosh

20 May 2025
 
Young India Fashion Survey 2025