The growing backlash against fast fashion is proof that people are losing patience with wasteful business models. Yet while resale markets and upcycling efforts are helping to extend the life of garments, some are demanding more action from the industry to prevent the creation of textile waste both in the production phases and post-purchase.

Award-winning Canadian start-up SRTX is developing durable knitwear materials that tackle the short lifespan of tights. By reducing textile waste before garments even get to consumers, it's demonstrating how innovative technology can combat the sustainability issues surrounding fashion.

Dissolvable and compostable shoes from Woolybubs give parents the welcome option of eco-friendly baby clothing amid a climate crisis. Recognizing the amount of waste generated by infant clothing and other items like diapers, the brand speaks to parents looking to limit their environmental impact.

How is a yearning for the past impacting the wardrobes of Gens Y and Z? Why does gender-neutral and adaptive fashion need a stylistic shake-up? How are brands harnessing storytelling to attract values-led shoppers? And is upcycling really the solution to endless textile waste?