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ISPO furore at ‘hidden’ test results
A row has broken out at the ISPO trade show after Greenpeace alleged that three leading outdoor clothing brands, Vaude, The North Face and Schoeffel, deliberately tried to suppress the public disclosure of textile test results by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA).
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Textiles code of conduct for SMEs
The Danish Minister for Business and Growth, Annette Vilhelmsen, is promoting a new code of conduct for sourcing textiles and clothing developed by the Nordic Initiative, Clean and Ethical (NICE), which aims to help SMEs in the fashion sector to create policies on key issues such as the environment, human rights, child labour, animal testing
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Recession hitting green fashion?
A newly published study of terms used in Internet search engines suggests that consumers could be turning away from sustainable fashion due to the economic downturn. The research report has found that the usage of popular search engine terms related to sustainable fashion have shown a marked decrease since 2009.
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Jack Wolfskin calls for fluorocarbon bans
Jack Wolfskin has called for European legislation to outlaw the use of fluorocarbons and associated hazardous chemicals in water and stain-repellant clothing as it fast-tracks its own plans to use newer, less harmful alternatives.
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G-Star goes from ‘greenwasher to detox hero’
Denim brand G-Star Raw has committed to eliminate all uses of hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020, and in doing so, becomes the 15th global business to outline plans to banish toxic chemicals from the fashion sector.
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Textile Exchange workshop on apparel sustainability
Textile Exchange is inviting Ecotextile News readers to a workshop on Textile and Apparel Sustainability in New York on 19 March.
The workshop will include responsible processing, ethical manufacturing, product integrity and certification.
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Planet Textiles
This year’s Planet Textiles Conference is to be held 22nd October 2013 in Shanghai. Jointly organised by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issues of sustainability in the global textiles sector.
Early-bird sponsorship opportunities and VIP packages are now available – for enquiries please email [email protected]
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In the February/March 2013 issue of the magazine – OUT NOW!
Pile it high. Sell it cheap: Alternative models to low cost sourcing, Mango CSR report analysis, IPE Director Ma Jun speaks to Ecotextile News, Round-up on recycled synthetic fibres, Holistic approach needed to textile waste water pollution, Brand transparency exposed on social media feature, Should RSLs be restricted? New dilemma for merino wool sector, Organic cotton process in West Africa, Interview: Fast Retailing explain Uniqlo eco-position and all the latest news, insight and analysis.
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