http://www.ecotextile.com The new magazine dedicated to the supply and production of sustainable textiles and apparel Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:45:45 +0000 rss20.php by www.ecotextile.com no-reply@ecotextile.com http://www.ecotextile.com/images/logo_eco.gif http://www.ecotextile.com/ http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10122 [09.03.10] A French nylon supplier has developed a new, 100% renewable nylon yarn derived from castor beans that can be used to produce durable textiles with anti-bacterial properties. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10123 [09.03.10] The Organics Brazil Project will attend one the USA’s largest trade fairs for natural and organic products to help its apparel producers gain a foothold in the key North American market. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10121 [07.03.10] UK-based Shirley Technologies has launched an ecological consultancy service aimed at helping retailers and manufacturers to source ‘greener’ textile products. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10120 [05.03.10] Gap has joined Cotton Inc on its latest denim recycling initiative push, which will see unwanted apparel converted into natural cotton fibre insulation material for use in homes. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10118 [04.03.10] A new environmental group has been set up by RITE, which aims to look closely at the GOTS criteria for dyeing organic cotton. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10119 [04.03.10] A new downloadable guide provides practical know-how and essential information for planning, managing and expanding organic and fair-trade value chains. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10117 [03.03.10] C.L.A.S.S., the sustainability forum for textiles and design, showcased a range of its partners’ innovative and eco-friendly fashion collections at this week’s White show in Milan. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10116 [01.03.10] Marks & Spencer plans to convert every one of its 36,000 product lines into Plan A products by 2010 as the UK retailer aims to become the ‘world’s most sustainable retailer’. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10114 [26.02.10]At this year’s World Cup in South Africa, national teams wearing Nike will be sporting polyester football shirts made from recycled plastic bottles rescued from Japanese and Taiwanese landfill sites. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10113 [26.02.10] – A new ethical and environmental fashion label, which works to help people in Southern Italy affected by organised crime has launched a new collection at Milan Fashion Week. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000