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Organic body outlines new US textile ruling
The Organic Trade Association has clarified how a new US policy memo which allows organic textiles to be sold in the USA in a similar way to organic food, is also in addition to existing FTC requirements.
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Brazilian brand leads environmental initiative
Instituto e, the not-for-profit arm of Osklen, one of Brazil’ s leading up-market fashion brands, is collaborating with think-tank Forum das Americas and the Italian government to explore different sustainable technologies for the production of eco-friendly clothing textiles.
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UNCTAD outlines biodiversity support programs
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has set up three new partnerships within the fashion industry aimed at strengthening collaboration and supporting biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
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Plan A delivers £70M for M&S
Marks & Spencer reports that Plan A has contributed over £70 million to its bottom line in fiscal year 10/11 – up from £50 million the previous year – with textiles playing an important part to help it deliver in its Plan A environmental objectives.
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Uniform supplier explores benefits of Crailar
crailar PORTLAND – Naturally Advanced Technologies’ strategy to increase the number of commercial partners for its Crailar technology continues to gather pace with the news it has entered into a short-term development agreement with corporatewear supplier Cintas Corporation.
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Eco-textile labelling guide goes online
MCL Global has launched an online version of the industry leading Ecotextile Labelling Guide, the essential tool for manufacturers, retailers and brands looking to produce, source and sell environmentally friendly clothing and textiles.
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Event: Home Textiles Sourcing Expo
The Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, held from July 19 – 21, 2011 at the Javits Center in New York City, is the only US event solely focused on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications.
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