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While the environmental benefits of international second-hand apparel trade may not appeal to a Trump White House, the economic argument could well gain more traction. David Styles speaks to Marjorie Norton, a professor at Virginia Tech University, to discover how her latest study will assess the benefits and complexities of this market for the United States.

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  • Friday, 06 September 2024

    Child labour report flags textile sector issues Premium Article

    WASHINGTON – Elements of the textile supply chain in China, Vietnam and Myanmar are amongst a raft of new additions to the US Department of Labor’s watchlist of goods believed to be produced by child labour and/or forced labour. New additions to the…
  • Friday, 06 September 2024

    NFTC warns scrapping loophole would backfire

    WASHINGTON DC - US proposals to scrap the ‘de minimis’ loophole - which allows ultra fast fashion giants Shein and Temu to evade paying tax on their direct to consumer packages - are not practical, according to a report. A study published by groups…
  • Friday, 06 September 2024

    Crocs claims sustainability milestone Premium Article

    BROOMFIELD – US footwear brand Crocs says it has achieved a significant milestone in its use of bio-based material for its flagship clogs, a key part of its plan to reduce its overall carbon emissions. Crocs says it has now achieved a record 25%…
  • Friday, 06 September 2024

    Investors urge Nike to sign Pakistan Accord Premium Article

    BEAVERTON - The world's largest sovereign wealth fund is backing a shareholder proposal demanding that sportswear giant Nike signs up to the Pakistan Accord garment and textile factory safety programme. Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, which…
  • Thursday, 05 September 2024

    From Farm to Fashion

    SPONSORED CONTENT - The emergence of renewable materials for sustainable fashionAccording to the World Economic Forum, the fashion industry and its supply chain are responsible for 10% of worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually. Elastane,…
  • Thursday, 05 September 2024

    AbTF joins Chad sustainable cotton initiative Premium Article

    HAMBURG – The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), which oversees the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative, has joined the newly formed Koskilna Compact alliance, a five year project aimed at supporting cotton farmers in building up resilient…
  • Thursday, 05 September 2024

    Event to promote responsible purchasing

    AMSTERDAM - The Industry We Want (TIWW) and Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS) will next week host a joint event to bring together key figures in the garment and footwear sectors to promote responsible purchasing as the new norm. The event, on…
  • Thursday, 05 September 2024

    New report urges industry to go ‘beyond polyester’ Premium Article

    NAPA - The Material Innovation Initiative has published a new report calling for fashion brands and textile manufacturers to channel their resources into creating products that match polyester’s performance and versatility, while relying on…
  • Wednesday, 04 September 2024

    Applied DNA to pilot cotton isotopic testing

    STONY BROOK – Molecular technologies specialist Applied DNA Sciences has been awarded a contract for a pilot isotopic testing programme in Pakistan in a bid to reduce child and forced labour risks in cotton supply chains. Applied DNA was awarded the…
  • Wednesday, 04 September 2024

    Retail giants invest in lab-grown cotton firm Premium Article

    BOSTON – Swedish retailer H&M and Zara owner Inditex have taken part in fresh funding round for US cellular agriculture start-up Galy, which is working to develop lab-grown cotton. The $33 million raised from the oversubscribed series B financing…
  • Wednesday, 04 September 2024

    Oeko-Tex reports leap in certifications Premium Article

    ZURICH - Testing and certification organisation Oeko-Tex has confirmed that the number of certificates and labels issued under its Made in Green sustainability programme leapt by 52% to 16,687 in the year July 2024. The company's latest annual…
  • Wednesday, 04 September 2024

    H&M Foundation and HKRITA open research lab Premium Article

    HONG KONG – H&M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Swedish fashion giant, has linked up with the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to open a research lab. Called the 'Open Lab', the 20,000-square-foot facility is…
  • Wednesday, 04 September 2024

    Reverse logistics 'key to fashion circularity' Premium Article

    COPENHAGEN – The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has released a report on how fashion brands, retailers, value chain partners and logistics providers could leverage reverse logistics to cultivate a more circular fashion industry. Experts from fashion…
  • Tuesday, 03 September 2024

    Campaigners in bid to block Shein listing Premium Article

    LONDON - The Stop Uyghur Genocide (SUG) campaign says it has provided the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with evidence which should bar Shein from listing on the London Stock Exchange. SUG sent a dossier to the FCA which it says shows there is…
  • Tuesday, 03 September 2024

    Scientists claim PET recycling breakthrough Premium Article

    TOKYO - Researchers in Japan say they have developed a simple way to turn PET in waste textiles, and other products, back into virgin quality material – using an iron-based catalyst and ethanol. Significantly, the method is selective which means…
  • Tuesday, 03 September 2024

    Better Cotton to become certification scheme Premium Article

    GENEVA – The Better Cotton initiative is to become an externally verified certification scheme to help meet the demands of new and emerging legislation. It is part of the organisation's efforts to develop credible farm to consumer traceability which…
  • Tuesday, 03 September 2024

    California passes landmark textile recovery bill Premium Article

    SACRAMENTO - The American Apparel & Footwear Association has welcomed the passage of SB-707, also known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, in California. The landmark US bill, which will accelerate the implementation of an extended…
  • Tuesday, 03 September 2024

    Unrest closes garment factories in Bangladesh Premium Article

    DHAKA - A joint police and army operation has been launched in Bangladesh after about 150 garment factories were forced to close their gates amidst violent scenes involving protestors demanding jobs. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and…
  • Tuesday, 03 September 2024

    Indorama to build India PET recycling plants Premium Article

    BANGKOK - Synthetic fibre giant Indorama Ventures (IVL) has signed a partnership deal that will see it build multiple recycling facilities in India, part of its plan to bolster growth in its PET supply chain. Under the terms of the deal, IVL’s…
  • Tuesday, 03 September 2024

    Woolmark launches sustainability roadmap Premium Article

    SYDNEY - The Woolmark Company has launched a new sustainability roadmap which it hopes will accelerate low-impact wool production, promote circularity and enhance animal wellbeing and woolgrower livelihoods. Incorporating research, training, and the…
  • Monday, 02 September 2024

    Textile Standards & Legislation book launched

    YORK – The ninth edition of the Textile Standards & Legislation guidebook has now been published by MCL News & Media – the publisher of Ecotextile News. Readers can now download an abbreviated, sample version of the 128-page guidebook HERE, which…
  • Monday, 02 September 2024

    AbTF verifies Cotton made in Africa results Premium Article

    HAMBURG - The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has published the findings of its annual, aggregated report on the verification and implementation of its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) standard. The latest figures show that in the 2022/2023 season,…
  • Monday, 02 September 2024

    OSH works to ease Bangladesh sourcing crisis Premium Article

    DHAKA - The Open Supply Hub (OSH), which works to make supply chain data open, accessible and trustworthy through its worldwide open data platform, has provided a series of updates to stakeholders looking to source textiles and garments from…
  • Monday, 02 September 2024

    SLCP tool cuts audit fatigue, disparities persist

    GENEVA – A recent report by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) shows that although progress has been made to address audit fatigue within textile supply chains, results vary…
  • Monday, 02 September 2024

    Pulp giant completes Lenzing deal Premium Article

    VIENNA – Suzano, the world’s largest producer of cellulosic pulp has completed its acquisition of a 15% stake in Lenzing from the Austrian textile fibre supplier’s majority shareholder. With an option to double its stake until the end of 2028, the…
  • Friday, 30 August 2024

    British brands failing on climate action, report Premium Article

    LONDON - The British fashion industry is failing to act on the climate crisis with fewer than 4% of brands affiliated to the British Fashion Council (BFC) able to demonstrate any emissions reduction targets, new research suggests. The report from…
  • Friday, 30 August 2024

    eBay launches first 'Pre-loved Fashion Week' Premium Article

    LONDON – Secondhand marketplace eBay has teamed up with the British Fashion Council (BFC) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to launch its first ‘Pre-loved Fashion Week’ in New York and London. The events will include a live,…
  • Friday, 30 August 2024

    New Look inks supply chain agreement Premium Article

    LONDON - UK clothing retailer New Look and global trade union federation, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), have teamed up to ensure that transport workers’ human and labour rights are protected in New Look’s supply chain. Under…
  • Friday, 30 August 2024

    Textile traceability start-up gets funding boost Premium Article

    NOTTINGHAM – Textile traceability start-up Ettos has secured a grant from Innovate UK, an arm of government-funded UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), that will help fast-track improvements across its online platform. Founded last year, the platform…
  • Thursday, 29 August 2024

    Next-gen recycling start-up wins ITMF award Premium Article

    SAMARKAND – Textile-to-textile recycling start-up RE&UP has won the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) start-up award for 2024, alongside H&M-founded textile-to-textile recycling start-up Syre, bio-based agricultural fibre…
  • Thursday, 29 August 2024

    ZDHC publishes air emissions guidelines Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - The ZDHC Foundation has published the first version of its air emissions guidelines, which are described as a major step forward in establishing performance criteria for air emissions within the textile, apparel, leather, and footwear…
  • Thursday, 29 August 2024

    New report calls for a low-carbon textile sector Premium Article

    TAMPA - With the textile industry responsible for over 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions and production rates increasing in many countries, there is a need to adopt cleaner, more efficient, and low-carbon technologies to mitigate climate…
  • Wednesday, 28 August 2024

    Investor quits fashion over ESG concerns Premium Article

    THE HAGUE: A Dutch impact investor, which manages assets worth around €4.2 billion ($4.7bn), has announced a decision to divest from the fashion industry due to sustainability concerns. ASN Impact Investors has put a halt on investments in companies…
  • Wednesday, 28 August 2024

    AAFA removes opposition to textile recycling bill Premium Article

    SACRAMENTO – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has withdrawn its opposition to a landmark US bill to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework and ramp up textile recycling in California. Bill SB-707, also known…
  • Wednesday, 28 August 2024

    Dystar reports progress on GHG emissions Premium Article

    SINGAPORE - Textile chemicals supplier DyStar is claiming significant reductions in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its latest sustainability report. The company's 'Integrated Sustainability Report for FY2023/24' reports total Scope 1 and…
  • Wednesday, 28 August 2024

    Government funding boost for fibre from protein firm Premium Article

    PHILADELPHIA – Material science firm Tandem Repeat has received $1.5 million in funding from the United States Department of Defense to help it scale up the domestic manufacturing of bio-based fibres and textiles. Working alongside Arctos Technology…
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2024

    Bangladesh urged to embrace textile recycling Premium Article

    DHAKA - Bangladesh is missing out on up to $5 billion a year in potential revenue from recycled textile products, according to a new report. Swedish fashion company H&M and German development agency GIZ are behind the study, entitled 'Regulatory…
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2024

    ACT urges action on secondhand fashion taxes Premium Article

    NEW YORK - The American Circular Textiles (ACT) coalition has launched a US-wide petition to eliminate double taxation on secondhand goods, repairs and alterations in the apparel sector. ACT, whose members include fashion resale specialists such as…
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2024

    Nikwax announces new net zero roadmap Premium Article

    WADHURST – Outdoor aftercare and waterproofing specialist Nikwax has announced a new goal to reach net zero by 2040. It aims to reduce all scope greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90%, offsetting the remaining 10% with the purchase of carbon credits…
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2024

    H&M updates union agreement on worker rights Premium Article

    GLOBAL - Swedish fashion giant H&M has updated its agreement with the IndustriALL global union and the Swedish trade union IF Metall to protect the interests of more than one million garment workers. It says the updated global framework agreement…
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2024

    Nilit and Samsara partner on nylon recycling plant Premium Article

    MIGDAL HAEMAK – Nylon producer Nilit and Australian recycling company Samsara Eco are to construct a nylon 6,6 textile-to-textile recycled polymer production site in South East Asia. With around four million tonnes of nylon 6,6 produced every year,…
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2024

    UK shoe brand to implement digital passports Premium Article

    KETTERING - UK shoe brand, Loake Brothers has partnered with Buyerdock to integrate a digital product passport (DPP) system across its entire product range. Once implemented, each Loake product will feature a Buyerdock-powered DPP which the company…
  • Saturday, 24 August 2024

    TITK to invest in new textile recycling facility Premium Article

    RUDOLSTADT - The Thuringian Institute for Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) is to invest €11.5 million in a new research and development centre that will explore advances in textile recycling. The ‘Demonstration and Innovation Center for Textile…
  • Friday, 23 August 2024

    Project offers briefing on CSDDD contracts Premium Article

    NEWARK, NJ - The Responsible Contracting Project (RCP) has published a policy briefing to help companies comply with the European Union's (EU) new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The briefing focuses on commercial contracts…
  • Friday, 23 August 2024

    Shein's CO2 emissions rose by 45% in 2023 Premium Article

    SINGAPORE - Chinese-owned ultra fast fashion giant Shein's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose by 45% last year, according to its new sustainability and social impact report. It also reveals that the company's auditors uncovered two cases of child…
  • Friday, 23 August 2024

    Rising levels of microplastics found in brain samples Premium Article

    NEW MEXICO - A pre-print research paper has found a concerning accumulation of microplastics in human brain samples with textiles considered as one of the main sources. The paper, published by the National Institutes of Health, which is still…
  • Friday, 23 August 2024

    Erca Brazil becomes Bluesign member Premium Article

    ITATIBA - Textile chemical company Erca has been named as the first Brazilian company to become a system partner of chemical management specialist Bluesign. Bluesign works with its system partners, which include brands, manufacturers and chemical…
  • Thursday, 22 August 2024

    VTT launches fibre efficiency project Premium Article

    ESPOO - The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the textile and forestry industries. The aim of the Energy First initiative is to act as a starting…
  • Thursday, 22 August 2024

    Spinnova revenue down by 96%, results reveal Premium Article

    JYVÄSKYLÄ ­ – Scandinavian textile fibre innovator Spinnova's revenue has fallen by 95.9% over the first six months of this year, new figures reveal. Spinnova's half year report reveals that revenue was €362,000 ($403,000) compared to €8.8 million…
  • Thursday, 22 August 2024

    Researchers develop chalk coating to cool fabrics Premium Article

    AMHERST – Researchers say they have created a way to turn everyday fabrics into cooling textiles using an eco-friendly chalk-based coating that deflects sun rays and pushes out body heat. The University of Massachusetts team says the process, known…
  • Wednesday, 21 August 2024

    New Lenzing CEO to take reins in September Premium Article

    LENZING – Cellulosic fibre manufacturer Lenzing has announced that Rohit Aggarwal will take over as CEO from 1st September, sooner than previously anticipated. Aggarwal, formerly CEO of Archroma Textile Effects, takes the reins from outgoing CEO…
  • Wednesday, 21 August 2024

    Puma welcomes ‘climate leader’ recognition Premium Article

    HERZOGENAURACH - Sportswear brand Puma has been ranked in the top ten of Europe’s ‘climate leaders’ in a list compiled by the Financial Times (FT). Analysing the climate ambitions of 600 European companies, the FT awarded the highest scores to…
  • Wednesday, 21 August 2024

    Pakistan Accord briefs factories on safety Premium Article

    KARACHI - Garment and textile factory owners in Pakistan recently attended a briefing on the roll out of the Pakistan Accord on Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry (Pakistan Accord). Nearly 130 brands have now signed up for the…
  • Wednesday, 21 August 2024

    Call for responsible sourcing in Bangladesh Premium Article

    DHAKA - Nine multi-stakeholder organisations have issued a joint statement calling for responsible behaviour from brands sourcing from Bangladesh following the overthrow of the government. Amfori, Cascale, Ethical Trade Denmark, Ethical Trade…
  • Tuesday, 20 August 2024

    Haelixa links with Regenagri on traceability Premium Article

    ZURICH – DNA specialist Haelixa has partnered with the Regenagri regenerative agriculture initiative to improve the traceability of textile fibres and raw materials. Haelixa hopes the partnership will drive a movement towards more transparent and…
  • Tuesday, 20 August 2024

    Unifi launches new Repreve recycled products Premium Article

    GREENSBORO – North Carolina-based fibre innovator Unifi, the company behind Repreve-branded recycled polyester, is launching two new products made with polyester textile waste. The US company says the new products, a white dyeable filament yarn and…
  • Tuesday, 20 August 2024

    Ganni signs up to Canopy forest initiatives  Premium Article

    COPENHAGEN - Danish fashion brand Ganni has teamed up with environmental non-profit Canopy in a commitment to use only sustainable forestry in its apparel and packaging supply chains. Ganni has signed up to both the CanopyStyle and Pack4Good…
  • Tuesday, 20 August 2024

    Pineapple fibre wins Oeko-Tex certification Premium Article

    SINGAPORE - Agricultural waste specialist Nextevo International says it has become the first company to certify pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Nextevo, which recently opened its first PALF production facility in Vietnam, has…
  • Monday, 19 August 2024

    Testex joins ITMF as corporate member Premium Article

    ZURICH - Swiss textile testing and certification institute Testex has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. Founded in 1846, Testex was originally known as the Silk Conditioning Institute. It tests,…
  • Monday, 19 August 2024

    Lawmakers target loopholes exploited by Shein Premium Article

    Policy makers around the world are looking to introduce legislation to limit Chinese-owned online retailers, such as Shein and Temu, from taking advantage of 'de minimis' loopholes to evade import duties and customs checks on their direct to…
  • Monday, 19 August 2024

    ILO bid to boost green textile jobs in Turkey Premium Article

    ANKARA - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has linked up with a women-led social enterprise in Turkey for a project to promote more sustainable textiles and decent work opportunities. The Turkish office of the ILO is providing technical…
  • Monday, 19 August 2024

    Researchers target climate resilient cotton Premium Article

    CLEMSON - Researchers in South Carolina are seeking to shed light on how to make cotton more climate-resilient through improved water use efficiency. Scientists at Clemson University say that traditional breeding practices have unintentionally left…
  • Monday, 19 August 2024

    Taiwan makes green textiles for athletes

    SPONSORED CONTENT - Taiwan’s textile industry is renowned for its innovation, which will be showcased in the uniforms it creates for international sports events Taiwan is often referred to as the 'Tech Island' due to its technological leadership in…
  • Friday, 16 August 2024

    New resource to enhance supply chain diligence Premium Article

    LONDON - The KnowTheChain initiative has published its 2024 Good Practice Guide, a new reference aimed at helping companies from the apparel and footwear sector ensure they are operating within ethical supply chains. The guide is described as a…
  • Friday, 16 August 2024

    Bangladesh garment factories deny media claims Premium Article

    DHAKA - Garment manufacturers in Bangladesh are denying reports that fashion brands are reducing orders because of the current situation following the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government amidst violent protests. It comes…
  • Friday, 16 August 2024

    Report assesses Canada modern slavery legislation Premium Article

    SYDNEY - Australian NGO Fair Supply has published a research paper examining the effectiveness of Canada’s recently introduced legislation aimed at identifying forced labour and child labour in the country’s supply chains. The paper delves into the…
  • Friday, 16 August 2024

    Biden urged to include fashion in task force Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden is being urged to include representatives of the US fashion and textiles industry in his recently announced White House Task Force on Climate and Trade. Both the Slow Fashion Caucus, recently established by…
  • Thursday, 15 August 2024

    Textile Exchange suspends certification body Premium Article

    LONDON - The Textile Exchange has suspended Intertek Testing Services as an approved certification body for its Organic Content Standard (OCS) in India. The suspension follows a similar move by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which earlier…
  • Thursday, 15 August 2024

    Pilot aims to save water in US cotton fields Premium Article

    WAYZATA – US agricultural corporation Cargill is partnering with Australian farm technology company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project aimed at increasing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce…
  • Thursday, 15 August 2024

    Higg BRM tool augments EU reporting obligations Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has published a new research paper that details how the organisation’s Higg Brand & Retail Module (BRM) can help companies meet their regulatory reporting obligations under European…
  • Wednesday, 14 August 2024

    Bluesign updates environmental impact progress Premium Article

    ST GALLEN – Textile chemical management specialist Bluesign has published figures showing the extent to which it partner companies have reduced their environmental impact. The latest collective environmental impact figures cover the period 2019-2023…
  • Wednesday, 14 August 2024

    New minimum wage talks underway in Cambodia Premium Article

    PHNOM PENH - Negotiations are underway in Cambodia on setting a new minimum wage for garment workers for next year. Workers will be hoping for a significant increase in the current minimum wage of $204 per month in the sector, which also includes…
  • Wednesday, 14 August 2024

    Campaigners urge Best&Less to sign the Accord Premium Article

    RHODES - Worker rights campaigners today presented a 85,000-name petition to Australian apparel retailer Best&Less urging the company to sign up to the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry. ActionAid…
  • Wednesday, 14 August 2024

    Lenzing retains platinum EcoVadis CSR rating Premium Article

    LENZING – Cellulosic fibre specialist Lenzing has been awarded the highest corporate social responsibility (CSR) score from global rating standard EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year. Lenzing says that its platinum rating for 2023 - following…
  • Wednesday, 14 August 2024

    Ambercycle aims to scale regenerated polyester Premium Article

    LOS ANGELES / TAIPEI - Taiwanese polyester manufacturer Shinkong Synthetic Fibers has invested $10 million in US recycler Ambercycle as part of a strategic effort to help scale textile-to-textile regeneration in the apparel industry. The two…
  • Tuesday, 13 August 2024

    Trove acquires Recurate resale platform Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO – Californian re-commerce specialist Trove, which runs branded resale and trade-in platforms for fashion brands, has acquired integrated resale platform Recurate. Recurate’s plug-in technology enables brands and retailers to establish…
  • Tuesday, 13 August 2024

    Supply chain assessment non-profits team up Premium Article

    HONG KONG – Supplier assessment non-profit Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) has partnered with supply chain mapping platform Open Supply Hub (OSH) to add almost 700 certified factories to the OSH digital map. The ESCP says data from the…
  • Tuesday, 13 August 2024

    Turkey shakes up duties to take on Shein, Temu Premium Article

    ANKARA - Turkey has slashed its 'de minimis' exemption and increased import duties in a move apparently aimed at helping local online retailers compete with Chinese-owned rivals such as Shein and Temu. President Erdoğan issued a decree cutting de…
  • Tuesday, 13 August 2024

    Spinnova inks fibre technology supply deal Premium Article

    JYVÄSKYLÄ - Spinnova has struck an exclusive deal with Finnish machinery manufacturer Valmet for the supply of fibre processing equipment to Spinnova’s technology partners. Spinnova, which offers a patented technology that claims to produce…
  • Tuesday, 13 August 2024

    GoBlu to launch risk assessment platform Premium Article

    HONG KONG – Digital chemical management specialist GoBlu International is to launch a new supply chain risk assessment platform which is specifically designed for the global textile and fashion industry. The Kyna Intel tool – which is available to…
  • Tuesday, 13 August 2024

    Report highlights obstacles to circular fashion Premium Article

    BIRMINGHAM - Consumers’ efforts to make us of fashion brands’ reuse, repair and recycling schemes are being impeded by geographical limitations and regional variations, new research suggests. The joint study from the University of Birmingham and…
  • Monday, 12 August 2024

    H&M and Save the Children partner on India project Premium Article

    BENGALURU – Fashion retail giant H&M has teamed up with Save the Children India to launch a circular textile project in the city of Bengaluru, the capital of India's southern Karnataka state. Designed to tackle the city’s mounting waste management…
  • Monday, 12 August 2024

    Tesco to trial digital passports on clothing Premium Article

    LONDON - Supermarket giant Tesco is linking up with data technology company Fabacus for a pilot scheme which will see digital product passports (DPPs) used to provide consumers with information on items in its F&F fashion range. It comes amidst…
  • Monday, 12 August 2024

    Garment workers make new plea in Bangladesh Premium Article

    DHAKA - Garment workers' leaders in Bangladesh have presented a demand for improved pay and conditions to the country's new interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. The Sramik Samhati (Bangladesh Garment Workers'…
  • Monday, 12 August 2024

    NCTO backs new customs legislation Premium Article

    WASHINGTON, D.C – The National Council of Textile Organizations has welcomed the introduction of a bill in the US that would eliminate the ‘de minimis’ exemptions for import-sensitive products, including the majority of textile and apparel imports.…
  • Friday, 09 August 2024

    BASF switches to bio-based acrylate Premium Article

    LUDWIGSHAFEN - BASF is to switch its production of (meth)acrylate, a key ingredient in the production of acrylic fibres and for chemicals for the textile coating sector, to a bio-based process. The chemical giant said that instead of its traditional…
  • Friday, 09 August 2024

    Bangladesh crisis sees challenge to BGMEA Premium Article

    DHAKA - A change in the leadership of the body which represents Bangladesh's garment export industry - the world's second largest after China - looks inevitable after violence flared in a hostile takeover bid. Fighting broke out outside the Dhaka HQ…
  • Friday, 09 August 2024

    Guidance for companies on EU CSRD requirements Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - The European Commission has published guidance to help companies comply with the European Union's (EU) new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with the first reports due next year. Under the legislation, companies will be…
  • Thursday, 08 August 2024

    Kraig gears up for second spider silk harvest Premium Article

    ANN ARBOR - US biotech firm Kraig Biocraft Laboratories says it is preparing for the second production cycle of its BAM-1 spider silk hybrids which can be used to produce textiles that are antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable. This…
  • Wednesday, 07 August 2024

    Lenzing hints at upturn despite sluggish market Premium Article

    LENZING – Lenzing has reported a gradual improvement in its performance in the first half of 2024, despite experiencing a sluggish recovery across the cellulosic fibre market. Posting revenues of €1.31 billion for the January to June, up 4.8%…
  • Wednesday, 07 August 2024

    Messages of support for crisis-hit Bangladesh Premium Article

    DHAKA - Swedish retail giant H&M, one of the biggest fashion companies sourcing from Bangladesh, has pledged to maintain a close dialogue with its suppliers and not to seek discounts for orders delayed by the current crisis. It comes as garment…
  • Wednesday, 07 August 2024

    Amazon culpable following sleepwear safety ruling Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ruled that online retail giant Amazon bears legal responsibility for the recall of a raft of faulty or defective products, including sleepwear, purchased on its website. THE CPSC…
  • Wednesday, 07 August 2024

    Company becomes top rated SME fashion B Corp Premium Article

    LONDON - House of Baukjen has been named the highest scoring fashion SME B Corp in the world after its score soared to 153.6 on the back of more sustainable dyeing. The company, which owns the brands Baukjen and Isabella Oliver, recently became one…
  • Wednesday, 07 August 2024

    One in three carbon credits 'lacks integrity' Premium Article

    LONDON - Around 236 million carbon credits linked to renewable energy are of insufficient quality to meet the requirements of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market's (ICVCM) new high integrity labelling initiative. The ICVCM says the…
  • Wednesday, 07 August 2024

    SBTi backs Lycra climate targets Premium Article

    WILMINGTON – The Lycra Company’s near-term emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has backed the textile fibre specialist’s commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by…
  • Tuesday, 06 August 2024

    Cascale and ZDHC sign strategic collaboration Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM – Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and the ZDHC Foundation, which works towards the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, have signed a new strategic collaboration. The two organisations have collaborated in…
  • Tuesday, 06 August 2024

    ETI issues advice to brands on Bangladesh Premium Article

    DHAKA - The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has posted advice for companies sourcing from Bangladesh during the current crisis which has seen hundreds of deaths and the resignation of the Prime Minister. Many garment factories and textile mills…
  • Tuesday, 06 August 2024

    Late payments – the unseen struggle Premium Article

    YORK – There’s always plenty of talk about greenwashing and 'business-as-usual' in our industry, but there is very little scrutiny of 'payment-as-usual' and how the intentional late payment of bills by textile industry stakeholders can seriously…
  • Tuesday, 06 August 2024

    Four Paws rates brands on animal welfare Premium Article

    LONDON - More than 200 international fashion brands have been rated for the animal welfare standards in their supply chains for a new directory from the Four Paws non profit. The ‘Wear it Kind’ directory claims about five billion animals are at risk…
  • Tuesday, 06 August 2024

    FLA and GFA link up on supply chain wages Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - The Fair Labor Association (FLA) has linked up with the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) in a bid to raise the bar on fair compensation and living wages in global fashion supply chains. FLA and GFA renewed their agreement to collaborate…
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