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H&M to launch global recycling initiative
H&M is to launch a worldwide clothing recycling initiative in February in all of its 48 markets that will offer consumers vouchers in the form of store discounts in exchange for every bag of clothing donated as it strives to reduce the environmental impact of its global operations.
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Calls for holistic approach to textile pollution
Solidaridad, the Dutch-based international NGO dedicated to responsible food production and supply chain sustainability, has called for a more holistic approach to solving the environmental problems of the global textile dyeing and finishing supply chains – it has already set up pilot projects in Bangladesh and China, with retailers including Primark and G-Star.
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Wine dyed denim gets the blues
An Italian denim producer is to launch a new range of coloured denim dyed with wine instead of synthetic dyes to produce bright blues and soft brown coloured jeans. The firm says it has acquired an exclusive patent on the process from Ecoyaa, under an agreement that it is marketed and distributed under the ‘Wine-Tex’ brand.
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New flourine-free DWR textile coating
A supplier of new innovative florine-free durable water repellent coatings that uses reactive polyurethane technology to treat fabrics has recently become a bluesign system partner in a bid to make new in-roads into the outdoor apparel sector. The new technology is being touted as a potential replacement for traditional types of water repellent that rely on fluorocarbons.
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Tirupur textile dyers come full circle
Indian textiles hub Tirupur claims to have acheived zero liquid discharge in its dyeing and processing units, thereby completing a notable turnaround after more than 700 of its dyeing and bleaching units were shut down by a Madras High Court in 2011.
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Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012
The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards is now available in printed and electronic format.
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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 December/January issue of the magazine – OUT NOW!
Greenpeace has reignited the debate on fluorinated repellent chemicals, RITE Group 2012 round up, Can fast fashion slow down? feature from Dr Pamela Ravasio, brands involved in the Roadmap to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals speak to Ecotextile News about their next steps, Simon Ferringo asks whether the Soil Association should rethink their marketing strategy, mixed messages from Walmart on their sustainability efforts, and all the latest news, insight and analysis.
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