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Report proposes ‘chemical tax’ on textiles
A new Swedish report examines how a proposed tax on textiles and footwear that contain hazardous chemicals could reduce annual purchases of consumer products that contain these substances by about 60 per cent – while at the same time raising SEK 200 million (US$31M) for the government’s coffers.
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Laser finishing on continuous fabrics
Spanish textile technology firm Jeanologia has developed a new version of its laser and ozone finishing technology that can be used for both knitwear and continuous fabric lengths. The company is already well known for its technology that uses lasers to finish denim garments, which can save energy, water and the use of potentially hazardous chemicals.
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Textile Job Opportunity – UK
Textile & Leatherworker – UK based, £23,018-£27,622 p.a. Required to craft a wide range of unique textile and leather products, you’ll need the knowledge to employ a variety of tools and techniques, plus the creativity to design products from scratch. You should also be well versed in industrial manufacturing processes, with the ability to repair and alter. See more at http://bit.ly/1eW0ZLg
For more information see Careers in Textiles.
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Made in Italy?
Greenpeace has questioned the legitimacy of ‘Made in Italy’ marketing by some luxury clothing brands as it uses the Milan Fashion Week to set its sights on the use of hazardous chemicals in luxury clothing. Versace, Louis Vuitton, Dolce&Gabbana and Burberry are among the high end fashion brands cited in recent Greenpeace report into children’s clothing.
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Sustainability Day returns to Texworld
Dystar has released its latest sustainability report which details how the business continues to make encouraging progress in reducing GHG emissions, water use and waste generation. The business slashed its water use per tonne of product manufactured by 39 per cent between 2011 and 2012, while GHG emissions were cut by around 13 per cent in the same period. Waste generation was also cut by 12.5 per cent.
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Interstoff Asia returns with sustainability focus
International garment and eco textiles trade fair Interstoff Asia Essential will return next month, offering seminars, country and sustainability related fashion pavilions, a textile technologies research and education zone, and trend display areas.
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Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 – Published May 2014
The publishers of Ecotextile News will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014.
The printed ETLG is a 100 + page A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain.
As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards.
New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability.
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In the February/March 2014 magazine issue
Brands collaborate on endangered forests campaign, Higg Index 2.0, Ecotextile News speaks to Jason Kibbey, SAC executive director, Bangladesh: untapped investment opportunity? ZDHC releases chemical framework,Textile industry natural capital initiative, New organic cotton accelerator, Antimicrobial coatings discussion: sale, production and use, Two Minutes with: Hans U. Kohn, COO, Schoeller Technologies, Circular economy, the shift from linear business models moves forward, Dressed to kill, what can Vikings teach us about textiles? Call for China waste water management change, The Bigger Picture – China textile waste photo story, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.
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