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Inside the Louis Vuitton Workshop Giving Bags a Second Life

Inside the Louis Vuitton Workshop Giving Bags a Second Life

Louis Vuitton’s Cergy workshop near Paris has around 30 artisans and treats repair as a skilled craft in its own right.

Ahead of LVMH’s Journées Particulières, the Cergy atelier shows repair as a craft in its own right Louis Vuitton runs 12 repair workshops worldwide, handling nearly 600,000 items a year. Its Cergy workshop near Paris, open since 1991, employs around 30 artisans who care for leather, carry out repairs and restore antique trunks.Repair also sits within LVMH’s LIFE 360 environmental programme.Why repair is gaining ground: Repair is treated as a skilled trade, with techniques passed between artisans LVMH aims to build repairability into products from the design stage A longer product life gives customers a reason to stay loyal Repair has always been part of craft. A darned Kantha, a re-soled Kolhapuri or a restitched block-printed bag keeps its value because a skilled hand can fix it. Before you replace something you love, find someone who can mend it.

A Feed Supplement Cuts Methane From Merino Sheep by 43%

A feed supplement trial on 2,000 Merino sheep cut methane by 43% and won Theory and its partners a Textile Exchange award.

Theory and its partners win Textile Exchange’s Collaboration for Global Impact Award for lower-emission wool Methane from grazing sheep is one of wool’s biggest climate impacts. Theory, owned by Fast Retailing, worked with Australia’s Congi Farm, Sea Forest and Italian mill Botto Giuseppe to test SeaFeed, a supplement given to 2,000 Merino sheep over 120 days.The award was presented at Textile Exchange’s annual conference in Vancouver.Inside the pilot: Methane from the sheep’s digestion fell by 43% About 54.5 tonnes of CO₂e emissions were avoided The wool went into Theory’s spring 2026 Regal Wool collection Natural fibres carry a footprint too, and the answers often start on the farm. Pilots like this show how much depends on the people raising the animals and growing the crops. When you buy wool, look for brands that can tell you which farm it came from.

Fashion’s Ethical Progress Has Stalled, Says New Report

Baptist World Aid’s 11th Ethical Fashion Report finds that progress across 543 brands has all but stopped, with living wages still the weakest area.

Baptist World Aid’s 11th Ethical Fashion Report finds living wages and worker empowerment still trailing across 543 brands Baptist World Aid Australia assessed 138 companies covering 543 brands. It gathered more than 15,000 data points on policies, tracing, supplier monitoring, worker empowerment and environmental performance.Its main finding is that progress across the industry has all but stopped.Where brands fall short: Living wages and worker empowerment remain the weakest areas Mighty Good Basics, Patagonia and KMD Brands scored highest Several fast fashion and marketplace companies scored zero A policy on paper means little if the people stitching the clothes cannot meet their basic needs. Fair pay is easier to see when the maker has a name and a place. Choose pieces where you know who made them and how they were paid.

Surbhi Chadha

Oct 26 2026

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Europe Tightens the Net on Forever Chemicals in Clothing

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Chemical-Free Clothing

Europe Tightens the Net on Forever Chemicals in Clothing

An EU limit on PFHxA, a forever chemical used to make fabrics repel water and stains, now applies to clothing, accessories and footwear sold to the public.

From 10 October, an EU limit on PFHxA applies to clothing, accessories and footwear sold to the public PFHxA belongs to the PFAS family, often called forever chemicals, and is used to make fabrics repel water and stains. Many brands moved to it after older PFAS were restricted.Under the EU REACH rules, clothing, accessories and footwear can no longer contain 25 parts per billion or more of PFHxA and its salts, or 1,000 ppb of related substances. Stock already on the market before the deadline is exempt.What changes for your wardrobe: Switching to short-chain PFAS no longer works as a way around the rules From October 2027, the same limits cover other textiles, leather and hides Denmark’s national PFAS ban on clothing has applied since July 2026 Water and stain repellent finishes leave chemicals behind long after the garment is gone. Tightly woven natural fibres, wax finishes and simple care have kept clothes useful for generations. Before you buy, ask what a fabric has been treated with.

Better Cotton Puts Nine Years of Field Data on the Table

Better Cotton’s first impact report in five years tracks nine years of farm data from growers who produce nearly a quarter of the world’s cotton.

Its first impact report in five years, released on World Cotton Day, tracks change on farms growing nearly a quarter of the world’s cotton The Better Cotton Initiative released its new impact report on World Cotton Day, 7 October. It draws on nine years of farm-level data.Its 1.4 million licensed farmers produce 6.1 million tonnes of cotton, close to a quarter of global supply.The numbers in brief: 69% of farmers used less synthetic nitrogen fertiliser per kilo of cotton 65% cut synthetic pesticide use and 54% lowered carbon emissions 59% of smallholders earned more, and 52% of fully irrigated farms used less water per kilo Field data is how sustainability claims earn trust. The report also admits that driving change across very different farming models is hard. When you shop, ask where your cotton was grown and by whom. A clear answer tells you more than a label.

Surbhi Chadha

Oct 26 2026

1 min read

A US Bill Proposes the First National Plan for Textile Waste

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A US Bill Proposes the First National Plan for Textile Waste

The Textile Waste Reduction Act would task the EPA with tracking textile waste and building a federal circularity strategy

On 23 September, Representative Chellie Pingree, founder of the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, introduced the Textile Waste Reduction Act. The bill builds on the first Government Accountability Office report on fast fashion pollution, which Pingree and Representative Rosa DeLauro requested in 2023.What the Bill Sets Out A National Textile Circularity Strategy led by the Environmental Protection Agency.An interagency working group and an advisory board to coordinate federal action. Annual EPA data on how much textile waste the country generates and how it is managed. A published list of federal funding open to states, tribes, local governments and non-profits. The bill is at an early stage and must pass both houses of Congress to become law. Its direction is clear, though. Governments now want to measure what fashion throws away. Shoppers can stay ahead by keeping clothes longer, repairing what can be fixed and choosing pieces made to last.

Surbhi Chadha

Oct 08 2026

1 min read

New UK Export Checks Disrupt Secondhand Clothing Shipments to India and Pakistan

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Find Pieces Made to Last

New UK Export Checks Disrupt Secondhand Clothing Shipments to India and Pakistan

Exporters in England must now prove that overseas buyers can legally handle textile waste, and the paperwork often does not exist

The Environment Agency now requires exporters of used textiles to show that receiving facilities are legally permitted to accept and process them. The aim is to stop waste being dumped abroad in the name of reuse. On 1 October, the Textile Recycling Association said trade with India and Pakistan, two of its biggest markets, is “seriously disrupted”.The Ripple Effect Exporters say the documents the rules ask for are often not issued in destination countries, so shipments are stalling. UK collectors and sorters, already struggling with a flood of low-quality fast fashion, face growing piles of unsold stock. Recycling hubs in India and Pakistan that depend on these imports could see supplies slow. The Environment Agency says it is reviewing the issue and will share next steps. Clothes that leave a wardrobe do not disappear. They travel, and someone, somewhere, has to deal with them. The most reliable way to ease that load is to buy fewer pieces that are made to last and to keep them in use for as long as possible.

Surbhi Chadha

Oct 08 2026

1 min read

The EU Completes the Technical Rulebook for Digital Product Passports

See Who Made Your Clothes

See Who Made Your Clothes

The EU Completes the Technical Rulebook for Digital Product Passports

With the last of eight core standards published in September, the groundwork for scannable product histories is now in place

A Digital Product Passport is a digital record, reached through a QR code or tag, that shows what a product is made of, where it comes from and how to care for it. On 16 September, European standards bodies CEN and CENELEC published two final standards covering data security, access rights and data reliability. They join six published in May, completing the first set of eight common rules for how passports work.What This Sets in Motion• Every passport in the EU will follow the same technical rules, so one scan should work the same way everywhere.• The European Commission opened its passport registry, with a testing environment, in July 2026.• Rules specific to textiles are expected in late 2027, with passport requirements for clothing likely to begin from 2028.• Expected data for clothing includes material composition, origin, environmental footprint, durability and repair guidance.The day a clothing tag can tell its full story is getting closer. Shoppers do not need to wait for it. Ask brands where and how a piece was made today, and support the ones that can answer clearly.

China Tightens the Rules on Textile Factory Wastewater

Mills and dye houses face stricter limits on what they release into rivers

Dyeing and finishing fabric uses large amounts of water, and the waste water can carry dyes and chemicals into rivers. China, the world's largest textile producer, has set tougher national limits on how clean that water must be before it is released. In simple terms: • A new national standard sets tougher limits on pollution in textile wastewater• It applies to mills, dye houses and finishing units working with cotton, wool, silk, linen and synthetics• New or upgraded factories must comply straight away; older ones get time to catch up• Suppliers may need to invest in cleaner water treatment, which could affect pricesEvery colour in your wardrobe once passed through water. When you can, choose naturally dyed textiles and ask brands how their fabrics are coloured.

Surbhi Chadha

Oct 05 2026

1 min read

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At TuDuGu, nothing goes unsaid. We show you the full picture because trust begins with honesty. You can see what artisans earn, how prices are set, and the impact your choices create. When you understand the essence of what you buy, your decisions become more meaningful.

Traceability

Authenticity becomes tangible when you can trace a piece back to its source. You deserve to know the artisans behind the creations you love. We document each item’s journey so you can see the maker, understand the process, and appreciate the tradition behind your purchase.

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Artisans deserve timely and fair compensation that respects their work and supports their independence. We’ve designed our marketplace to prioritise maker wellbeing, so they retain control over pricing and receive equitable value for every piece and create.

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Traditional methods carry generations of wisdom, cultural identity, and a standard of quality that no trend can replicate. When you choose handmade, you choose work that carries a lifetime of technique, refinement, and care within it.

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Community is the core of real change. We believe the strength behind every handmade piece grows every time someone new chooses to be part of it. When that happens, a maker finds their reach and a tradition finds its reason to continue.

Technology

Distance does not have to mean disconnection. We use digital tools to bring artisans closer to you, not to replace their craft. We connect makers directly with people who value their work, removing the barriers that once kept traditional skills out of reach.

Weaving the Change Where It Counts

TuDuGu thrives on the belief that fashion's relationship with the people who make its products could look entirely different. Different not in the way that sounds good in a mission statement, but in the way that shows up in how artisans are paid, how their time is respected, and how their names are tied to what they make.

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Sustainability isn't a destination; it's a continuous practice of refinement and responsibility. We believe that luxury should never come at the expense of our environment.

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At TuDuGu, sustainability is the cumulative result of decisions made long before a product reaches the point of sale. It lives in which materials are sourced and from where, in how long a piece is built to last, and in whether the person who made it was paid what the work was worth. A product that carries those answers speaks for itself.

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Every artisan is recorded by name, craft tradition, and location before a single piece is listed.

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The origin of every fiber, dye, and raw input is documented before production begins.

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The technique, the time, and the conditions of production are captured while the work is still in progress.

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Inside the Louis Vuitton Workshop Giving Bags a Second Life

A Feed Supplement Cuts Methane From Merino Sheep by 43%

Fashion’s Ethical Progress Has Stalled, Says New Report

Europe Tightens the Net on Forever Chemicals in Clothing

Better Cotton Puts Nine Years of Field Data on the Table

A US Bill Proposes the First National Plan for Textile Waste

New UK Export Checks Disrupt Secondhand Clothing Shipments to India and Pakistan

The EU Completes the Technical Rulebook for Digital Product Passports

China Tightens the Rules on Textile Factory Wastewater

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The UN Brings Craft to Fashion Week

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