Ecotextile News e-bulletin 10.02.11

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Esprit bans sandblasting technique
Esprit has said it will stop the use of the controversial sandblasting technique in its global production chain with immediate effect. The ban applies to all Esprit fabrics and all international suppliers.


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Eco award for Tencel Sun
Lenzing has won the 2011 Ispo Eco Responsibility Award in the Fibres & Fabrics category for its Tencel Sun fibre.

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bluesign

Brands and manufacturers opt for Bluesign
The bluesign standard continues to attract members from across the international textile supply chain with several new companies joining the partner network or signing up to conduct screenings.

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tirupur

Tirupur shuts polluting dyehouses
Over 700 textile dyeing and finishing units in Tirupur India have been ordered to shut down by the Madras High Court after discharging salt-laden effluent into the nearby Noyyal river, which has severely impacted on local farmers and the environment.

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stayfresh

Stay Fresh approved by EPA
Quick-Med Technologies has received approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency for Stay Fresh, the first antimicrobial technology containing hydrogen peroxide approved by EPA for the antimicrobial preservation of textiles.

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planet

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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