TOKYO – Japanese textile fibre business, Toray, has unveiled a new ultra-lightweight, high performance hydrophobic fabric that is manufactured with up to 60 per cent biomass-based polyamide fibres in a bid to push sustainability further up its textiles agenda.
Ultralight bio-based jacket debuts at ISPO
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TOKYO – Japanese textile fibre business, Toray, has unveiled a new ultra-lightweight, high performance hydrophobic fabric that is manufactured with up to 60 per cent biomass-based polyamide fibres in a bid to push sustainability further up its textiles agenda.
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Friday, 21 September 2018Pakistan added to Primark cotton programme
DUBLIN – Following a successful first year of retailing apparel which incorporates cotton from the company’s Sustainable Cotton Programme, Primark has announced that it will expand the initiative to encompass suppliers in Pakistan – one of its… -
Thursday, 20 September 2018Ternua debuts PFC-free recycled plastic travel range
MONDRAGÓN – European Outdoor Group (EOG) member brand Ternua has launched a range of PFC-free backpacks and travel accessories made using recycled materials for its upcoming spring-summer 2019 collection. -
Wednesday, 12 September 2018Report seeks industry SDG implementation
AMSTELVEEN – Global auditing firm KPMG has teamed up with Textile Exchange (TE) to publish its Threading the Needle report which details how the apparel industry can integrate the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve its business… -
Wednesday, 12 September 2018UK Institute calls for action on textile pollution
LONDON – The Institution of Mechanical Engineers an influential UK-based association, which has over 120,000 members in 140 countries, has called on the textile sector to clean up its act through today’s release of a new 8-page briefing that calls… -
Wednesday, 12 September 2018Partnership aims to tackle synthetic textile pollution
HAYWARD – After the successful presentation of its ‘CiCLO’ technology to Planet Textiles delegates in Vancouver, back in May, the Intrinsic Textiles Group has now signed a joint venture agreement with the yarn division of US-based Parkdale Mills to… -
Tuesday, 11 September 2018Non-surgical mulesing alternative for Australasia
VICTORIA – The commercialisation of a non-surgical cryogenic breeching procedure, in addition to New Zealand’s imminent ban on the practice, could see Australasia’s two largest nations move away from the much-maligned practice of mulesing. The… -
Tuesday, 11 September 2018Microfibre solution offered by in-house testing?
GENEVA – In response to both the growing fears and understanding on the topic of textile-derived microfibres, a Swiss-based testing laboratory has developed a new in-house testing method for apparel manufacturers to implement directly. This,… -
Friday, 07 September 2018Sustainability study explores mulberry silk credentials
COMO – While the production of silk has almost been consigned to history in Europe, Como in Italy continues to thrive as a hub serving the world’s luxury fashion retailers with fibres for products such as scarves, ties, blouses and dresses. A new… -
Wednesday, 05 September 2018Research explores Northern Australian cotton potential
CANBERRA – To better inform the Australian government, federal government agency The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has conducted an investigation into the opportunities for water resource development in key… -
Tuesday, 04 September 2018Recycled renaissance for Hong Kong textile sector?
HONG KONG – A new spinning mill in Hong Kong’s former garment-producing hub will begin operations later this year, producing recycled yarn derived from the region’s textile waste. The landmark mill opening, which will be the first in Hong Kong for… -
Tuesday, 04 September 2018Lenzing steps ahead with Hong Kong innovation hub
HONG KONG – More than 600 visitors from buying offices and apparel brands have already been through Lenzing’s new application innovation centre here in Hong Kong, where prototype knitted jacquard fabrics made with the new Tencel Luxe – a filament… -
Monday, 03 September 2018Nike latest to join Green Supply Chain Map
BEIJING – Global sportswear brand Nike has become the latest company to join the Green Supply Chain Map; a move which means the firm will disclose the environmental information of all their suppliers located in China. The online tool, launched in… -
Tuesday, 28 August 2018Updated GRI standard incorporates water impacts
STOCKHOLM – An updated GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standard on water stress – a pressing issue for many firms in the garment sector, particularly manufacturing and finishing – has now been introduced. The organisation asserts that companies… -
Tuesday, 28 August 2018Australasian duo collaborate on textile recycling
SYDNEY – Australian fashion technology firm BlockTexx has revealed that it will be working closely with New Zealand-based textile research company The Formary as part of a collaborative effort to develop new strategies and workflow models for the… -
Thursday, 23 August 2018Glyphosate and cotton standards. Risk or reward?
LONDON – Glyphosate, the main ingredient in RoundUp herbicide widely used in cotton production – including being approved for use in several environmental standards – is once again under scrutiny after a ruling that backed a groundskeeper who said… -
Wednesday, 22 August 2018CmiA cites surge in African cotton demand
HAMBURG – Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), which now certifies around 40 per cent of the cotton produced by smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, has claimed a huge rise in demand for African cotton within the textile industry. According to the… -
Friday, 17 August 2018US recycling hits the buffers, latest figures show
WASHINGTON – While launches of ‘recycled’ collections within the textile sector seem to be occurring at an ever-increasing frequency, the latest figures regarding material recycling in the United States – which point to a decrease in the amount of… -
Friday, 17 August 2018Spinnova seeks acceleration after investment boost
HELSINKI – Finnish fibre innovator Spinnova has received a welcome injection of capital; a boost which the firm hopes will ensure the next phase of its progression is secure. The company aims to develop what it describes as ‘the world’s most… -
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Canadian firm pioneers aramid PPE recycling
VANCOUVER – Following ‘extensive R&D efforts’ at its recycling centre, a Canadian firm claims to have developed a proprietary technique for the post-consumer recycling of aramid fabrics; a development which could offer the PPE (personal protective… -
Tuesday, 14 August 2018The view from…DuPont Industrial Biosciences
WILMINGTON – To discuss the company’s latest innovations, its stance on certifications and what comes next for one of the industry’s largest organisations, David Styles caught up with global product manager at DuPont Industrial Biosciences’, Rene… -
Friday, 10 August 2018Apparel Impact Institute enters new era
SAN FRANCISCO – The Apparel Impact Institute (AII), which will soon celebrate its first year in operation, has revealed that its first president will be Lewis Perkins, who previously worked in the same role at the Cradle to Cradle Products… -
Thursday, 09 August 2018New plant boosts Sri Lankan recycled polyester
COLOMBO – A new facility in the district of Horana has opened its doors prior to embarking on the manufacturing of polyester yarn from post-consumer PET flakes at a scale never before seen in Sri Lanka. -
Wednesday, 08 August 2018Cotton: A sector under stress?
WASHINGTON - Earlier this month, a seemingly ordinary press release from the International Cotton Advisory Committee caught the eagle eye of Ecotextile News, which told of how cotton farmers were unable to capitalise on the strong demand for cotton… -
Friday, 03 August 2018Wecycled initiative awarded Natural Fibre prize
VELEN – German textile manufacturer Velener Textil GmbH has won the Discover Natural Fibres Initiative’s (DNFI) Innovation in Natural Fibres Award for its Wecycled system which reclaims the 30 per cent of cotton yarn that remains unused in textile… -
Thursday, 02 August 2018Cotton demand at record high, environmental stress impacts prospects
WASHINGTON – Despite a strong demand for cotton in Asia with consumption projected to reach an all-time high of 27.5 million tonnes in 2018/19, less-than-ideal environmental conditions and subsequent lack of available water, means that cotton… -
Tuesday, 31 July 2018Delta collaboration repurposes retired uniforms
ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines, the second largest passenger carrier airline in the USA, which globally employs more than 800,000 people, has donated more than 350,000 pounds of clothing to be upcycled and repurposed. In a new initiative, the airline has… -
Tuesday, 31 July 2018China viscose sector launches sustainability roadmap
BEIJING – Ten major Chinese viscose producers which together make up an estimated 50 per cent of the world’s supply have released a new joint 3-year roadmap for the sustainable development of the viscose manufacturing industry in China. In… -
Monday, 30 July 2018West Africa hub could boost organic cotton
The idea of a cotton sourcing hub in West Africa has recently resurfaced, but this time it’s being tied to a goal to which could massively increase the production of organic cotton. Simon Ferrigno catches up with Tobias Meier of Swiss-based… -
Friday, 27 July 2018
New study asks, does garment use matter?
OSLO – A new study has been published to examine whether there is evidence to suggest the use of textiles changes systematically between different fibre types. The research also highlights the shortcomings of LCA lifecycle assessments given that,… -
Thursday, 26 July 2018Brands make 'mixed progress' on viscose pollution in Asia
LONDON – Luxury brands such as Gucci, Prada and Chanel sit alongside low-cost apparel retailers, such as Asda, Lidl and online brands Boohoo and Missguided when it comes to transparency in their viscose textile supply chains, according to a new… -
Tuesday, 24 July 2018Spinnova to scale up with Fashion for Good
AMSTERDAM – Fashion for Good has unveiled Finnish cellulosic fibre innovator Spinnova as the latest addition to its Scaling Programme. Spinnova has been selected by the Amsterdam-based fashion hub as a result of developing its disruptive cellulose… -
Thursday, 19 July 2018Eurojersey extends WWF partnership, launches microfibre project
MILAN – Italian warp knitted fabric supplier Eurojersey has signed a new three-year extension of its existing partnership with WWF Italia aimed at the conservation of water as a planetary resource. The new partnership will take the form of multiple… -
Wednesday, 18 July 2018New study gets the measure of microfibre shedding
MÖLNDAL – A new research article led by a Swerea IVF scientist has proposed a standardised test method for measuring textile-derived microfibres shed during the everyday washing of garments. One of the primary motivations for this research is said… -
Monday, 16 July 2018Worn Again accelerates polymer recycling technology
LONDON – Research institute Worn Again Technologies has confirmed that it has successfully reached its investment target of £5 million to facilitate the acceleration of its breakthrough polymer recycling technology. In the face of the growing… -
Thursday, 12 July 2018First viscose filament yarn audit finds ENKA ‘low risk’
OBERNBURG – German firm ENKA has become the first viscose filament yarn producer to complete an independent verification audit in association with Rainforest Alliance and Canopy. The results of this first-of-its-kind audit categorised the company as… -
Wednesday, 11 July 2018Man-made cellulosic fibres added to ZDHC roadmap
AMSTERDAM – ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) has confirmed that, as part of the wider implementation of raw material production into its Roadmap to Zero Programme, man-made cellulosic fibres will now form part of its apparel value chain… -
Friday, 06 July 2018Are textile microfibres more problematic than microbeads?
BRUSSELS – A new study has found textile-derived microfibres to be as harmful, if not more so, to certain types of aquatic crustaceans than microbeads which have already been banned from use in many nations. In particular, the study found that… -
Wednesday, 04 July 2018Dutch sustainability initiative reports growth
NETHERLANDS – The Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textiles (AGT) has reported a sharp rise in the number of production sites taking part in the initiative since it was first launched back in 2016. Latest figures show that today, on the… -
Tuesday, 03 July 2018Fibres from chicken feathers back up the pecking order
NEBRASKA – An ongoing research project – first highlighted by Ecotextile News as far back as our first print issue in 2007 – has received a new US$211,885 grant as part of a two-year project to develop protein textile fibres made from waste poultry… -
Tuesday, 03 July 2018Klopman invests in sustainability
Frosinone - Workwear fabrics producer, Klopman, has started construction work on a cogeneration plant at its production facility, which is located in Frosinone, Italy. The company says the objective is to replace the existing thermoelectric plant to… -
Monday, 02 July 2018Tangshan Sanyou completes viscose audit, Canopy reveals
TANGSHAN – The independently verified audit results of Chinese viscose producer Tangshan Sanyou have been published by environmental non-profits Canopy and Rainforest Alliance. Completing the evaluation puts Tangshan Sanyou considerably ahead of the… -
Monday, 02 July 2018OTA kicks off organic anti-fraud pilot
WASHINGTON – Fraud is a still an on-going issue in the organic cotton sector, leading to many traders and brands refusing to source fibre from some regions where the problem is rife. Now though, the US Organic Trade Association has launched a pilot… -
Wednesday, 27 June 2018CottonUP sourcing platform debuted at BCI Conference
BRUSSELS - At the annual BCI Global Cotton Conference, Forum for the Future has announced that it - along with several industry partners which form the Cotton 2040 coalition - has launched a new online guide to facilitate increases in sustainable… -
Wednesday, 27 June 2018Loepfe ups sustainability commitments
WETZIKON – Yarn quality control specialist Loepfe has made a wealth of new environmental sustainability pledges – including a switch to renewable energy and gradual elimination of the wave soldering process in circuit board production – in a bid to… -
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Lenzing and Duratex assess Brazilian DWP expansion
LENZING – Cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing has announced a partnership with wood panel producer Duratex to explore the possibility of building a dissolving wood pulp (DWP) plant near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The companies hope that this project – which… -
Monday, 25 June 2018Coca-Cola support boosts EU PET recycling initiative
ATLANTA – Coca-Cola has announced its intention to join the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) of Demeto, an EU-funded PET recycling initiative with representatives from the polyester value chain amongst its membership. As one of the largest global… -
Wednesday, 20 June 2018Radici designs 100 per cent recyclable gilet
GANDINO – In a move to explore the potential for new circular business models for the global textile sector, the Radici Group has produced a ‘100 per cent recyclable’ nylon gilet made of over 20 separate nylon components that can be recycled… -
Wednesday, 20 June 2018C&A Foundation funding boost for circular initiatives
AMSTERDAM – The C&A Foundation has confirmed that five initiatives, selected as part of its 2017 ‘Bridging the Gap’ RFP (Request for Proposals), are to receive a combined total of €1.29 million to support the implementation of circularity in the… -
Wednesday, 13 June 2018PrimaLoft cites progress towards 2020 sustainability goals
LATHAM – PrimaLoft Inc. claims to have made another step towards achieving its goal of incorporating 90 per cent recycled content into a minimum of 50 per cent of its product portfolio by 2020. The company, which now offers three types of insulation… -
Monday, 11 June 2018Greenpeace report explores Antarctic microfibre pollution
AMSTERDAM – As part of a broader ‘Protect the Antarctic’ campaign, Greenpeace has published a report detailing the state of pollution – including that caused by textile microfibres – in the region’s oceans. Microplastics and persistent fluorinated… -
Thursday, 07 June 2018M&S claims responsible cotton sourcing leap
LONDON – In the latest edition of the company’s annual ‘Plan A’ progress report, M&S has highlighted a substantial rise in its use of sustainably-sourced cotton which, it claims, puts the firm on course to reach its self-imposed target of 100 per… -
Monday, 04 June 2018Blockchain gets funding boost, eyes cotton sector
DENVER – A start-up company which uses blockchain technology and AI to bring greater transparency to the coffee industry has closed another US$2.15 million in additional seed funding as it looks to diverse into new areas of agriculture such as… -
Monday, 04 June 2018
Kenya targets ambitious cotton sector regeneration
NAIROBI – As part of a wider initiative to boost the nation’s economy, a Kenyan government official has announced that the cotton sector will be a key area of focus for growth in the coming months. Increasing revenues from around US$35 million to… -
Thursday, 31 May 2018Logistik turns over new leaf with Eko-Terre hemp
QUEBEC – Eko-Terre, a newly-established division of Logistik Unicorp, is seeking to scale up its hemp production in Canada with a view to expanding both its market share and global presence. The firm believes hemp, with its lower land and water… -
Thursday, 31 May 2018First year progress a real Plus for Fashion Positive
OAKLAND – Circular fashion accelerator, Fashion Positive Plus has announced an expansion of its programme along with publishing a progress report highlighting the achievements of its inaugural year in operation. Founded as part of a Cradle to Cradle… -
Wednesday, 30 May 2018Vietnam seeks to balance growth with environment safety
HANOI – Reports from Vietnam’s textile producing regions have highlighted an increased reluctance from local authorities to support new textile and dyeing facilities as concern about the impacts of subsequent pollution grows. This limitation being… -
Wednesday, 23 May 2018Nanollose launches its first microbial cellulose fabrics
VANCOUVER – At Planet Textiles 2018 held here yesterday in Canada, Australian start-up Nanollose revealed for the first time a selection of knitted fabrics made from microbial cellulose derived from coconut waste. We reported last year that the… -
Wednesday, 23 May 2018Lenzing investing €30M in new Tencel Luxe line
LENZING – The Lenzing Group is investing €30 million to build a further pilot line for its Tencel Luxe filament yarn, which was first launched on the market just a few months ago. The company says the investment will significantly expand capacities… -
Monday, 21 May 2018Metsä Group expands with new plant and innovation arm
ESPOO - Finnish forest industry products company, the Metsä Group, has announced steps towards expanding its portfolio of wood based products and plans to build a demonstration plant for the production of textile fibres made from pulp. The demo… -
Monday, 21 May 2018
AAFA calls for tariff plans to be revised
WASHINGTON – The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has called for the National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) to revise plans that request the Trump Administration impose a 25 percent tariff on of apparel, textile-based home… -
Thursday, 17 May 2018Life’s a gas with methane-derived biopolyester
REDWOOD CITY – Set before the backdrop of ever-growing concern regarding microfibre pollution and its potential impact on the world’s oceans, Mango Materials is hoping to provide the textile industry with an alternative to traditional polyester… -
Tuesday, 15 May 2018Lenzing to produce Ecovero in China
NANJING – The Lenzing Group will start production of its ‘Ecovero’ branded viscose fibres at its Chinese Lenzing Nanjing Fibers (LNF) facility – one of only two locations where the fibre will be made. The production process is claimed to have… -
Monday, 14 May 2018Unifi receives UNC sustainability award
GREENSBORO – Recycled fibres innovator Unifi has been awarded the 2018 UNC Sustainability Award from Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Center for Sustainable Enterprise and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. Unifi produces its Repreve… -
Friday, 04 May 2018Innovators Report highlights circular fashion potential
AMSTERDAM – Fashion Positive, H&M Foundation and Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute have collaborated to publish the first edition of the Emerging Material Innovators Report, highlighting what they deem to be the most promising… -
Friday, 04 May 2018New Alliance seeks global Chinese textile engagement
BEIJING – A recently-established Chinese non-profit organisation has set out its ambitious goals which include the inception of a China Fashion Sustainability Alliance, a move it hopes can open the nation’s fashion and textile industries up to… -
Friday, 04 May 2018UK consumer group calls for plastic microfibre solution
LONDON – The Women’s Institute (WI), the UK’s largest voluntary organisation with over 220,000 members, has launched its ‘End Plastic Soup’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness in Britain about how laundering clothes can influence textile… -
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Textile microfibre projects assess influence of recycling and coloration
ZUG – The European Outdoor Group has initiated a new project to compare the impacts of recycled and virgin polyester and nylon on synthetic textile microfibre pollution; as well as a separate project that aims to understand how textile coloration… -
Monday, 23 April 2018Adidas improves supply chain transparency in China
BEIJING – Global sports brand Adidas has become the most recent apparel brand to join the Green Supply Chain Map – the online transparency tool that maps leading multinational brands and retail corporations to their suppliers’ environmental… -
Thursday, 19 April 2018Wrangler highlights best practice in cotton farming
GREENSBORO – As it deepens its partnership with US cotton growers, denim brand Wrangler has today published a review of 45 scientific reports which it says highlight the most significant environmental benefits of farming cotton in a more sustainable… -
Thursday, 19 April 2018AMFI unveils new circular fashion master’s degree
AMSTERDAM – A collaboration between Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), Circle Economy and Fashion for Good has led to the development of the world’s first master’s degree focused on circular fashion entrepreneurship. It is hoped that this… -
Wednesday, 18 April 2018Self-healing squid biopolymers aim for scale-up
PHILADELPHIA – A new type of protein-based biopolymer derived from squid, which is being used to produce programmable, thermoplastic textile fibres that are said to be stretchable, tough, recyclable and even self-healing will be one of several… -
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
PVH teams up with WWF to improve water stewardship
NEW YORK – PVH Corp., parent company of Tommy Hilfiger Van Heusen and Calvin Klein has teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund in a new 3-year partnership to improve water stewardship within its supply chain. Under the new agreement, PVH and WWF will… -
Monday, 16 April 2018Improved enzyme munches polyester
PORTSMOUTH – Scientists have successfully modified a bacterial enzyme to break down polyester more efficiently in a move that could have wide ranging implications for the plastics recycling, waste and textile industries. Ecotextile News reported… -
Monday, 16 April 2018Voracious cotton bollworm hybrid causes concern
CANBERRA – Researchers in Australia have found clear evidence of cotton bollworm and corn earworm hybridization among populations in Brazil, which has resulted in a voracious caterpillar that’s likely to be highly resistant to pesticides. The new… -
Thursday, 12 April 2018Cotton made in Africa reaches one million milestone
HAMBURG – Sustainability initiative, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has announced that for the first time since its foundation in 2005, more than one million African cotton farmers now benefit from its work. The organisation claims that in 2017, a… -
Wednesday, 11 April 2018New test identifies GM cotton in clothing
ZURICH – A new testing procedure from Oeko-Tex claims to be able to accurately identify the presence of genetically modified (GM) cotton in fibres, yarns and even clothing. The new test method uses RT-PCR (reverse transcription- polymerase chain… -
Tuesday, 10 April 2018Fibersort embodies Dutch recycling revolution
AMSTERDAM – Fibersort, the collaborative project responsible for an automated solution to sorting post-consumer textiles is only in its second month of operation but has already attracted large levels of industry interest, culminating in a ‘Demo… -
Monday, 09 April 2018Unifi Repreve hands waterless US town reprieve
FLINT – Fashion designer Tracy Reese and artist Mel Chin have collaborated on a capsule collection which, through the utilisation of Unifi’s Repreve technology, has been able to highlight and combat an American town’s plastic waste problem. Around… -
Friday, 06 April 2018Vaude takes next step on PFC-free journey
TETTNANG – Vaude has revealed progress in its efforts to combat the use of harmful fluorocarbons in its entire product portfolio by announcing that all the textile materials incorporated in its 2018 Spring/Summer Collection will be fully PFC-free.… -
Thursday, 05 April 2018
US cotton industry speaks out over China tariff threat
WASHINGTON – The increasingly fraught trading relationship between the United States and China has led to an outcry from the cotton growers of America for the governments of both nations to return to the negotiation table and end the current threats… -
Thursday, 05 April 2018China goes green: Fact or fiction?
BEIJING – Since textile microfibre pollution hit the mainstream headlines, manufacturers producing garments from synthetic materials have – like the microfibre particles the apparel appears to shed – found themselves hurled into choppy waters.… -
Wednesday, 04 April 2018EU-funded project seeks unused garment circularity
LONDON – A collaboration between fashion technology firm BRIA (Brooke Roberts Innovation Agency) and apparel brand Sabinna has yielded a technique which the companies claim can transform unused or waste garments into new materials for use in apparel… -
Tuesday, 03 April 2018Energy surge for sustainable Bangladeshi firms
WASHINGTON – The World Bank has approved funding for two projects in Bangladesh – amounting to a combined total of around US$560 million – which could benefit the nation’s small and large textile facilities alike. The initiatives are aimed at… -
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Pakistan puts pests aside with cotton ban
LAHORE – The Punjab Agriculture Department, on the advice of scientists and departmental researchers, has enacted a province-wide ban on the cultivation of cotton before the beginning of April. The decision is said to have been taken as the threat… -
Wednesday, 28 March 2018IWTO makes sustainability wool sector’s top priority
BRUSSELS – Ahead of its annual conference, set to be held in May, the IWTO (International Wool Textile Organisation) has released its latest Wool Review which demonstrates a predominant theme of promoting the natural fibre’s environmental… -
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Israeli technologies boost for Indian cotton farmers
TEL AVIV – Agreements signed between several Israeli companies and the Solidaridad Network are set to enable around six million Indian cotton farmers to implement agricultural technologies designed to maximise water efficiency in the production… -
Monday, 26 March 2018Jeanologia sets sights on sustainable, water-free denim
VALENCIA – The CEO of Spanish textile technology business Jeanologia has claimed that by 2025 the prospect of water free denim production could be a reality. It was announced by the firm earlier this year that as a result of its technologies having… -
Thursday, 22 March 2018VF refutes false Cambodia claims
GREENSBORO – Following misleading news reports claiming that the company had pledged to increase its garment sourcing commitments in Cambodia, VF Corporation has clarified its position regarding the organisation’s purchasing strategy in the nation.… -
Wednesday, 21 March 2018Canopy launches video appeal to save Indonesian ecosystem
ACEH – Canopy has launched a new video that claims to show how forests and fashion are linked, with particular reference to Indonesia’s Leuser ecosystem. Leuser is the last place on Earth where critically endangered orangutans, elephants, tigers and… -
Wednesday, 21 March 2018CmiA highlights water saving techniques
HAMBURG – Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) – the largest African sustainable cotton label – has platformed its water-saving cotton irrigation techniques to mark World Water Day 2018. -
Tuesday, 20 March 2018Circle Economy and eBay Foundation unveil new project
AMSTERDAM – Dutch social enterprise, Circle Economy has unveiled ‘Circle Lab’, an online platform aimed at crowdsourcing solutions to environmental problems and promoting the implementation of circular practices. Circle Economy has, along with… -
Monday, 19 March 2018Gap embarks on water saving mission
SAN FRANCISCO – Gap has unveiled a new manufacturing sustainability target which, if successful, would see the company conserve a total of 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020. Key to this ambition will be both product innovation and… -
Monday, 19 March 2018Fashion for Good unveils latest batch of innovators
AMSTERDAM – Fashion for Good has announced the third raft of industry innovators which have been selected to take part in the latest edition of the organisation’s plug and play accelerator programme. The fifteen start-ups will now be inducted onto a… -
Thursday, 15 March 2018Norwegian project aims to discover fate of ‘microplastics’
TRONDHEIM – A new scientific project in Norway, backed by Nordic apparel brands and retailers aims to gain new understanding of the ecological behaviour and impact caused by the degradation of synthetic ‘microplastic’ textile fibres (MPFs) in… -
Wednesday, 14 March 2018Collaboration launches Piñatex sustainability project
WAALWIJK – Dutch process chemicals and coatings firm, Stahl has announced a collaboration with Ananas Anam which will see the two companies work together in an effort to improve the sustainability credentials of Piñatex. Derived from pineapple leaf… -
Monday, 12 March 2018Oritain eyes cotton supply chain traceability in Egypt
CAIRO – Supply chain traceability company, Oritain has announced it has partnered with Egyptian cotton supply chain trader Modern Nile Cotton Co., in order to verify the origin of Egyptian cotton and identify environmental and social risks across… -
Friday, 09 March 2018
BCI to launch revised Cotton Standard
GENEVA – Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has announced that it will launch a revised Cotton Standard this month, as updated Principles and Criteria – which are identified by the organisation as key to the implementation of its guidelines – take… -
Thursday, 08 March 2018Study sheds new light on textile microfibre pollution
RALEIGH – A brand new study on textile microfibre pollution, which has not yet been published, has found that cotton and rayon (viscose) fabrics release more of these minute, problematic fibres during laundering than polyester textiles; but it was… -
Thursday, 08 March 2018African cotton farmers get 8 million euro boost
BONN – The German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development (BMZ) has pledged to provide funding grants of up to €8 million over a 4 year period to support smallholder farmers in Africa to improve living conditions and promote… -
Thursday, 08 March 2018GOTS growth fuelled by Bangladesh and North America
STUTTGART – Driven by strong growth in Bangladesh and North America, the number of textile manufacturing facilities certified to the voluntary Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has risen by over 8 per cent in the last twelve months and now…
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