Fashion for Good is an international organization that aims to bring together the fashion industry to accelerate the transition to sustainable and circular fashion practices. The organization operates museums, supports innovators, and provides a platform for collaboration and education on sustainable fashion.

Fashion for Good

Fashion for Good is the global initiative that’s here to make all fashion good.

By sparking and scaling innovation, by offering practical action in the form of support, funding and roadmaps, and by fostering sector-wide collaboration rather than competition, we enable the daring invention and widespread adoption of good fashion practice.

With an Innovation Hub in Amsterdam that supports a global network of change makers, we are reimagining how fashion is designed, made, worn and reused for the good of people and the planet.

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From cotton to spider silk and ‘leather’ alternatives made of out green waste: biomaterials entail a sheer innumerous variety of fascinatingly different materials which are combating waste and pollution 🌍✨

According to Textile Exchange, aligning with the global 1.5°C pathway necessitates a 45% reduction in raw material production by 2030. This transition hinges, in part, on the adoption of innovative materials that do not rely on virgin fossil fuels.  

Many of these cutting-edge biomaterial innovations offer more sustainable alternatives, frequently incorporating waste inputs and employing processes that are inherently more efficient in terms of water, chemicals, and energy usage.

However, with a plethora of “bio” terms (bioassembled, biosynthetic, biofabricated, etc) circulating among brands and consumers alike, it is important to approach these terms carefully and avoid blanket statements, especially as “bio” does not always mean better. 

Learn more about the characteristics and merits of biomaterials here: https://lnkd.in/eQZCdGSX


Virent, Inc Kintra Fibers Ponda Bio Lignopure Phool.co @IBANSS MYCL | Mycotech Lab  MYCOTEX by NEFFA Polybion Spintex Modern Synthesis Biophilica NFW Provenance Bio Newlight Technologies, Inc. Ecovative - the mycelium technology company Keel Labs Mango Materials GALY Cocoon Biotech Matereal ZymoChem FARFARM Algaeing Orange Fiber s.r.l. Flocus Bear Fiber, Inc. AltMat Circular Systems SPC Bananatex® Green Whisper Chlorohemp Agrotech HempTex India

#sustainability #innovation #biomaterials #nextgenmaterials #mycelium #sustainablefashion

📢 Fashion for Good on Rokin has spaces available suitable for various purposes, including private offices, events, workshops, retail spaces, and more from July 2024 onwards. 📢

The building currently houses an expanding co-working space supporting mission-aligned creatives, makers and entrepreneurs. If you work in the sustainable fashion space and are looking for a unique location in the centre of Amsterdam, please get in touch.

The existing co-working space houses the Circular Apparel Community and serves as the headquarters of Fashion for Good’s Innovation Platform, together with mission-driven organisations such as ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme, Organic Cotton Accelerator and Sustainable Apparel Coalition the building is used as an office. There is space available for like-minded organisations, with the aim for more collaborations and cross-pollinating opportunities in the fashion space. 

Learn more about the space and possibilities: https://lnkd.in/eM7AGUzj

Join the Fashion for Good community by signing up through the form here (first deadline on the 29th of February 2024): https://lnkd.in/eFW3ZnP4

#community #space #sustainablefashion #coworking #rent

Introducing the groundbreaking Legislation Tracker by our innovator, Vaayu! — the tool designed to keep you informed about the latest and most crucial sustainability legislation in the retail sector. 📢

This Tracker, curated by the innovator’s Legal and Strategy team, is a free, helpful resource for staying informed about the ever-evolving environmental regulations affecting the retail industry in Europe and the US. Here, the users can find vital insights into the dynamic landscape.

"It was designed to fill an industry gap and help our partners and other users grasp new law implications, timelines and potential business impacts. It is perfect for everything from understanding sustainability laws in their simplest terms to convincing stakeholders of a new regulation’s significance." — Namrata Sandhu, Co-founder and CEO of Vaayu 

Explore Vaayu’s Legislation Tracker here: https://lnkd.in/eUFjwvM4

#LegislationTracker #RegulatoryInnovation #ComplianceRevolution #VaayuTech #sustainablefashion

Sustainable solutions across the supply chain ✨

Out innovators Ponda Bio, Nature Coatings, and Materra join forces with manufacturers, investors, textile companies and three other materials startups to create the revolutionary capsule collection, Everloop!

The capsule consists of six collaboratively produced pieces — two jackets, two sweaters, one T-shirt and one pair of trousers — that integrate different technologies across materials, pigment and stitching. These include Ponda Bio’s Biopuff wadding, Materra’s cotton fibre, and Nature Coatings’s wood-based pigment Bioblack TX.

This collaboration between our innovators and Positive Materials, Petratex - Confecções SA, PDS Ventures and AMPHICO, Pact, Savian by BioFluff proves that it’s possible to tackle multiple sustainability issues all at once, without compromising one issue for another, and without sacrificing style or creativity in the process.

“This collaboration is a very important mechanism to showcase the fact that there are no silver bullets within the fashion supply chain. Illustrating, very tangibly, how different materials can address different issues is key. I think there’s sometimes the temptation to assume there’s that one material that solves it all. That’s just an impossible dream. Having the ability to showcase next-gen materials in the same capsule collection is an amazing sort of feasibility study that will hopefully reduce barriers to adoption moving forward.” — John Bertolaso, Chief technology officer at Materra

Read more about the collection here: https://lnkd.in/d7XRXz59 

 #sustainablefashion #collaboration #nextgenmaterials #innovativetech #futuretech #FashionInnovation

Our innovator TERSUS Solutions partners up with New Balance to launch the brand’s resale platform “Reconsidered.”

This new initiative leverages the innovator's expertise in product cleaning, fulfilment, and warehousing, operating a waterless cleaning technology alongside a suite of textile reclamation solutions for apparel and footwear. 

The innovator has developed an industrial “laundry machine” that uses recycled (from industrial manufacturing) fluid CO2 as a solvent instead of water, delivering chemical-free textile cleaning targeting dry cleaners – not at-home users. Their technology reduces water consumption and the need for additional chemicals used in industrial dry-cleaning processes.

Read more about this partnership here: https://lnkd.in/ecbiHs-B 

 #sustainablefashion #collaboration #innovativetech #futuretech #FashionInnovation

Survey on the way! 📝

Fashion for Good is supporting the launch of a study on Next Gen sustainable material innovations in the fashion sector by Sustainabelle Advisory Services.

To underpin the study, a survey has been developed for innovators, brands, investors, suppliers and enablers in the space. Survey findings will feed directly into a free industry report to identify opportunities for accelerating the adoption of these key solutions to achieve impact. Share your insights by taking the survey, developed with the help of Madeleine Club — it will take 8-10 minutes to complete and will remain open until March 1, 2024. 

To thank you for your time and commitment, survey participants will be sent a copy of the report once finalised. Additionally, ten randomly chosen participants will receive a complimentary 1-hour consultation session with Sustainable Advisory Services & Madeleine Club. 

Your contribution is instrumental in advancing sustainable material innovation in the fashion sector!

Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eMcDDUPd

#materialinnovation #textiles #sustainability #climatetargets #investment #innovation #sustainablefashion #sustainableinnovation #materialscience #nextgen

We asked our innovators about the technologies they are most excited about in sustainable fashion💡

Thank you Georgina Gilmore from Colorifix, Bob Rozmiarek from Virent, Inc, Josse Kunst from CuRe Technology - Polyester Rejuvenation, Samantha Anderson from DePoly for being part of this video. It was great to meet you all in person! 

Fashion for Good supports innovators on their journey to scale by providing catalytic financing solutions and orchestrating impactful collaborations. Together, we're making fashion better for people and the planet.

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#sustainability #sustainablefashion #TechForChange #TechInnovations

Our innovator swatchbook launched a 3D fashion design application, ‘remix’, exclusively designed for Apple Vision Pro. 🥽 👏

This new application redefines spatial computing, transforming how users interact with design and technology, and allowing users to truly work in three-dimensional spaces. Constantly evolving, 'remix' updates monthly, introducing fresh materials, colours, and designs, making sophisticated design accessible and captivating for all skill levels.

“This groundbreaking application isn't just an innovation; it's an entirely new experience that redefines industry standards. Designed for both professionals and everyday consumers, remix bridges the gap between high-end design and accessible creativity. Its impact extends beyond mere functionality, aiming to inspire and revolutionise the way the creative community engages with design.” — Yazan Malkosh, Founder & CEO of swatchbook

Read more about the application here: https://lnkd.in/egKapqfz

#innovation #sustainability #sustainablefashion #TechRevolution #FutureTech

Fashion for Good is happy to announce the addition of Matoha Instrumentation Ltd. to our portfolio of direct investments. Matoha's investment round is still open for participation and we will gladly facilitate introductions from interested parties within our investor network.

"The potential impact that their material identification devices can have on the sorting processes that enable textile recycling, is something that we are very excited about. As an early investor in such a promising company, we look forward to working closely with management to support their current, and future, fundraising and scaling plans." — Frans Jooste, Investment Manager at Fashion for Good

Matoha specialises in automated sorting solutions through near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. the innovator's technology enables the accurate identification and sorting of materials, contributing to better diversion of textile waste feedstock to the recycling industry.

#investment #funding #scaling #sustainablefashion #circularfashion #fashioninnovation

📣 New opportunity 📣

We're looking for a Content & Social Media Intern to join our team based in our beautiful historic building in Amsterdam!

This position will play a vital role in our mission by creating compelling content and developing an impactful social media video strategy (TikTok, YouTube, IG reels). This is a paid 6-month internship role. 

Key responsibilities for this position:

✳️ Produce engaging content for online channels that align with our brand's tone of voice and visual identity.
✳️ Develop and execute a strategic plan for short-form video content
✳️ Track and analyse monthly metrics to measure the impact, providing insights and recommendations
✳️ Supporting with the designing of a range of online content

If this sounds like a good fit, apply now below! Know someone who'd be great for the role? Tag them in the comments 👇

https://lnkd.in/emNCvDP8

#fashionforgood #vacancy #hiring #content

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