The month of February brings exciting news for those concerned with manufacturing sustainability and advancements in accountability for companies contributing to landfills! In 2026, the European Commission adopted new rules under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation prohibiting the destruction of unsold clothing, accessories, and footwear. This decision is part of the European Union’s broader ... Read more
Our New Space Introducing Our New Space at NOVO Broadway in Tempe, Arizona We’re excited to officially announce that FABRIC has a new home as of July 25th, 2025. You will find us in the NOVO Broadway Maker's Space at: FABRIC711 W. Broadway Rd.Tempe, AZ 85282Find important location and parking info on our Contact page ... Read more
On the afternoon of April 26, 2025 from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council and the fashion incubator FABRIC will present “En Pointe: High Tea & Couture Reimagined”. This fundraiser, which will close out FABRIC’s annual Eco Fashion Week (April 19-26), blends the worlds of ballet and sustainable fashion in a celebration of ... Read more
At FABRIC Incubator, sustainability has been at the core of our mission since the very beginning, and two recently passed U.S. policies are pushing the fashion industry toward the same future we've been championing for years. These new regulations—the Responsible Textile Recovery Act in California and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Consumer Protection Initiative—represent crucial steps forward ... Read more
FABRIC Tempe recently hosted a special drawing contest as part of the Tempe Center for the Arts' Curious Minds Draw-A-Thon. Participants were invited to unleash their creativity by creating designs that captured what they were most curious about. Using a paper template of FABRIC's innovative zero waste bags, attendees filled the templates with drawings that ... Read more
BEHIND THE ARTWORK:A statement about the unsustainability of denim jeans The production of denim and jeans is notoriously unsustainable, primarily due to its excessive water consumption. Astonishingly, it takes about 7,500 liters of water—equivalent to an entire swimming pool—to manufacture just a single pair of jeans. This immense water usage stems from the cultivation of ... Read more
Eco Fashion Week 2024 at FABRIC Incubator showcased a blend of sustainability, innovation, and style, captivating audiences with its forward-thinking approach to fashion. The week-long event featured a series of engaging and impactful events aimed at promoting eco-consciousness within the fashion industry. Canvas Fashion Show with Rainf4ll Technology: The Canvas Fashion Show wowed attendees with its innovative use ... Read more
The Eco Fashion Park has an infrastructure that is made up of three different sections- garment creation, garment lifespan, and garment EOL (end of life). The infrastructure aims to create a network of onshore manufacturing capabilities that will be adjunct to offshore and nearshore manufacturing. The goal of the garment creation aspect for this model ... Read more
A key element to the 2030 Supply Chain Vision is collaboration between many players in the supply chain process, to create a shared vision and working together on a shared profitability model across the supply network. Collaboration would take place between onshore and global manufacturers, academia and advanced machine manufacturers, NGOs and banks/funding, non-profits, and ... Read more
Technology is one aspect of how the 2030 Supply Chain Vision works. It’s about interconnecting the supply chain to allow efficient flow of production between the different channels. Technology is a way for the supply chain to communicate effectively regarding live data sales, costs, trends, and much more to ensure optimization. The 2030 Supply Chain ... Read more
