Fresh guidance on microfibres as partners back further research
Denim brand Levi’s is among brands working with Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium on a new study investigating the key drivers of fibre fragmentation.
'Behind the break' aims to challenge root causes and assumptions, address data gaps, and validate test methods.
Testing will be conducted across three laboratories - Paradise Textiles, Under Armour, and IMPACT+ Network from Northumbria University - to analyse fibre fragmentation in cotton knit, cotton woven, and polyester knit fabrics.
The UK-based The Microfibre Consortium recently published updated guidelines for brands.
Companies also participating in the research and funding include adidas, Bestseller, C&A, Inditex, Kering, Norrona, ON, Paradise Textiles, and Positive Materials, with Under Armour joining as a project partner.
Kelly Sheridan, CEO at The Microfibre Consortium, said: “Partnering with Fashion For Good has helped to unite the project partners behind the ongoing need for alignment on closing fibre fragmentation knowledge gaps. With this rallied support, we can build on the existing state of knowledge and make great strides in addressing urgent topic challenges for a future of informed, science-led and integrated mitigation action.”
