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Sustainability in denim
January 1st, 2024
Madewell collaborates with bluesign® to produce denim more sustainably—using bluesign Approved ISKO™ fabrics. The bluesign certification signifies adherence to the organization’s strict worker safety and environmental requirements as well as the elimination of hazardous chemicals. Image: Madewell Denim has long been an icon in fashion design. In the mid-1800s, Levi Strauss began using this textile […]
Truly Circular
December 1st, 2022
If they aren’t recycled, discarded textiles are often incinerated or end up in a landfill like this one. Photo: Creative Commons You know the story. Textile waste is one of the largest causes of pollution on the planet. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that Americans alone generate more than 15 million metric tons of […]
Madewell launches denim with bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics
October 3rd, 2022
In a textile industry where sustainability is a top priority, Madewell, ISKO and bluesign® have come together for a strategic collaboration. Madewell has created the first ever denim style using bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics, prioritizing sustainability in the production of a pair of women’s denim jeans. The Cali Demi-Boot Jeans, retailing for $138 USD launched […]