Fashion
The Cost of Clothing Collection Is Borne by the Makers | The EU’s Textile EPR
In 2025, the EU revised its Waste Framework Directive and made extended producer responsibility mandatory for textiles such as clothing, shoes and bedding. Under this system, businesses that place products on the market bear the costs of collection, sorting and recycling.
The Cost of Clothing Collection Is Borne by the Makers | The EU’s Textile EPR
In 2025, the EU revised its Waste Framework Directive and made extended producer responsibility mandatory for textiles such as clothing, shoes and bedding. Under this system, businesses that place products on the market bear the costs of collection, sorting and recycling.
The Color of 2027 Is “Luminous Blue” | 5 Key Colors for Spring/Summer
Trend forecaster WGSN and color system Coloro have selected “Luminous Blue” as the color of 2027. This article introduces the 5 key colors for Spring/Summer 2027 announced alongside it, and the theme of “connection” behind them.
The Color of 2027 Is “Luminous Blue” | 5 Key Colors for Spring/Summer
Trend forecaster WGSN and color system Coloro have selected “Luminous Blue” as the color of 2027. This article introduces the 5 key colors for Spring/Summer 2027 announced alongside it, and the theme of “connection” behind them.
There Are 41 Laundry Care Symbols | How to Read the Symbols Aligned with International Standards
From December 1, 2016, clothing laundry care labels changed to JIS L 0001, which uses the same symbols as the international standard ISO 3758, increasing the number of symbols from 22 to 41. This article explains the 5 basic symbols and the meanings of dots and lines.
There Are 41 Laundry Care Symbols | How to Read the Symbols Aligned with International Standards
From December 1, 2016, clothing laundry care labels changed to JIS L 0001, which uses the same symbols as the international standard ISO 3758, increasing the number of symbols from 22 to 41. This article explains the 5 basic symbols and the meanings of dots and lines.
Unsold Clothing Must Not Be Thrown Away | The Disposal Ban That Began in the EU
In the EU, from July 19, 2026, large companies are in principle prohibited from disposing of unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes. The rule is based on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and recycling is also generally included as “disposal.”
Unsold Clothing Must Not Be Thrown Away | The Disposal Ban That Began in the EU
In the EU, from July 19, 2026, large companies are in principle prohibited from disposing of unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes. The rule is based on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and recycling is also generally included as “disposal.”
30% of the World’s Clothing Comes from China | Apparel Exporters in WTO Statistics
According to World Trade Organization (WTO) statistics, China exported about 165 billion dollars in apparel in 2024, with a 29.6% global share. Bangladesh and Vietnam, which follow, are also increasing their presence. We read where our clothes are born through country-by-country figures.
30% of the World’s Clothing Comes from China | Apparel Exporters in WTO Statistics
According to World Trade Organization (WTO) statistics, China exported about 165 billion dollars in apparel in 2024, with a 29.6% global share. Bangladesh and Vietnam, which follow, are also increasing their presence. We read where our clothes are born through country-by-country figures.
Wool Is 0.9% of Fibers | The Scale of Wool, Cashmere, and Silk
According to Textile Exchange, global wool production in 2024 was about 1 million tons after scouring, or 0.9% of all fibers. Cashmere was about 25,600 tons, and silk about 91,000 tons. We look at the scale of fall and winter materials through the numbers.
Wool Is 0.9% of Fibers | The Scale of Wool, Cashmere, and Silk
According to Textile Exchange, global wool production in 2024 was about 1 million tons after scouring, or 0.9% of all fibers. Cashmere was about 25,600 tons, and silk about 91,000 tons. We look at the scale of fall and winter materials through the numbers.