Garment Autopsy: Why Clothes Fail at Recycling and How Sourcing Can Fix It
If we perform a garment autopsy on a typical premium jacket today, the results are revealing. Inside, we find mixed fibers fused together, layers bonded with industrial glue, metal hardware stitched permanently into fabric, and trims made from materials unrelated to the shell. From a recycling perspective, this garment is already dead. The problem is […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: What ESPR Changes for Apparel Sourcing and Product Strategy
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation is quietly reshaping how apparel and textile products are designed, sourced, and placed on the EU market. Under ESPR, sustainability is no longer a brand narrative. It is a technical requirement enforced through testing, data disclosure, and legal accountability. For sourcing managers and product teams, this regulation marks a […]