fashion

Startup: textile circularity and social inclusion with United Repair Centre

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 19 JUN 2024 11:30

United Repair Centre (URC) offers an alternative to purchasing new clothes by providing repair services for brands. Established as a social enterprise, URC is a cross-sector collaboration invol...

Textile waste, the industry on alert: "Without aid, only incineration is left"

by Simone Fant 24 MAY 2024 12:00

Unless adequate incentives and policies are put in place, companies that collect and sort used clothing risk collapse. This is the warning issued by EuRIC, the European association of recyclers...

Startup: Cloov, the rental and second-hand platform for fashion brands

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 03 APR 2024 11:00

By using proprietary software, the Cloov startup enables apparel and accessories brands to create an online platform for rental and second-hand sales. Through its Software-as-a-service (SaaS), in ju...

Startup, Beni: the Browser Extension that Promotes Second-hand Purchases

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 06 MAR 2024 09:00

Beni is a browser extension that makes it easy to buy specific items of clothing second-hand. The extension works by intercepting online shopping searches and pointing users toward the same pro...

Startup, The Knotty Ones: sustainable knitwear that helps women

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 15 NOV 2023 10:00

The Knotty Ones is a sustainable clothing brand deeply rooted in Baltic culture and Lithuanian knitting traditions, committed to eco-friendly practices and using natural materials. Based in Vilnius,...