Ecotextile News

Finnish startup spins new plant-based fibre

Thu, 27 January 2022

ESPOO - Finnish startup Nordic Bioproducts says it has successfully spun a new plant-based textile fibre made from forest industry by-products, textile waste and paper pulp. The Aalto University spin-off's Norratex fibre, which it says is manufactured without the use ...

Finnish startup spins new plant-based fibre

WRAP partners on consumer-facing campaigns

Thu, 27 January 2022

LONDON – UK waste recycling charity WRAP has teamed up with non-profit social enterprise Behaviour Change to raise awareness amongst consumers of the environmental impacts associated with the products they buy. The pair deem their skillsets complementary to one ...

WRAP partners on consumer-facing campaigns

Research: Bangladesh’s female workers hit harder by COVID

Wed, 26 January 2022

DHAKA – New research from an international team of academics suggests that female garment workers in Bangladesh were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 disruptions. Both male and female workers, factory bosses and trade unions were interviewed between November ...

Research: Bangladesh’s female workers hit harder by COVID

BACK ISSUE ARCHIVE

- More labs approved to test for GM cotton
  
  Thursday, 27 January 2022
  AMSTERDAM – A total of 21 laboratories worldwide have now been approved to carry...
  
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- Lycra develops insulation from textile w...
- Decathlon launches rental ski and hiking...

- Gore Fabrics is awarded GRS certification
  
  Wednesday, 26 January 2022
  DELAWARE – Technical textile supplier Gore Fabrics, which owns the Gore-Tex brand,...
  
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- Moncler pledges to ban animal fur
- Unifi launches new transparency certific...

- ASOS extends ties with Anti-Slavery International
  
  Tuesday, 25 January 2022
  LONDON – Fashion retailer ASOS has agreed a new three-year partnership with...
  
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- IKEA on track to be climate positive by ...
- Resale platform Trendful secures new fun...

Sponsored Content
- James Heal advances offering in the Americas
  
  Wednesday, 05 January 2022
  Textile testing expert, James Heal, has announced the opening of their first US-based office and a new network of distributors, enabling them to better service their customers in the Americas. Not only is the Sterling office now ready to support customers, but they...
  
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- Parade launches underwear recycling initiative
  
  Monday, 24 January 2022
  NEW YORK - Sustainability-focused underwear brand Parade has linked up with...
  
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- Sateri subjects Chinese mills to Higg FS...
- JC Penney, Decathlon join ZDHC programme

- BGMEA, ILO programme to improve workplace safety
  
  Monday, 24 January 2022
  DHAKA – The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has...
  
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- Rebag launches customer loyalty programm...
- Coach, Tapestry Inc join Land to Market ...

- Brands urged to address India wage theft
  
  Friday, 21 January 2022
  KARNATAKA – The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) has spoken with...
  
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- Remake questions the ‘circular’ services...
- Bergans to launch subscription repair an...

Features
- This marriage could one day revolutionise dyeing
  
  Monday, 20 December 2021
  I’m a textile dyer and, with over 30 years’ experience in the industry I’ve seen a few things come and go in terms of the ‘next big thing’ but the fundamentals of how dyes remain intact and attached (or not) to fibres hasn’t changed one bit. Some dyes sit within or on a...
  
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- Viscose manufacturers scale 'alternative' fibres
- BGMEA - brands will pay more for sustainability