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Sustainability Developing Durable, Sustainable Fabrics: Challenges and Tradeoffs
By Jean Hegedus, Sustainability Director, The LYCRA Company
The LYCRA Company is hosting a series of global panel discussions with apparel industry experts on critical sustainability issues facing the sector. Previous topics included steps to attaining the Paris Climate Agreement’s goals, using mechanical versus chemical methods to create recycled fibers, and debating the circularity of biodegradable fibers. For the fourth topic, 32 panelists discussed garment durability.
The LYCRA Company is hosting a series of global panel discussions with apparel industry experts on critical sustainability issues facing the sector. Previous topics included steps to attaining the Paris Climate Agreement’s goals, using mechanical versus chemical methods to create recycled fibers, and debating the circularity of biodegradable fibers. For the fourth topic, 32 panelists discussed garment durability.
Event The Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference 2022
The Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference and Awards takes place in person in London on April 21, 2022. Alistair Williamson of The LYCRA Company is joining the opening panel discussion on “Shifting sustainability off the side-lines: become a driving force of change” at this year’s conference.
Apr 21
Sustainability Recycling Materials, Reducing Waste and Improving Industry Sustainability
By Jean Hegedus, Sustainability Director, The LYCRA Company
The LYCRA Company is hosting a series of global panel discussions with apparel industry experts on critical sustainability issues facing the sector. Today, we examine the industry’s waste problem and reveal the results of a mini brand/retail survey. Previous topics can be found on our Sustainability Thought Leadership page.
The LYCRA Company is hosting a series of global panel discussions with apparel industry experts on critical sustainability issues facing the sector. Today, we examine the industry’s waste problem and reveal the results of a mini brand/retail survey. Previous topics can be found on our Sustainability Thought Leadership page.
Apparel Experts Point to Global Warming as Top Challenge
By Jean Hegedus, Sustainability Director, The LYCRA Company.
The LYCRA Company recently ran a mini survey with apparel industry experts to determine what they believe are the most significant issues facing the world today. The 65 respondents, who are in sustainability, sourcing, and product development roles, also revealed how their companies are tackling these issues.
The LYCRA Company recently ran a mini survey with apparel industry experts to determine what they believe are the most significant issues facing the world today. The 65 respondents, who are in sustainability, sourcing, and product development roles, also revealed how their companies are tackling these issues.