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NICE and RITE in landmark partnership
In a significant textile industry move, the RITE Group and NICE (Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical) have today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties cooperate closely to more effectively address environmental issues in the global textile value chain.
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Huntsman collaborates on waterless dyeing
Dyes and chemicals specialist Huntsman has entered a strategic partnership with DyeCoo Textile Systems, a Netherlands-based machinery builder that has developed and built the first commercially available waterless textile dyeing machines that use CO2 instead of water.
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WRAP Tender opportunities: BID FOR PROJECT WORK
To support the work of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, WRAP is commissioning new project work. WRAP is looking for individuals or teams to bring industry knowledge and expertise to support their team working with the clothing sector. These tender opportunities will enable you to strategically input into WRAP’s future clothing work and help shape the development of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, as it moves into a new phase.
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Clariant launches sustainability measurement tool
Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has developed a new tool using precise data measurement and analysis to help mill and brand owners to accurately compare the resource savings or CO2 emissions of different production processes with the aim of making their products more ecologically and economically sustainable.
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Puma launches new eco-collection
Puma is launching an entire line of apparel, shoes, apparel and accessories that is either completely biodegradable or recyclable and 100% Cradle-to-Cradle Basic certified.
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Federated Wiki for Nike Index tool
A fully editable version of Nike’s Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) ‘federated wiki’ will be launched in November. The ‘federated wiki’, which will be moderated by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), will allow footwear and apparel companies to use, customise and share materials data – with the aim being to promote greater data transparency and collaboration across the industry.
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Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – now available
The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards will be available for purchase next week.
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136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide:
The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.
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In the October-November 2012 issue of the magazine – OUT NOW
Interviews: two minutes with Detlef Braun, Member of the Board, Messe Frankfurt; and Joost Oorthuizen, Executive Director at IDH; Central Textiles completes module assessment of Higg Index; an in-depth look at how retailers can ‘brand’ sustainability and choose between metrics; in-person report from Munich Fashion Start which delivered on sustainability; exclusive review of innovative new denim softening technology from Jeanologia; detailed advice on how to tackle GM issues; FAST Retail’s latest CSR report reviewed and all the latest news, insight and analysis.
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