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The biggest problem with addressing environmental issues in China's vast textile industry is not simply about money or new technology – it's about lack of motivation according to Ma Jun, Director of the Beijing-based Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE).

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  • Thursday, 28 March 2024

    Fair Wear and Cascale partner on due diligence Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM – Not-for-profit Fair Wear has teamed up with Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, in a joint bid to improve conditions for workers in garment and consumer goods factories around the world. The new strategic…
  • Thursday, 28 March 2024

    Trützschler launches mechanical recycling system

    MÖNCHENGLADBACH - Textile technology manufacturer Trützschler has launched a new mechanical recycling system to transform textile waste into secondary fibres. Developed in cooperation with Turkish company Balkan Textile Machinery, the Truecycled…
  • Thursday, 28 March 2024

    Research note: Sustainability in market context Premium Article

    DELHI – With economics and global politics disrupting moves towards sustainability goals, Jayanth Kashyap B., investment lead at the Good Fashion Fund explains how these constraints influence plans for India’s textile sector.
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    Soorty targets regenerative cotton sourcing

    KARACHI – Pakistan’s largest vertically integrated denim company, Soorty, has set up an initiative that promotes regenerative farming practices to reduce the environmental impacts of cotton in its denim supply chain. The Soorty Regenagri Initiative…
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    H&M claims Scope 3 progress in new report Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM - Swedish fashion giant H&M last year reduced its CO2 emissions in its global supply chain by 22%, compared to a 2019 baseline, according to its new annual and sustainability report. The company says the reduction in its Scope 3 emissions…
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    Textile research centre calls for new project partners

    GEELONG - Researchers from Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH), a key centre of environmental textile technology research in Australia, is seeking businesses looking to invest in research-led projects that…
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    Green Theme and Hwasung ink textile treatment deal Premium Article

    ALBUQUERQUE – US textile treatment specialist Green Theme Technologies (GTT) is expanding its water and PFAS-free finishing platform into the key South Korean market after striking a deal with functional textile manufacturer, Hwasung International.…
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    ASOS, Boohoo, ASDA censured on green claims Premium Article

    LONDON - Fashion retailers ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda have signed formal agreements to use only accurate and clear green claims in future following an investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The undertakings commit…
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    Secondhand market 'still growing' - ThredUp Premium Article

    OAKLAND - The secondhand clothing market is continuing to expand, according to the 12th annual Resale Report from the ThredUp online resale platform which noted a 31% year-on-year growth last year. However, profits remain elusive with ThredUp's own…
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    EU-UN project to support migrant workers Premium Article

    BANGKOK - The European Union and the United Nations have launched a joint initiative to help strengthen the rights of women migrant workers and children in southeast Asia. The three-year ‘Protect’ project will work to promote decent work and reduce…
  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    Circular textile project ends, reveals lessons Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - The European Union (EU) funded New Cotton Project has come to a close after three-and-a-half years claiming to have gained key insights into how best to achieve the transition to a circular textiles industry. The consortium behind the…
  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024

    New Look backs project to reduce impacts

    LONDON - UK fashion retailer New Look is involved in a project which seeks to reduce the textiles industry's carbon footprint and accelerate the adoption of hydrogen energy. Digital technology company Digital Catapult is behind the 'Made Smarter…
  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024

    Carbios joins textile circularity partnership

    CLERMONT–FERRAND – Biotech specialist Carbios has joined the Paris Good Fashion (PGF) NGO to “accelerate textile circularity” and will contribute its solution for the bio-recycling of polyester. Carbios is the first recycling tech supplier to join…
  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024

    Better Cotton commits to Pakistan emissions project Premium Article

    ISLAMABAD - The Better Cotton initiative has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Net Zero Pakistan (NZP) to promote sustainability on cotton farms across the country and explore ways in which carbon emissions can be reduced. Net Zero…
  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024

    Eastman awarded $375m for PET recycling plant Premium Article

    KINGSPORT – Speciality materials manufacturer Eastman has been awarded up to $375 million in funding to build a low carbon recycling plant to transform mixed plastic waste into virgin-quality materials for textiles and packaging. The US Department…
  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024

    Brands and retailers facing water-related risks, report

    LONDON – A new report claims to have uncovered the significant water-related risks faced by major fashion brands and retailers, including Adidas, Gap, H&M, Inditex, Levi Strauss, Nike, PVH Corp, Ralph Lauren and VF Corp. The report from Planet…
  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024

    Podcast: Cascale - measuring for impact

    WAKEFIELD – Our host Philip Berman speaks with Jeremy Lardeau, senior VP of the Higg Index at Cascale, and Quentin Thorel, group head of sustainability for CIEL Textile, for our latest podcast. The first of a four part series, brought to you in…
  • Monday, 25 March 2024

    Sainsbury's joins ACT wages initiative

    LONDON - UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's - which includes Tu Clothing, Habitat and Argos – has joined the ACT initiative which seeks to secure living wages for workers in textile and garment supply chains. ACT (Action, Collaboration,…
  • Monday, 25 March 2024

    Adidas unveils elastane-free stretch sportswear Premium Article

    HERZOGENAURACH - Sportswear giant Adidas has developed a new range of stretch performance garments which it says uses an innovative knit or woven construction to dispense with the need for elastane fibres. Branded as Twistknit and Twistweave, Adidas…
  • Monday, 25 March 2024

    Taiwan showcases benefits of sustainable textiles

    SPONSORED CONTENT - Taiwan's textile industry has performed well on the global stage in recent years, demonstrating its strength and advantages in the supply chain. With a rich history of innovation, quality craftsmanship and technical expertise,…
  • Monday, 25 March 2024

    Companies struggling with reporting requirements, poll Premium Article

    LONDON - Sustainability professionals are struggling to cope with increasingly complex reporting requirements with some trying to align with up to eight different ESG frameworks, according to a new poll. The survey of 500 sustainability decision…
  • Friday, 22 March 2024

    Better Cotton links with Pakistan business lobby

    ISLAMABAD - Better Cotton Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to accelerate the uptake of Better Cotton across the country. Better Cotton Pakistan will…
  • Friday, 22 March 2024

    Ethical Trading Initiative voices Bangladesh concerns Premium Article

    LONDON - The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has expressed concern about the number of arrests, ongoing detentions, pending court cases and actions taken against garment workers in Bangladesh The ETI said it was especially concerned by the use of…
  • Friday, 22 March 2024

    US brands urged to pay laid off workers

    SAN SALVADOR - US apparel company Hanesbrands and Californian cycling giant Specialized are being urged to compensate garment workers in El Salvador who are still owed $659,000 in unpaid wages and severance a year and a half after losing their jobs.…
  • Friday, 22 March 2024

    Cotton Trust Protocol expands support system

    MEMPHIS — The US Cotton Trust Protocol has created an expanded field-level team dedicated to providing regional support for US cotton growers participating in the voluntary sustainability initiative. Key elements of the role include aiding producers…
  • Friday, 22 March 2024

    Fair Wear awards Pangaia 'leader' status

    LONDON – Materials science brand Pangaia has been awarded 'leader' status for its concern for workers in its supply chain in its first ever performance check by the Fair Wear non-profit. Fair Wear acknowledged Pangaia's commitment to ethical…
  • Thursday, 21 March 2024

    Study explores financial viability of biopolymers Premium Article

    VIENNA - A new study has outlined the different manufacturing scenarios required to ensure the production of financially viable, bio-based polyester (bio-PET), recycled polyester (r-PET) and their blends. The primary aim of the research at the…
  • Thursday, 21 March 2024

    Future textiles among EU research priorities Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - The Euratex textile industry trade body has welcomed the inclusion of textiles among the priorities of the European Union's (EU) flagship Horizon Europe innovation funding programme for the next three years. 'Textiles of the Future' is…
  • Thursday, 21 March 2024

    Zalando admits mixed progress on sustainability Premium Article

    BERLIN – European online fashion retailer Zalando has admitted mixed success in meeting its environmental targets in its newly published 2023 Sustainability Progress Report. Key findings include a 78% reduction in its Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas…
  • Thursday, 21 March 2024

    Shein to offer business model to other brands Premium Article

    SINGAPORE - Chinese-owned ultra fast fashon giant Shein is reportedly planning to make its controversial sourcing model available to other brands. The Wall Street Journal newspaper says it has seen a letter from Shein’s executive chairman Donald…
  • Thursday, 21 March 2024

    EOCA welcomes new funding partner Premium Article

    KENDAL – The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has welcomed a new signatory to its ‘Sustaining Membership’ category, adding to the growing list of companies that provide vital additional funding for the organisation’s core…
  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024

    Fashion for Good programme for innovators Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - The Fashion for Good initiative has revealed the 10 new innovators selected to receive tailored support for their technologies through its 2024 Innovation Programme. The Innovation Programme provides support based on the development…
  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024

    New research to break down dyes in wastewater Premium Article

    ADELAIDE – A research team at Australia’s Flinders University claims to have discovered a new way to break down and remove potentially hazardous textile dyes in wastewater. A wide range of chemical industries, including textiles, dye manufacture and…
  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024

    Official launch for recycled polyester directory Premium Article

    MUNICH - The Accelerating Circularity initiative has today officially launched its database of commercially available textile-to-textile recycled polyester. The launch of the rPolyester Database took place this morning as part of the Reality Zone…
  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024

    SEC climate rules on hold following challenge Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recently adopted climate-related disclosure rule has been put on hold following a legal challenge. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted an 'administrative stay'…
  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024

    Intertek to verify Better Cotton standard Premium Article

    BOXBOROUGH - Inspection and testing organisation Intertek has been approved as a third-party verifier (3PV) to perform audits in compliance with the Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody (CoC) standard. Launched in October 2023, the CoC standard is…
  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024

    Urbanic completes Series C funding round Premium Article

    LONDON - Socially responsible fashion brand Urbanic has completed a $150 million Series C funding round to improve its technology and scale-up its supply chain sustainability. The investment will be used to ramp up the company’s implementation of AI…
  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024

    Ecotextile News explores innovation challenges Premium Article

    WAKEFIELD - The new edition of our Ecotextile News magazine - due out next week - considers some of the challenges of scaling innovations in the textiles industry following the demise of Swedish recycling pioneer Renewcell. Our editor John Mowbray…
  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024

    AAFA urges Bangladesh to end garment worker detentions Premium Article

    DHAKA - The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has called on the Bangladesh government and the country’s major textile industry trade body to end the ongoing detention and the continued threat of detention, of thousands of workers…
  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024

    Profits from forced labour up 37%, report Premium Article

    GENEVA - Annual profits from forced labour rose to $236 billion globally in 2021 - a 37% increase since 2014, according to a new study from the International Labour Organization (ILO). Forced labour is a major concern in the fashion and textiles…
  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024

    TextileGenesis upgrades traceability platform Premium Article

    PARIS - Blockchain technology specialist TextileGenesis has launched an upgraded version of its sold-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, which offers the fashion sector a secure and digitised traceability system for all materials and garments. Part of the…
  • Monday, 18 March 2024

    H&M Foundation and GFA link on circularity Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM - H&M Foundation has linked up with the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) initiative to accelerate and scale the recycling of post-industrial textile waste in fashion sourcing countries. The three-year partnership aims to help expand 'National…
  • Monday, 18 March 2024

    Asahi Kasei and Lenzing partner on sustainable fabrics Premium Article

    MUNICH - Stretch yarn manufacturer Asahi Kasei and cellulosic fibre specialist Lenzing have created a new partnership to develop a portfolio of sustainable and circular-driven textiles. The fabrics under development will be blends of Asahi’s Roica…
  • Monday, 18 March 2024

    Turkish apparel firms eye greater US links Premium Article

    ISTANBUL – The Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB) has signed a collaboration agreement with US-based non-profit, Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP) as part of a plan to boost Turkish apparel exports to the US market. The…
  • Friday, 15 March 2024

    European CSDDD approved - with concessions Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - European proposals to make companies responsible for human rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains have finally been approved - albeit with significant concessions. The European Union's landmark Corporate…
  • Friday, 15 March 2024

    Renewcell deadline extended amid new buyer hopes Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM - The trustee appointed to oversee Renewcell’s bankruptcy proceedings has extended the deadline for the receipt of offers for the troubled textile recycling firm. The deadline has been extended to 12:00 pm CET on 28 March, 2024 in order to…
  • Friday, 15 March 2024

    Lenzing losses widen as demand dips Premium Article

    LENZING – Cellulosic fibre specialist Lenzing has posted a significantly wider loss for its full year 2023, hurt by lower demand and the continued rise in raw material and energy costs. Posting a net loss of €593 million, down from a loss of €37.2…
  • Friday, 15 March 2024

    CHT and Fulgar combine for sustainable yarn dyeing Premium Article

    TÜBINGEN – Italian synthetic yarn manufacturer Fulgar and textile chemical supplier CHT have teamed up to reduce the impact of dyeing the latter’s ‘Q-Cycle’ recycled nylon yarns. The process being used is CHT’s BeSo Responsible treatment, part of…
  • Friday, 15 March 2024

    French MPs back levies on ultra fast fashion Premium Article

    PARIS – A bill which would impose an environmental surcharge of up to €10 ($11) per garment on ultra-fast fashion companies, such as China-owned Shein, has been approved by France's National Assembly. All voting lawmakers in the lower house of the…
  • Friday, 15 March 2024

    Walmart partners on 3D garment manufacturing Premium Article

    BENTONVILLE – Retail giant Walmart has embarked on a pilot project with fashion technology firm Unspun that will use 3D weaving technology to help reduce the environmental impact of garment production and reduce waste. If successful, the…
  • Friday, 15 March 2024

    Lenzing publishes 2023 sustainability report

    SPONSORED CONTENT – Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing has revealed its progress against the company's environmental and social targets with the publication of its 2023 sustainability report. Underpinning the company’s ‘Naturally Positive’…
  • Thursday, 14 March 2024

    Puma hits climate targets, sets new ambitions Premium Article

    HERZOGENAURACH - Sportswear giant Puma has achieved its first science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets seven years ahead of schedule, according to its latest sustainability report The report, ‘Play faster. Forever Play’, shows that Puma…
  • Thursday, 14 March 2024

    Spinnova cuts costs on back of poor results Premium Article

    JYVÄSKYLÄ ­ – Scandinavian textile fibre innovator Spinnova has launched a cost-cutting review and shaken up its management team on the back of disappointing financial results for 2023 which saw revenues plummet and losses soar. Spinnova's results,…
  • Thursday, 14 March 2024

    Cotton data platform tackles transparency Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM – Sourcing technology specialist Sourcery has launched a new data collection programme that it hopes will bring together high levels of transparency and traceability to the cotton supply chain. The primary aim of the Impact and Assurance…
  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024

    MEPs vote to beef up EPR scheme for textiles Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - MEPs have today voted to strengthen a proposed extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for textile waste as part of a revision of the European Union's (EU) Waste Framework Directive. The European Parliament agreed the EPR scheme,…
  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024

    Textile firms drop SBTi scope 3 commitments Premium Article

    LONDON - More than 40 fashion retailers and textile and clothing manufacturers have had their Science Based Targets initiative-approved (SBTi) net-zero commitments removed after it emerged that previously agreed scope 3 reduction targets were…
  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024

    GFA programme aims to scale fashion innovation Premium Article

    BOSTON – The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has partnered with PDS Ventures, the innovation and investment arm of apparel manufacturer PDS, to launch a new Trailblazer programme. The new initiative will work to identify early-stage innovators in the…
  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024

    Freudenberg site implements ZDHC protocols Premium Article

    WEINHEIM - Freudenberg Performance Materials has completed the 4sustainability Chemical Management protocol (4s CHEM) for its Apparel Competence Center located in Sant’Omero, Italy. The aim of the protocol is to progressively eliminate toxic and…
  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024

    European Parliament backs green claims directive Premium Article

    BRUSSELS – Legislation which would require companies to justify the environmental claims made for their products has today been overwhelmingly backed by the European Parliament. A full plenary session of parliament voted to adopt the European…
  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024

    STICA Climate Action Week fast approaching Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM –The Scandinavian Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA) next week hosts its Climate Action Week for Fashion and Apparel to highlight the “daunting” challenges facing the industry in meeting its carbon targets. Experts from across…
  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024

    Green finance deal for garment manufacturer Premium Article

    BAAR-ZUG - Swiss global impact investor Blue Earth Capital has closed its first sustainability-linked loan with a $30 million credit investment in a leading vertically integrated apparel manufacturer in Bangladesh. Q Collection will use the finance…
  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024

    Thermore launches recycled stretch insulation Premium Article

    MILAN – Apparel insulation specialist Thermore has launched a new high-stretch fabric made with 50% post-consumer recycled polyester. Branded as Freedom, Thermore says the new insulation comes in four levels of warmth, ranging from 60-150 grams per…
  • Monday, 11 March 2024

    Toray textile plants receive ISCC go-ahead Premium Article

    TOKYO - Japanese textile manufacturer Toray Industries has announced that four of its flagship plants have been awarded ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) Plus certification. ISCC Plus uses the mass balance approach to manage…
  • Monday, 11 March 2024

    European roll-out for LPP used clothing scheme Premium Article

    WARSAW - Polish fashion group LPP, which operates brands such as Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay, is expanding its used clothing collection programme to include some of its international retail sites. LPP began its used clothing collection…
  • Monday, 11 March 2024

    Letter backs role of social economy in EPR Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - More than 80 organisations have signed a joint letter urging EU policymakers to recognise the contribution to circularity of social economy enterprises in the upcoming revision of the Waste Framework Directive. The Waste Framework…
  • Monday, 11 March 2024

    Cash backing for circular fashion innovators Premium Article

    LONDON - The Circular Fashion Innovator’s Fund, hosted by eBay in partnership with the British Fashion Council and environmental charity Hubbub, has selected six small businesses pioneering waste reduction to benefit from new funding. Swoperz, which…
  • Monday, 11 March 2024

    ERCA TCS : pioneering textile innovation

    SPONSORED CONTENT - ERCA TCS, an independent company that’s part of the larger ERCA Group based in Bergamo, Italy, is a global reference point in the supply of responsible certified chemical products entirely dedicated to the textile industry.…
  • Monday, 11 March 2024

    Fashion ‘community’ to drive circularity Premium Article

    LONDON - Textile traceability specialist Trimco Group, recycling and sorting firm Tomra and software supplier Kezzler have joined forces to develop a new platform to help support sustainability in the fashion industry and the transition to…
  • Friday, 08 March 2024

    Report predicts rapid growth for biopolymer market Premium Article

    HURTH - The global market for biopolymers, which are increasingly seen as a way of helping lower carbon emissions and improve both circularity and transparency in textile supply chains, will grow by 17% over the next five years, according to a new…
  • Friday, 08 March 2024

    Archroma launches new colour-fastness treatment Premium Article

    PRATTELN – Speciality chemicals company Archroma has launched Albafix Eco Plus, a new wet-fastness treatment that helps brands and mills improve the durability and colour quality of clothing and other textiles without the use of hazardous chemicals.…
  • Friday, 08 March 2024

    SEC approves watered down climate rules Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules requiring companies to disclose their climate-related risks and CO2 emissions to investors - albeit with significant concessions. Around 10,000 large companies,…
  • Friday, 08 March 2024

    Infinited Fiber completes €40 million funding round Premium Article

    Helsinki – Infinited Fiber Company, which produces cellulosic fibres from textile waste, has raised €40 million in a new funding round, which includes investment from several leading brands and retailers including Zara owner Inditex. The two-part…
  • Thursday, 07 March 2024

    Brands making ‘zero progress’ on impacts Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO – The world’s largest fashion brands made “zero progress” on reducing their environmental and social impacts last year, according to a new report. Workers’ rights NGO Remake’s 2024 Fashion Accountability Report scores 52 leading…
  • Thursday, 07 March 2024

    Research team explores viscose from cotton Premium Article

    LUND - A research team from Sweden’s Lund University says it has succeeded in making 100% chemically recycled viscose fibre from worn-out cotton sheets. The team says it identified viscose as a potential area for research as there is no…
  • Thursday, 07 March 2024

    Last ditch bid to save EU due diligence law Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - European legislators are expected tomorrow to make a last ditch effort to agree a deal on legislation to make brands and retailers liable for human rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains. However, it is believed…
  • Thursday, 07 March 2024

    Spinnova and Suzano plan new Spinnova facility Premium Article

    JYVÄSKYLÄ - Finnish textile fibre innovator Spinnova and Suzano have signed a letter of intent (LOI) regarding a potential new production facility for wood-based Spinnova fibre that will be owned and operated by the Brazil-based pulp giant. The…
  • Thursday, 07 March 2024

    Sappi and Biophilica partner on ‘leather from leaves’ Premium Article

    JOHANNESBURG – South African pulp and paper company Sappi has partnered with UK materials innovator Biophilica on the latter’s 'Treekind' leather alternative. Biophilica has formulated the compostable, plastic-free leather alternative with…
  • Thursday, 07 March 2024

    Court puts DyStar up for sale Premium Article

    SINGAPORE – The Singapore International Commercial Court has ordered the sale of DyStar by its joint shareholders Kiri Industries and Senda International Capital Limited – a wholly owned subsidiary of the Zhejiang Longsheng Group – after a long…
  • Thursday, 07 March 2024

    Milestone for biotech protein fibres Premium Article

    ZWINGENBERG / NEURIED - German biotechnology companies Brain Biotech and AMSilk have completed the first phase of their collaboration programme with the development of their first natural structural protein fibre and the subsequent patent…
  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024

    Gap brand Athleta backs recycled polyester Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO – Gap Inc. has committed to Ambercycle's recycled polyester made from end-of-life textiles in its Athleta branded performance apparel from 2026. Based in Los Angeles, Ambercycle uses enzymes to break down polyester into environmentally…
  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024

    US bill includes $14bn for textile circularity Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - A new US bill to counter the economic influence of China includes more than $14 billion in incentives to accelerate the transition of the fashion and textiles industry to circularity. The Americas Trade and Investment Act (Americas…
  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024

    Reverse Resources targets Pakistan recycling sector Premium Article

    FAISALBAD - Textile waste management specialist Reverse Resources (RR) and Pakistan’s National Textile University have launched a joint programme aimed at transforming the county’s textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling landscape. Established primarily…
  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024

    H&M partners on polyester recycling programme Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Retail giant H&M has committed to buying $600 million worth of recycled polyester over seven years to support the expansion of a new textile-to-textile recycling project. The deal follows a collaboration with investment groups Vargas and…
  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024

    European bodies reach forced labour law deal Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on legislation to ban the products made with forced labour from the European single market. It follows the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act in the US…
  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024

    ThredUp narrows its losses Premium Article

    OAKLAND - ThredUp Inc., one of the fashion industry’s largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories, has narrowed its loss for its fourth quarter, helped by increased user numbers and stronger revenues. Total net loss for the…
  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024

    Fashion returns start-up completes seeding round Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM - Climate tech company eComID, which is working to help the fashion industry reduce online product returns and shrink its environmental footprint, has raised €2.75 million in pre-seed funding which it will use to advance its AI-powered…
  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024

    Cascale launches update to Higg BRM tool Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has launched the latest version of its Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), part of the Higg Index suite of tools to help the fashion and textile industry measure its impacts. The new…
  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024

    UK launch for new peer-to-peer marketplace Premium Article

    LONDON - A new peer-to-peer marketplace for pre-loved fashion will launch in the UK this month. Branded as Nold (new to old), the platform, which is backed by 11 venture capital firms, will allow users to list their items by selecting from an…
  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024

    ASTM to explore new hemp standards Premium Article

    PENNSYLVANIA - Global standards organisation ASTM International and the Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop new standards for industrial hemp. Hemp is reported to provide…
  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024

    Report spells out suppliers' climate challenge Premium Article

    NEW YORK - Innovative funding models will be needed if fashion and textiles suppliers - who are responsible for the bulk of the industry's CO2 emissions - are to play their part in meeting climate change targets. That is the conclusion of a new…
  • Monday, 04 March 2024

    Bangladesh eyes shift to non-cotton fibres Premium Article

    DHAKA - The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has published a new report claiming that with the right level of investment, the country’s non-cotton apparel exports could be worth $42 billion by 2032, surging from its…
  • Monday, 04 March 2024

    500 garment factories join safety programme Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - More than 500 garment factories across India, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia have now joined the Life and Building Safety (LABS) programme to improve worker safety. LABS, set up by the Dutch sustainable trade initiative IDH, is…
  • Monday, 04 March 2024

    UK announces sustainable fashion funding drive Premium Article

    LEEDS - Applications are now open for researchers, businesses and other organisations to apply for funding to run targeted research projects that will provide new insights, evidence and data to help drive sustainability practices in the UK’s fashion…
  • Monday, 04 March 2024

    SBTi reports address supply chain strategies Premium Article

    LONDON - The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released two new reports to support the design and implementation of beyond value chain mitigation (BVCM) strategies and mobilise increased action from corporations, including fashion and…
  • Monday, 04 March 2024

    Funding awarded for cotton research project Premium Article

    DENTON - Researchers at the University of Texas have been awarded a $635,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a study aimed at developing more sustainable cotton fibres. The initiative focuses on the potential of bast fibres,…
  • Friday, 01 March 2024

    Better Cotton launches Pakistan digital data scheme Premium Article

    GENEVA - The Better Cotton initiative has launched a new farm-level project in Pakistan to digitalise field data collection in the country’s cotton-growing sector. The launch of the project is in response to an increasing demand from consumers,…
  • Friday, 01 March 2024

    SBTi approval for N Brown climate targets Premium Article

    LONDON - N Brown Group, owner of the JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo brands N Brown has announced that its net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has backed the brand’s target to…
  • Friday, 01 March 2024

    Nikwax ahead of schedule on emission targets Premium Article

    WADHURST - Outdoor clothing aftercare and waterproofing specialist Nikwax says it has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability strategy by successfully achieving its scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emission reduction goals, 18 months earlier…
  • Friday, 01 March 2024

    The North Face to probe polyester alternative Premium Article

    DENVER – Outdoor brand The North Face is working with a US Department of Energy-led consortium to determine whether bio-based synthetic textiles could offer a more sustainable raw material for its products. The Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep…
  • Friday, 01 March 2024

    The climate risks facing production hubs Premium Article

    ITHACA - Four key fashion supply countries risk losing $65 billion in export earnings and one million jobs by the end of the decade because of the impacts of climate change, according to a new report. The study, conducted by Cornell University and…
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