http://www.ecotextile.com The new magazine dedicated to the supply and production of sustainable textiles and apparel Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:11:39 +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=10100 [08.02.10] Sporting goods brand Vaude is a step closer to its goal of eco-friendly manufacturing throughout its entire range of products after agreeing a new partnership with bluesign accredited Sympatex Technologies. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10099 [05.02.10] Wal-Mart owned Sam’s Club warehouses are the latest US retailer to feature DyStar’s Econfidence hangtag program in its stores. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10098 [04.02.10] The BCI has embarked on a three year programme aimed at proving that the Better Cotton System model can work as a mainstream solution for sustainability in the cotton textile sector. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10097 [04.02.10] Sir Stuart Rose has revealed that Marks & Spencer’s much touted Plan A is ‘profit positive’ and says the UK top clothing retailer will consider reporting Plan A separately in its financials. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10096 [04.02.10] Leading US clothing retailers have been warned by the FTC to stop labeling and advertising viscose textile products as bamboo or face punitive measures. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10095 [03.02.10] C.L.A.S.S., the sustainability forum for textiles and design, will showcase a range of its partners’ innovative and eco-friendly products at this week’s Immagine Italia event. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10094 [02.02.10] A supplier to one of the UK’s leading supermarkets has won a nonwovens industry award for its range of baby wipes that contain 75% cotton T-shirt offcuts. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10093 [02.02.10] Executives from leading apparel and textiles companies including Adidas, Patagonia, KIK and Fountain Set will address delegates at next month’s Planet Textiles Event in Hong Kong. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10092 [01.02.10] Organic cotton and environmentally friendly dyeing techniques were much in evidence at last week’s Interfiliere exhibition in Paris along with fabrics made from recycled synthetic and natural fibres. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ecotextile.com/news_details.php?id=10091 [29.01.10] Assessed on their production techniques, eco-compatibility and CSR initiatives, the winners of this year’s ISPO’s Eco Responsibility Awards include leading companies such as Patagonia and Lenzing. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000