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Ecotextile News e-newsletter 10.06.15

By Stacey Dove
10 June 2015

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 10 June 2015

Breakthrough cellulose fibre project developments

A government-backed Finnish project in which textile engineers claim to have designed a completely new way to make cellulosic textile fibres using a unique wet extrusion process based on the flow properties (rheology) of a modified, aqueous wood fibre slurry has moved into its second phase.

Polluters should now pay

From an environmental perspective, doing the right thing, or doing the better thing, must also be the most financially rewarding option if the global textile sector is to improve the way it operates. And taxation could be the answer, argues Phil Patterson.

C&A world’s largest organic cotton user

C&A is the world’s largest user of organic cotton having seen a rise of more than 50 per cent in sales of products made from organic cotton since 2012.

New online tool tests eco claims

Businesses are being encouraged to test the – often dubious – sustainability claims of eco-labels by using a new online tool which draws on extensive research and stakeholder consultation to help assess the credibility of the claim.

SAC launches new pilot modules

The SAC has launched two new pilot modules designed to assess the environmental and social sustainability of apparel retailers.

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Product Manager, Oeko-Tex, Zurich or Frankfurt

Technical Support Engineer, Organo Click, Stockholm, Sweden.

International Account Manager, Organo Click, Stockholm, Sweden.

M&S to grow circular economy projects

Marks and Spencer has said it will develop the business’ role in developing a circular economy, by scaling up projects such as its charity textile recycling initiative Shwopping.

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Home Textiles Sourcing Expo

Home Textiles Sourcing Expo is one of the largest sourcing events in North America to solely focus on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications.

Held annually in July alongside Texworld USA and the International Apparel Sourcing Show, the exposition provides manufacturers, retailers, buyers, and designers, a one-stop sourcing venue for new fabrics and products, as well as hosting a variety of seminars.

Home Textiles Sourcing Expo will be held 21-23 July 2015 at the Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, USA.

NEW ISSUE: Ecotextile News June/July 2015

Phil Patterson argues that doing the right thing must be the most financially rewarding option for the global textile sector, Vietnam’s textile industry is set for rapid growth, should brands consider asking suppliers to ensure proper environmental measures are in place before placing orders? Puma takes strong stance on failing suppliers, Apparel brands’ chemical management has traditionally concentrated on direct contractual vendors, but what happens below the surface? HeiQ has launched a new system for dyeing polyester yarns and fabrics that it says can accelerate processing times by up to 33 per cent, Sustainability in NRDC initiative, Study casts doubt on wool’s eco-rating, We asked leading international apparel retailers what happens to their unsold clothing, Sustainable innovations shine at Techtextil, SAC kicks off pilot Higg retailer modules, Two minutes with… Herbert Ladwig, managing director, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Cotton Horizons – a regular feature on cotton and sustainability from cotton expert Simon Ferrigno, and all the latest news, insight, and analysis.

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