Ecotextile News

Low price. Low cost?

Fri, 19 July 2019

Walmart has laid out its newest sustainability targets, continuing its drive to deliver items with both the lowest possible price and footprint. Ken Lanshe, the company’s Vice President of GM Technical, Quality & Sustainability, spoke with Ecotextile News about the ...

Zalando expands 'sustainable fashion' choice

Thu, 18 July 2019

BERLIN – Zalando says that following an increase in environmental search terms on its web platform, it will onboard apparel brands such as Ecoalf, Mud Jeans, Swe-s, Girlfriend Collective, and Stripe + Stare over the next few weeks as it continues to flag up ...

Zalando expands 'sustainable fashion' choice

The recycling revolutionaries

Thu, 18 July 2019

There has been an explosion of interest in textile recycling of late. At the epicentre of this are Graham Ross and Adrian Jones, the duo behind Australian firm BlockTexx. Ecotextile News spoke to them in the midst of a very busy 2019. Log in or subscribe to see this ...

BACK ISSUE ARCHIVE

- H&M, Target back CircularID tool
  
  Wednesday, 17 July 2019
  NEW YORK – The development of a new industry tool which could greatly improve transparency and...
  
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- Ellen MacArthur Foundation to “transform...
- River Island re-calls clothing due to he...

- CCC report highlights denim worker health concerns
  
  Thursday, 11 July 2019
  BRISTOL – Bleached Souls– A report by Clean Clothes Campaign Turkey – has put pressure on the...
  
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- Roaches releases new software
- CHT breaks €500M, eyes circular economy...

- Levi Strauss partners with IFC on climate goals
  
  Friday, 28 June 2019
  SAN FRANCISCO — Levi Strauss & Co. has announced the signing of a US$2.3 million co-operation...
  
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- Nike signs UN fashion charter to fight c...
- Levi’s, Nike, Calvin Klein among brands ...

Sponsored Content
- Texworld USA returns for summer edition
  
  Wednesday, 03 July 2019
  NEW YORK CITY – After an exciting winter edition of Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA in January 2019, one of the largest sourcing shows on the East Coast will return to the Javits Convention Center this July 22-24, 2019, and for the first time in the show’s...
  
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- Australian states fight for mulesing pain relief
  
  Tuesday, 16 July 2019
  NEW SOUTH WALES – The Legislative Council of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has reaffirmed its...
  
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- Could a ‘water tax’ benefit Bangladesh?...
- Closing a virtual loop

- Bangladesh joins UN Fashion Climate Charter
  
  Friday, 12 July 2019
  DHAKA – The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) – the trade body of...
  
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- Responsible Down Standard 3.0 released
- BCI becomes latest UN fashion charter si...

- Global Fiber Congress looks to sustainability
  
  Friday, 05 July 2019
  DORNBIRN – Austria is set to play host to the Global Fiber Congress (GFC) in September, where more...
  
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- Planet Textiles Pod returns for 2019
- Planet Textiles: HSBC and the future of ...

Features
- Transparency gets a reboot
  
  Wednesday, 03 July 2019
  Control Union criticised ‘dubious companies’ for the European Commission’s decision to withdraw its organic certification license in five key regions. But, with blockchain snapping at its heels, what does the future hold for traditional ‘physical’ traceability? John Mowbray...
  
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- The rise of rental
- Everlane outlines its 'sustainable' goals

Editor's Pick
- Traceability importance continues to grow
  
  Tuesday, 09 July 2019
  Authentication and traceability backbone solutions have become a key technology for many a brand to prevent not only product forgery, but also to prove the truthfulness of on- and off-product claims. Pamela Ravasio reports. What few people realise is that product...
  
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- Don't believe the hype
- OECD forum offers frank assessment of garment sector