This article explores the concept of footwear circularity: a still-evolving concept that has been lagging behind in the industry compared to apparel. It aims to inform readers about the importance of circularity in footwear, the challenges that lie ahead, and the actions needed to drive meaningful progress towards a better future for the sector.

Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium launch 'Behind the Break: Exploring Fibre Fragmentation,' a landmark study investigating the key drivers of fibre fragmentation. The research aims to challenge root causes and assumptions, address data gaps, and validate test methods. Tackling the issue at the source, this project will advance the industry knowledge needed to mitigate fibre fragment pollution.

The Fashion for Good team interviewed Made2Flow's cofounder and CEO, Tal Shogol, to learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges, and successes and showcase innovations that are driving tangible change in the industry and leading the path to scale.

The Fashion for Good team interviewed Vaayu's cofounder and CEO, Namrata Sandhu, to learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges, and successes and showcase innovations that are driving tangible change in the industry and leading the path to scale.

This pilot aimed to test, refine, and scale Treekind®, an alternative to animal and synthetic leathers made from green waste. The project focused on assessing the material’s performance, scalability, and manufacturing capabilities.

New Report from Fashion for Good and BCG Unveils Executive Guide for Scaling Next-Gen Materials Advising Industry Leaders To Pull Individual and Collective Levers Across Supply Chain.

The "Closing the Footwear Loop" project is a major initiative led by Fashion for Good, bringing together leading fashion and footwear brands and their existing circularity programmes to tackle the complex challenges of circularity in the footwear industry. The project aims to transform the current linear "take-make-dispose" model into a circular one.

This article explores the complexity of measuring environmental impact in fashion, covering assessment methods like Scope emissions and LCAs. It highlights challenges such as data gaps and resource limitations while showcasing solutions from Vaayu and Made2flow and outlining the campaign rollout.

Supply chain innovation is emerging as a critical driver of sustainable transformation. In our Unlocking Opportunities for Supply Chain Innovation series, we dive into the complexities and opportunities within key sourcing regions. As a leading accelerator and convener for sustainable innovation, Fashion for Good is uniquely positioned to spotlight actionable solutions and amplify the voices of innovators and industry leaders shaping the future. This series offers an in-depth look at these markets' challenges, the breakthroughs redefining the status quo, and the untapped potential for driving systemic change across the fashion supply chain.

2025 marks a turning point for the fashion industry, where innovation and sustainability are more crucial than ever. From addressing the intricate challenges of circular footwear design to redefining the resilience of global supply chains, the industry faces both immense tasks and transformative opportunities. Below, we delve into six pivotal shifts shaping fashion’s future in 2025, highlighting the solutions, partnerships, and technologies steering us toward a more sustainable and inclusive path forward.

In the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion, different types of innovators play distinct roles in advancing industry transformation. Understanding these roles helps in identifying how each contributes to sustainable practices.

The journey of fashion technology from idea to market involves a complex process known as the “innovation lifecycle”. This lifecycle is crucial for transforming cutting-edge concepts into viable, market-ready products that can revolutionise the fashion industry.