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SHEIN and SHEIN Foundation Pledge Commitment to Women’s Empowerment Through a US$700,000 Multi-Year Collaboration with Dress for Success Affiliates March 07, 2025 Company Updates, Corporate News, Giving Back, Supporting the Community, Sustainability & Social Impact

Builds on SHEIN’s previous collaborations with six Dress for Success affiliates, that have supported over 2,400 women in 2024 SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, and SHEIN Foundation, SHEIN’s newly-established philanthropic partner that aims to build more inclusive communities and sustainable ecosystems, have announced a multi-year financial commitment of over US$700,000 to four […]

SHEIN and Transfar Chemicals Enter into Partnership Agreement to Foster Research in Textile Innovation March 05, 2025 Company Updates, Corporate News, Sustainability & Social Impact

The collaboration will focus on advances in textile dyeing and finishing technologies. SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, and Transfar Chemicals, a leader in functional chemistry and new materials technology, have entered into a partnership focused on pursuing advances in textile dyeing and finishing technologies. Through this collaboration, both SHEIN and Transfar Chemicals […]

SHEIN Ramps Up Denim Production Using Cool Transfer Denim Printing by 90% in 2024 January 06, 2025 Company Updates, Corporate News, Press Releases, Sustainability & Social Impact

Almost 380,000 pieces of denim apparel were produced in 2024 using this process SHEIN is transforming the way its denim is being produced by increasing its adoption of Cool Transfer Denim Printing, a technology that consumes less water and energy compared to traditional denim manufacturing methods, while at the same time creating a more streamlined […]

SHEIN’s Center of Innovation for Garment Manufacturing Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Certification November 22, 2024 Corporate News, Company Updates, Planet, Process, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN’s Center of Innovation for Garment Manufacturing (CIGM) has achieved the Zero Waste to Landfill Management System certification by TÜV Rheinland (TÜVR), an independent third-party audit partner. The CIGM is SHEIN’s third facility to receive this certification, with SHEIN’s two other facilities achieving the certification earlier this year in February. A ceremony was held […]

2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report August 22, 2024 Company Updates, Corporate News, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN has released its 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report, which sets out its commitment to continued progress and transparency in its sustainability and social impact initiatives. This year’s report provides updates on SHEIN’s ongoing efforts to achieve its near- and long-term targets, enhance its governance systems, and build a growing network of partners to support […]

SHEIN launches €200 Million Circularity Fund in the UK and the EU and commits to investing €50 million in broader ESG efforts July 10, 2024 Company Updates, Corporate News, Planet, Press Releases, Process, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, today announced a commitment to invest €250 million in the UK and EU over the next five years. Reflecting its goal of creating a future-ready fashion industry, SHEIN’s investment will include the creation of a Circularity Fund, along with operational and commercial investments aimed at further enhancing […]

The UnTours Foundation Selected as Second Grant Recipient of SHEIN’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fund May 22, 2024 Company Updates, Corporate News, Planet, Press Releases, Process, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN’s US$250,000 disbursement to The UnTours Foundation will fund a Cambodian initiative that partners with social enterprises to upcycle textile waste. SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is pleased to announce The UnTours Foundation as the second grant recipient of its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fund. The UnTours Foundation is a non-profit organization […]

SHEIN Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Certification for Two Facilities May 20, 2024 Corporate News, Company Updates, Planet, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN is making progress towards its goal of building a waste-less future with two of its facilities receiving the Zero Waste to Landfill Management System (ZWTL MS 2022) certification. As part of the certification process, both facilities underwent assessment in 2023 by TÜV Rheinland, an independent third-party audit partner, and were certified in February 2024 […]

SHEIN Launches “SHEIN X Rescued Collection” Made Using Rescued Fabrics May 10, 2024 Corporate News, Empowering Creatives, Empowering Entrepreneurs, Process, SHEIN X, Sustainability & Social Impact

All garments from the collaboration are designed using deadstock fabric sourced through Queen of Raw SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, announces the launch of SHEIN X Rescued, a collection by six SHEIN X designers that use deadstock materials sourced through SHEIN’s partnership with Queen of Raw. Queen of Raw is a global […]

Denim Goes Water-less March 13, 2024 Blogs, Planet, Sustainability & Social Impact

Traditional denim production methods require gallons and gallons of water Denim fabric has to be dyed dark blue – a process that requires lots of water – before then being washed out with stone or acid washing and sand blasting to produce the aged denim effect that we know and love. Manufacturers also have to create costly and non-recyclable molds for each new print […]