This post discusses what trends will take precedence in 2023 in the areas of sustainability, technology, and retail. Members of the ProTecht® team have added their observations.

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...

According to Cotton Inc. (n.d.), Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) seek to provide a holistic examination of the environmental impacts and resources used by a specific product, from raw materials used in creation to end of life disposal. This information...

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, ...

As the fashion industry seeks to become more sustainable, many are working to develop new textiles or use preferred forms of already common textiles. The textile landscape is constantly changing in new and exciting ways.

A recent First Insight study found just how much of a disconnect there is between consumers’ expectations when it comes to sustainability and what brands think consumers want. Halfway through 2022, now is a good time to evaluate and seek alignment.

This year the theme for Earth Day was “Invest in Our Planet.” Women’s Wear Daily (Widjojo, 2022) shared ways that fashion brands celebrated:

As the new year begins, many set goals for what they hope to accomplish. However, setting goals and accomplishing them are two different things. Therefore, these steps from Lucidchart (n.d.) can help in learning how to set goals that can be easily...

As fast fashion brands have grown their market share by 69% since 2010, clothing quality has suffered. Fabric weights have decreased by 16% in the last 15 years. Of course consumers want clothing that will wear well and long. In fact, 85% say that...

The fashion industry is notorious for the waste it generates, particularly the fast fashion market. However, of the 86% of post-consumer textiles that could be diverted from landfills, 35% is “readily recyclable,” and 45% is “potentially recyclable”...