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Italy seizes textiles with Chromium (VI)
Authorities in Italy have ceased a number of textile products such as sweatshirts, skirts, shirts, track suits and trousers that were said to contain potentially harmful levels of Chromium (VI) a strong allergen that can lead to severe skin complaints.
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Swimwear from recycled Speedo’s
UK students have teamed up with Speedo to create new designer swimwear from recycled Speedo LZR Racer suits, which are now surplus to requirements following a rule change by the sport’s governing body.
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Hanesbrands gets fair labour recognition
Activewear and sock maker Hanesbrands Inc. has received accreditation for its global social compliance program from the Fair Labor Association, a workers’ rights group based in Washington, D.C.
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Organic showcase to include textile event
A pre-conference event on Organic Textiles is to take place during next year’s IFOAM Organic World Congress in Korea.
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Target outlines environmental objectives
US-based retailer Target has published a series of specific goals regarding resource usage, waste elimination and carbon footprint reduction as well as a time frame in which it hopes to achieve them.
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Planet Textiles to debut in Shanghai
Some of the world’s largest clothing brands will hook up with some of the world’s largest apparel companies when the Planet Textiles event on sustainability takes place next year on 19th October 2011 in Shanghai, China.
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December 2010 issue: Interview: Two minutes with David Bennell, Executive Director, Textile Exchange; Content Claim Certified: New traceability standard; North Face leads way for VF Corp; Marks & Spencer and WWF = Better Cotton; Clear Vision from Crystal Group. Plus Sustainable Cotton Sector report; Fluorine-free finishes; New drive for linen…and all the latest news and analysis.
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