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Despite its once fringe status, sustainable living has reached closer into the mainstream fashion market, and what was, in the past, a lifestyle choice has now become a necessity.
Following the May announcement of its partnerships with <strong>URBN</strong> and <strong>Nordstrom</strong>, which afforded it extensive funding, the textile recycling and reuse nonprofit <strong>FABSCRAP</strong> has opened a location in Philadelphia. In addition to bringing the group’s services to Philadelphia, FABSCRAP’s new location will allow the New York City–headquartered nonprofit to serve the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md.; and Southern New Jersey.
MANUFACTURING By Dorothy Crouch | Thursday, May 13, 2021 Promoting its mission to combat fabric waste, the textile recycling and reuse nonprofit Fabscrap announced that it has secured partnerships with Philadelphia’s URBN and Seattle-headquartered Nordstrom, which includes major investments by the retailers. Initiatives include expanding from the New York City area and upgrading the company’s digital infrastructure. Fabscrap’s efforts include fabric sorting and redistribution of textile waste to divert these materials away from the landfill. “This is such a great cas...