Week/End: Sustainable Fashion News

How Much Impact Can Circular Fashion Really Have? Plus: Does Price = Durability? WRAP’s Mark Sumner on What the Data Says


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In this week’s episode...

  • How much impact can circular fashion really have—if consumers actually change their behavior?

  • Italian luxury supply chain scandals spark a rare call for accountability. Confindustria Moda speaks out.

  • New study finds polycotton blends shed more microfibers than 100% polyester.

  • Does price = durability? WRAP’s Mark Sumner breaks down what the data really shows.

Resources Mentioned:

Study: Reducing Environmental Pressure Through a More Circular Consumption of Clothes

Study: Decoding Microplastic Shedding from cotton/polyester blends: An analysis through fiber identification⁠


Study: Measuring Physical Garment Durability

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Week/End: Sustainable Fashion NewsBy The Sustainable Fashion Forum