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  • Monday, 18 March 2024

    H&M Foundation and GFA link on circularity

    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

    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

    Renewcell deadline extended amid new buyer hopes

    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

    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

    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…
  • 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

    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…
  • 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

    STICA Climate Action Week fast approaching

    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

    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…
  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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…
  • 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

    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

    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…
  • Thursday, 29 February 2024

    New transparency programme for Sri Lankan apparel Premium Article

    COLOMBO – Apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka have partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the Global Language of Business (GS1) on a new transparency, traceability and accountability…
  • Thursday, 29 February 2024

    Renewcell hopeful amidst outpouring of support Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Swedish textile recycling pioneer Renewcell says it is hopeful the company will continue as a going concern under new ownership despite being declared bankrupt this week. It comes as the Circulose Supplier Network of 151 companies…
  • Thursday, 29 February 2024

    Carbios strikes supply deal for recycling plant Premium Article

    CLERMONT-FERRAND - Biotech firm Carbios has struck a deal with Landbell Group, a supplier of closed-loop recycling solutions, for the latter to supply raw materials to its new PET biorecycling plant. Currently under construction, Carbios is building…
  • Thursday, 29 February 2024

    Podcast: Figuring out fashion’s CO2 emissions

    WAKEFIELD – If the global textile sector is to reduce the impact of its CO2 emissions on the planet – it first needs to know where they come from in the supply chain. To explain one way to do this, Philip Berman is joined by Ecotextile News…
  • Thursday, 29 February 2024

    Research paper urges action on microfibre pollution Premium Article

    LONDON - A major research paper is challenging the UK government to do more to tackle microfibre pollution by mandating for filters in all new washing machines. The paper, ‘Filtration as an effective and near-term solution to reduce the release of…
  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024

    Upward trend for next-gen materials investment Premium Article

    NAPA - Global financial backing for next-gen material companies increased in 2023 with the industry reporting an 8.6% rise in investment funding, according to a new report. The report, ‘Next-Gen Materials 2023’ from the Material Innovation…
  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024

    Unifi launches new sustainability report Premium Article

    GREENSBORO – North Carolina-based fibre innovator Unifi, the company behind Repreve-branded recycled polyester, has published a new report revealing progress against its sustainability targets and setting out new goals. The company commits to…
  • Tuesday, 27 February 2024

    Court declares recycler Renewcell bankrupt Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Textile recycling pioneer Renewcell's application for bankruptcy has been approved by Stockholm District Court. The company, which opened the world's first scale textile-to-textile recycling plant in late 2022, filed for bankruptcy after…
  • Tuesday, 27 February 2024

    Database to promote T2T recycled polyester Premium Article

    NEW YORK / MUNICH - The Accelerating Circularity initiative has joined forces with the Performance Days exhibition to launch a database of commercially available textile-to-textile recycled polyester. The Reality Zone rPolyester Database will be…
  • Tuesday, 27 February 2024

    WTO and FIFA strengthen cotton partnership Premium Article

    ABU DHABI - The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and world football’s governing body FIFA have reaffirmed their joint commitment to work together to examine how international trade and football can serve as catalysts for economic growth with the…
  • Monday, 26 February 2024

    Cascale rebrand calls time on the SAC Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO - The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is rebranding as 'Cascale' to reflect its expansion into areas beyond apparel and footwear as it continues its mission to reduce industry impacts through its Higg Index suite of tools. It comes…
  • Sunday, 25 February 2024

    Renewcell to file for bankruptcy Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Textile recycling pioneer Renewcell has decided to file for bankruptcy after failing to secure sufficient financing to continue its operations. “This is a sad day for the environment, our employees, our shareholders, and our other…
  • Friday, 23 February 2024

    Harness the power of AI to boost recycling, says GRF Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - The Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) has called for an increase in the use of artificial intelligence solutions to help drive the growth of world trade in recyclables. According to the GRF, which supports the promotion of recycling…
  • Friday, 23 February 2024

    EU risks missing climate targets by a decade Premium Article

    LONDON – Textile and fashion industry stakeholders that operate in Europe, and who have set ambitious climate reduction targets to meet the requirements of the EU Green Deal, could struggle to meet their scope 1 and 2 reduction targets – never mind…
  • Thursday, 22 February 2024

    Nativa expands into regenerative cotton Premium Article

    PARIS - Merino wool supplier Nativa, part of the Chargeurs Group, is expanding into cotton grown through regenerative agricultural practices. The cotton will be grown in Greece under the Nativa Regenerative Agriculture Program which aims to improve…
  • Thursday, 22 February 2024

    Renewcell expands Circulose Supplier Network Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Textile recycling pioneer Renewcell has welcomed 35 new members to its Circulose Supplier Network (CSN) bringing the total to 151 companies working to use the Swedish firm’s dissolving pulp. Launched last July with 47 textile companies…
  • Thursday, 22 February 2024

    Podcast: Cash for climate solutions

    WAKEFIELD – For the first of a new three-part series in our Ecotextile Talks podcast, produced in partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), our host Philip Berman is joined by two leading figures behind an ambitious attempt to reduce the…
  • Thursday, 22 February 2024

    CottonConnect impact report claims progress Premium Article

    LONDON - The CottonConnect social enterprise is claiming significant progress across all of the key areas of its programmes in its latest impact report. More than 523,000 farmers were trained in sustainable agriculture programmes in India, Pakistan,…
  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024

    BlockTexx completes Series B funding round Premium Article

    LOGANHOLME – Australian textile recycling pioneer BlockTexx has completed a AU$7 million Series B funding round to scale its technology. The investment will be used to expand BlockTexx’s textile recovery facility in Loganholme, Queensland from 4,000…
  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024

    Kraig launches spider silk/cotton blend Premium Article

    ANN ARBOR – US biotech firm Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has created its first premium yarn combining its recombinant spider silk with Pima cotton. The yarn, described as a 100% natural fibre composite yarn for use in fabrics and finished garments,…
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