First celebrated by the United States on April 22, 1970, Earth Day’s purpose is to raise awareness of environmental concerns. Since becoming a globally renowned moment In 1990, Earth Day is recognized as the world’s largest secular observance with...

Denim is a sturdy cotton twill textile. It is woven with a gray, indigo, or mottled white yarn and is popularly used for jeans, jackets, dresses, overalls, and much more. Denim is known for being comfortable, as it ages well and does not require...

This guide provides a recap of some of the 2022 ProTecht blog posts. We invite you to take a few minutes to review some of the many industry topics we have shared this year. We hope you enjoy reviewing the information, tips, and updates on...

Textile waste continues to be a growing problem. This is caused by the popularity of fast fashion, micro-trends spread through social media, and consumerism. In Europe, more than 15 kilograms of textile waste is generated per person, with 85% of...

Sourcing Journal’s 2022 Sourcing Report is entitled “The Road to 2030.” This title comes from the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an action plan of 17 sustainable development goals, released in 2015. At the halfway point, ...

Between 2000 and 2014, consumers increased their apparel purchases by an average of 60%, with 85% of those textiles ending up in landfills each year (Vemulakonda, 2021). From microplastics to fast fashion, the ever-growing industry struggles to find...

Fast fashion brands produce trendy clothes at an affordable price, and they release new designs frequently, therefore encouraging consumers to shop constantly. While this model has been popular, there are signs that consumers are no longer as...

Fast fashion comes at a cost. However, there is hope, as sustainability has caught on as a fashion industry trend, one that brands and consumers can stick with far beyond the length of a season.

While the terms sustainable fashion and ethical fashion are often used interchangeably, they do not necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. While sustainable fashion emphasizes environmental impact, ethical fashion focuses on the social impact...

Fast fashion presents an environmentally-strenuous cycle of mass producing low quality products to meet impractical marketplace expectations of seasonal, stylish trends. This model contributes to excess water, energy, and waste consumption during...