Sustainability

These Brands Are Reimagining Sustainable Fashion—and How Pants Fit

Materials science-focused label Pangaia joins forces with AI-powered clothing maker Unspun

pangaia and unspun jeans — Pangaia's new partnership with Unspun brings its new Panhemp material to made-to-order denim.Unspun, Pangaia

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The exploitation, waste and carbon footprint of the fast fashion industry is well documented. According to research from Princeton University, 20% of the world’s wastewater comes from the fast fashion industry, which is also a leading producer of microplastics that wind up in the ocean.

While consumers might be aware of this problem, it’s hard for the average shopper buying a pair of jeans to feel like they can make much of a difference. At the same time, it’s hard for brands to see an alternative to these systems that’s financially viable.

But