Companies
An analytical directory of companies operating across the fashion value chain. Each entry describes the business model, sets out the economic logic it runs on, and maps the regulatory exposure that shapes its future.
Circulose
Produces dissolving pulp from cotton-rich textile waste as a substitute for virgin wood pulp in viscose and lyocell production. Formerly Renewcell, acquired out of bankruptcy in 2024 by Altor Equity Partners. Production restart Q4 2026.
Yarn & Fabric
Veja
Sneaker brand that routes advertising spend directly into fair-trade raw materials. No paid media. Production costs 5–7× conventional competitors at factory stage, offset by the absence of marketing. ~€250M turnover in 2024.
Brands
Vestiaire Collective
Global resale marketplace for pre-owned premium and luxury fashion. Asset-light: earns commission and authentication fees without holding inventory. Founded 2009, raised over $700M USD, targeting first annual profit in 2026.
Secondary MarketHow this directory works
Inclusion is an editorial decision based on a company's relevance to the transition of the fashion industry. We do not score, rank, or rate companies on sustainability performance. We describe how their business model works, what the company says about itself, what we make of the economics of the model, and the publicly verifiable signals available. Each entry is updated when material changes happen.