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Inside an independent wool mill, this spring

Inside the fast-fashion supply chain: what "recycled polyester" actually means

We traced three major labels' recycled-fabric claims back to their mills. The certifications check out — the math behind them doesn't. A six-month investigation.

The labels are accurate. The volume math behind them isn't — and until now, no one outside the mills was checking.

MKMira Kessler · Investigations Editor · 11 min read

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Kadu Wool Co. — merino base layers

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Is there an actually ethical fast-shipping option, or is that a contradiction in terms?

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Related reading: our review of Ledger Coffee's regional micro-fulfillment model, and a 2026 investigation on carbon-offset shipping claims. Flagging that "carbon neutral shipping" is an unverified claim in 3 of the top 5 replies below — want the sourcing?

@kimosei

Yes please — I keep seeing that claim and don't trust it.

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