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The Plastic Leak Project is a new multi-stakeholder initiative that kicks off in January 2019, which aims to counter the environmental threat posed by marine plastic pollution using a Life Cycle Analysis approach.

Lead by Quantis and Shaping Environmental Action: EA, the new project will assess the potential to ‘close the loop’ on plastics along with project members: Cotton Inc., Adidas, Dow Chemical, Sympatex, Plastics Europe and Arla.

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  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023

    ESPR deal bans destruction of unsold textiles Premium Article

    BRUSSELS – The European Parliament and the Council of EU member states have reached a preliminary deal on the proposed Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), in a bid to improve the circularity of consumer goods such as textiles sold…
  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023

    New report links global brands to forced labour Premium Article

    SHEFFIELD - Thirty nine global brands and retailers are at "high risk" of selling goods with exposure to Uyghur forced labour onto the European market, according to a new study. The report, entitled ‘Tailoring Responsibility: Tracing Apparel Supply…
  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023

    Birla and Nanollose complete third pilot programme

    PERTH - Viscose manufacturer Birla Cellulose and Australian textile innovator Nanollose have confirmed the successful completion of a third pilot production spin cycle of the latter's Nullarbor and Nufolium fibres. The pair filed for a joint patent,…
  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023

    Rehubs officially welcomes its first partners

    BRUSSELS - A total of 18 European companies from across the textile and clothing supply chain have now formally joined ReHubs, Euratex's project aimed at upscaling textile waste recycling. First announced nearly three years ago, Euratex is gathering…
  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023

    New Look partners with TrusTrace

    LONDON - Fashion chain New Look has announced a partnership with TrusTrace, a deal that marks the supply chain traceability platform’s first major deal with a UK retailer. New Looks says implementation of TrusTrace’s systems will help it identify…
  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023

    COP28: Most brands 'off track for 1.5C pathway' Premium Article

    DUBAI — Most global fashion brands are still not on track to meet the 1.5C pathway of the Paris Agreement, according to new analysis from the Stand.earth environmental group. Stand.earth assessed 14 major brands which signed up to the UN Fashion…
  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023

    Study finds use of banned 'forever chemical'

    STOCKHOLM - Highly toxic perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which as well as being a PFAS 'forever' chemical is globally banned, has been found in a number of outdoor jackets and clothing purchased and tested by non-profits Arnika and the International…
  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023

    Kering updates supplier sourcing policy Premium Article

    PARIS – French fashion conglomerate Kering, which owns brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, has outlined its latest sourcing policy in which it provides its suppliers with guidance on how to measure progress and outcomes on…
  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023

    4 questions to ask when purchasing textile printing system

    SPONSORED CONTENT - Purchasing a new textile printing system is a milestone for businesses. But choosing the machine that best answers our list of requirements can be nerve-wracking. That is, if we even have a clear list at all. To help you tackle…
  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023

    Retail giants commit to renewable energy project

    DUBAI - Scandinavian fashion groups Bestseller and H&M have committed to invest in Bangladesh's first offshore windfarm, a project that could potentially reduce carbon emissions from the country's fashion industry supply chain by around 725,000…
  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023

    Birla links with startup on algae-based fibre Premium Article

    MUMBAI – Indian viscose giant Birla Cellulose is collaborating with Israeli startup Algaeing in a bid to develop algae-based cellulosic fibres which eliminate the need for traditional dyeing. Algaeing’s patented algae bio-based technologies aim to…
  • Monday, 04 December 2023

    Regatta denies prison labour links in China Premium Article

    MANCHESTER - British brand Regatta has denied the use of forced prison labour in its supply chain after the ID card of a Chinese prisoner was found inside the lining of one of its coats. The waterproof women’s coat was bought online in a Black…
  • Monday, 04 December 2023

    TMC confirms organisational changes

    LONDON - The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has announced a series of organisational changes that will see research director Kelly Sheridan step up to the role of chief executive officer. At the same time, founding director Sophie Mather will…
  • Monday, 04 December 2023

    Stella McCartney and PEI unveil first Biopure garment

    NEW HAVEN - US start-up Protein Evolution (PEI) and its brand partner, Stella McCartney have unveiled their first garment made from transforming industrial plastic waste into ‘good-as-new’ fibres. The garment, on show at this week's COP28 climate…
  • Monday, 04 December 2023

    COP28 call on fashion brands and lawmakers Premium Article

    DUBAI - The Fashion Revolution initiative is calling on fashion brands to set robust climate targets in consultation with their suppliers and on policymakers to hold them to account on decarbonisation. The call to action was issued to coincide with…
  • Friday, 01 December 2023

    Mango commits to regenerative cotton

    BARCELONA - Fashion retailer Mango has announced it is to use regenerative cotton in its products for the first time with the first selected garments expected to go in sale in early 2024. The Spanish clothing brand has been working with agricultural…
  • Friday, 01 December 2023

    EU report assesses textile waste sector

    BRUSSELS - The European Commission has issued a report with the aim of informing policy design and implementation on textile waste management. The EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles currently envisages a circular textiles eco-system…
  • Friday, 01 December 2023

    Renewcell's sales fall to zero as orders stall Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has revealed that it was not able to sell any of its Circulose pulp last month and reduced production to cut costs so as not to go further into the red. Renewcell, which opened the world's first scale…
  • Friday, 01 December 2023

    Pangaia and Avantium partner on next-gen apparel

    AMSTERDAM - Materials science brand Pangaia and Dutch renewable chemistry company Avantium are teaming up on the development of a sustainable apparel collection based on the latter's 100% plant-based polymer, polyethylene furanoate (PEF). The main…
  • Friday, 01 December 2023

    Global fibre production up, recycling down Premium Article

    LONDON - Global fibre production increased to record levels last year while the amount of textiles being recycled declined after years of growth, according to a new report. Textile Exchange's 10th annual Materials Market Report, formerly the…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    PETA slams Textile Exchange down standard

    QUEBEC — PETA has submitted a formal complaint to Canada's competition bureau alleging that two Textile Exchange standards, the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and the Responsible Animal Fiber (RAF) label, are misleading and deceive consumers. The…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    Textile Exchange launches eTrackit system Premium Article

    LONDON - Textile Exchange has launched its 'eTrackit' traceability system which electronically tracks materials certified under its Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Content Standard (RCS). Launched in a partership between the industry…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    Brands making slow progress in Brazil, report

    RIO DE JANEIRO - Fashion brands in Brazil are making slow progress on reducing their environmental impacts, especially on climate change, according to the sixth edition of the Fashion Transparency Index Brazil (FTIB) report. The new edition of the…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    Rocky road for Next Gen materials Premium Article

    With increased awareness of climate change and environmental degradation, numerous companies are emerging at the forefront of recycling and new materials technology. However, at least a part of this sector has experienced a fair share of turbulence,…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    Fashion for Good unveils India waste toolkit

    NEW DELHI - The Fashion for Good initiative has launched a new toolkit that it hopes will harness the untapped potential of textile waste in India. The launch of the toolkit, which aims to provide valuable insights, assessments, and practical…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    Bestseller hopes to 'Unleash' Africa's potential

    KIGALI - Danish fashion giant Bestseller is to take part in the Unleash initiative's debut African event next month, where it says it will aim to promote sustainability and circularity in the global apparel supply chain. The brand says it will join…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    Podcast: How to measure cotton’s environmental impact

    WAKEFIELD – In the second of this three-part podcast series: 'Threaded Together – How best to measure cotton’s environmental impact' host Philip Berman talks to Dr Jesse Daystar from Cotton Incorporated and Joel Mertens from the Sustainable Apparel…
  • Thursday, 30 November 2023

    GFA to launch multi-agency report at COP28 Premium Article

    DUBAI - The Global Fashion Agenda today publishes the second edition of a multi-agency report based on the insights of more than 25 leading organisations to guide brands towards a net-positive fashion industry. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, the 2023…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2023

    Aii funds new textile energy projects Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO – UK not-for-profit the Carbon Trust and Florida-based Global Efficiency Intelligence are the latest recipients of grant funding from the Apparel Impact Institute’s Climate Solutions Portfolio. The decarbonisation projects include work…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2023

    Cargill expedites deforestation pledge

    MINNEAPOLIS – US corporation Cargill, which has international business interests in various agricultural, food and finance products, has announced the acceleration of its target to eliminate crops derived from deforestation or land conversion from…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2023

    Concerns raised over Shein flotation plans Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - Politicians have raised concerns about Chinese ultra fast fashion giant Shein's potential links to forced labour as the company reportedly moves towards a public flotation in the US. Shein reportedly filed confidentially for an…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2023

    GOTS creates pathway for smaller textile firms

    STUTTGART - The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has developed a framework aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain. Initially launched as a pilot programme in 2022, the…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2023

    Fresh funding for 'renewable' shoe

    ZURICH - Swiss footwear brand VYN has raised £500,000 from a fresh investment round which it says it will use to ramp up capacity and expand the distribution of its interchangeable 'renewable' sneaker. Described by the company as a 'world first',…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2023

    Puma claims success with compostable trainers Premium Article

    HERZOGENAURACH - Sportswear brand Puma says it has successfully turned an experimental version of its classic 'Suede' trainer into compost - under certain conditions - following a two-year trial. Puma's 'Re:Suede' experiment involved the creation of…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2023

    CottonConnect opens up TraceBale to industry

    LONDON - CottonConnect has made its TraceBale traceability platform available to the wider apparel industry to help brands address supply chain transparency challenges. The social enterprise claims that TraceBale is the only digital platform of its…
  • Tuesday, 28 November 2023

    Take-back garments tracked with shock results Premium Article

    MADRID - Greenpeace is questioning the validity of clothing take-back schemes after placing geolocator trackers in 29 pieces of used clothing and finding only one has so far been re-used. The Spanish arm of the environmental campaign group placed…
  • Tuesday, 28 November 2023

    Research explores microplastic shedding

    GEELONG - A research team from Australia’s Deakin University is collaborating with Simba Global, one of the country's largest home textiles manufacturers, in a bid to help reduce the spread of harmful microplastics through laundry processes.…
  • Tuesday, 28 November 2023

    Radici honoured with Textrends award for Biofeel

    BERGAMO - Italian fibre and yarn manufacturer Radici has been honoured with an ISPO Textrends award for Biofeel Eleven, its new 100%, bio-based nylon. Named in the prestigious 'top 10' in the 'Fibres and Insulation' category, Biofeel Eleven is…
  • Tuesday, 28 November 2023

    New bio-based coating for technical textiles

    LEVERKUSEN – Polymer materials manufacturer Covestro has launched a new aqueous and partially bio-based variant of its Impranil polyurethane dispersion technology, which is designed to have a range of applications in the technical textiles sector.…
  • Tuesday, 28 November 2023

    Brands 'falling behind on animal welfare' Premium Article

    LONDON - Global fashion brands are falling behind on their commitments on animal welfare, according to a new report from the Four Paws organisation. Four Paws rated 100 brands, spanning 15 countries, in partnership with sustainability ratings…
  • Monday, 27 November 2023

    Brands' 'misleading claims on biomass energy' Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO - Fashion brands and retailers are making false claims about the potential of biomass boilers to help mitigate climate change, according to a new report. The Stand.Earth initiative accuses companies - including Uniqlo owner Fast…
  • Monday, 27 November 2023

    Kornit unlocks Hype's potential in on-demand fashion

    SPONSORED CONTENT – Kornit, a direct-to-garment digital print specialist is now working with British streetwear brand Hype to help it create distinctly bold, bright colours for customers with a decidedly “hip” image. Their brash, in-your-face…
  • Monday, 27 November 2023

    CIEL Textile links with recycling platform

    MAURITIUS – Textile manufacturer CIEL Textile has partnered with the Reverse Resources (RR) platform which seeks to match textile waste with recycling solutions. Under the partnership, three of the CIEL group's Indian companies - Aquarelle, Tropic…
  • Monday, 27 November 2023

    Farmers urged to act to avoid spray drift Premium Article

    SYDNEY – Cotton Australia has urged all farmers to take action to avoid a repeat of last year’s "devastating" spray drift incidents which cost some growers millions of dollars in lost production. The industry body says the 2022‐23 cotton season was…
  • Monday, 27 November 2023

    H&M in bid to help suppliers decarbonise Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM - Swedish fashion retailer H&M has teamed up with the Singapore-based DBS Bank to launch what is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind green loan programme to help apparel manufacturers reduce their CO2 emissions. Launched ahead of the COP 28…
  • Saturday, 25 November 2023

    Black Friday ignites intense French debate

    PARIS – A public schism has emerged between ministers in the French government, sparked by an advertising campaign encouraging the public to shun discounted items in Black Friday sales. Meanwhile, various campaign groups have united in taking to the…
  • Friday, 24 November 2023

    Outdoor retail group outlines climate progress

    ZUG - Outdoor industry trade body, the Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment (ORCC) has released its latest annual report in which its updates on its members progress in reducing CO2 emissions. Counting 11 European retailers such as Sportler,…
  • Friday, 24 November 2023

    New framework for pest management

    LONDON - Better Cotton has developed a new framework to support farmers in reducing the use of synthetic pesticides in cotton farming. The new integrated pest management (IPM) approach has been designed to emphasise the growth of a healthy crop with…
  • Friday, 24 November 2023

    H&M first to help meet workers' higher wages Premium Article

    DHAKA - Swedish retailer H&M has become the first major fashion company to increase the prices it pays for orders from Bangladesh to reflect the new increase in the minimum wage for garment workers. The new minimum wage of BDT 12,500 ($114) a month…
  • Thursday, 23 November 2023

    ETI clears Next in worker recompense row

    LONDON - The Ethical Trading Initiative has concluded that its member, retail giant Next, does not bear responsibility for worker-related incidents at one of its suppliers in Turkey. The case first came to light in 2022 when workers at Turkish…
  • Thursday, 23 November 2023

    Bluesign launches easy-access guide

    ST GALLEN - Bluesign has announced the launch of a new public-facing guide which the chemical management specialist hopes will help advance progress towards a more sustainable fashion and textile industry supply chain. Access to the simplified…
  • Thursday, 23 November 2023

    Primark report outlines sustainability claims

    DUBLIN - Budget retailer Primark says that 55% of the clothes it sold this year contained recycled or more sustainably sourced materials, up from 45% last year. The claim is contained within the company's second Sustainability and Ethics Progress…
  • Thursday, 23 November 2023

    Oxfam polling shows fashion supply chain concerns

    MELBOURNE - Oxfam Australia has urged clothing brands and retailers to improve their sourcing practices after its latest research found that shoppers want businesses to do more to ensure the safety and living standards of overseas garment workers.…
  • Thursday, 23 November 2023

    Brands urged to switch to sustainable cotton Premium Article

    UTRECHT - Brands and retailers should source all cotton from organic, agroecological or climate-smart agriculture to protect smallholder farmers and mitigate climate change, says a new report. The study, from the Solidaridad NGO, says fashion…
  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023

    SAC assesses Higg Index compliance role

    SAN FRANCISCO - The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has published a report on the extent to which its Higg Index suite of tools could help brands comply with new and existing legislation. The SAC wanted to guide its members on which of the Higg…
  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023

    Podcast: Exclusive interview with Renewcell CEO

    WAKEFIELD – The new acting CEO of embattled Swedish textile recycler Renewcell speaks exclusively to Tom Bithell for the latest episode of our Ecotextile Talks podcast. Magnus Håkansson, who was appointed by the board of directors to replace Patrik…
  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023

    Brands failing to protect Myanmar workers, report Premium Article

    LONDON - International NGO, the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) has released data claiming that fashion brands are failing to protect workers following Myanmar’s military coup. The BHRRC said it documented 105 labour and human…
  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023

    International Accord brands sign new agreement Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - Negotiations between brands and trade unions have led to the signing of a new framework agreement under the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry. It comes after global brands and trade unions…
  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023

    Better Cotton exploring Chad opportunities

    N’DDJAMENA – The Better Cotton initiative has begun talks with stakeholders in Chad to discuss the launch of a new programme in the North African country. Representatives from Better Cotton and its strategic partner, the Sustainable Trade Initiative…
  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023

    Ba&sh, Nativa link on regenerative agriculture

    PARIS – French luxury fashion brand Ba&sh has entered into a partnership with merino wool supplier Nativa to provide funding to farms in Uruguay that are transitioning to regenerative agriculture. Ba&sh says the wool grown this year will be used in…
  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023

    Waste project publishes first circularity report

    BRUSSELS - The Textile Recycling Excellence (T-REX) project, which is working to create a harmonised EU blueprint for the sorting and recycling of household textile waste, has released its first report The report, ‘Connecting Threads: Assessing…
  • Tuesday, 21 November 2023

    Canopy shows strong gains for next-gen fibres Premium Article

    VANCOUVER - The 2023 Hot Button report from environmental non-profit Canopy shows a sharp increase in the number of man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) manufacturers providing brands with next-generation materials. Regarded as a key fibre sourcing tool…
  • Tuesday, 21 November 2023

    Renewcell seeks funding to tackle crisis Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has launched a strategic review in a bid to secure additional funding as it continues to struggle to attract orders of its Circulose pulp. Renewcell, which opened the world's first industrial scale…
  • Tuesday, 21 November 2023

    Lift-off for Bestseller solar initiative

    DHAKA - Danish fashion giant Bestseller has announced that the first roof top solar system installed by its regional partner SOLshare has begun feeding power to one its Bangladesh-based suppliers. This first installation at Nafa Apparels is part of…
  • Tuesday, 21 November 2023

    Investment boost for synthetic leather firm

    NEW YORK - Bio-based materials manufacturer TômTex has secured $2.25 million in its latest round of seed funding which it will use to scale up the production of its food waste-based, synthetic leather fabric. Industry backers include Happiness…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    SAC takes SHINE to focus on the positives

    SAN FRANCISCO - The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has become a member of an initiative set up to research companies' positive environmental impacts which it hopes to incorporate into its Higg Index suite of tools. The Sustainability and Health…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    DyStar uses microwaves to fix dyes Premium Article

    FRANKFURT – DyStar has now teamed up with a specialist German engineering firm to produce a new machine that uses microwaves to fix dyestuffs during the continuous dyeing of cellulosic fibres. Although already well-known as a way to fix reactive…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    On launches collection of CO2-based garments Premium Article

    ZURICH - Swiss sports brand On is to launch a new apparel collection featuring polyester made from industrial CO2 emissions in partnership with Chicago-based carbon capture company LanzaTech. On's 'Pace' collection of athletic wear is based on a new…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    Haelixa and Oerlikon team up on textile traceability

    REMSCHEID/SHANGHAI - DNA-marking specialist Haelixa has teamed up with textile technology manufacturer Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions to provide greater levels of traceability in textile products. Haelixa technology works by embedding DNA markers…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    Brands' waste 'used as fuel in brick kilns' Premium Article

    PHNOM PENH - The garment waste of global brands, including Adidas, C&A, Disney, Gap, Lululemon, Primark, Reebok and Walmart, is contributing to human rights and environmental damage in Cambodia’s brick factories, according to a new report. The…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    Zipper technology offers boost to recycling systems

    TOKYO - Zipper and fastener manufacturer YKK has partnered with Green Theme Technologies (GTT) for the launch of its new DynaPel water-repelling zipper system. The DynaPel system uses GTT's Empel finish which, the company says, can provided greater…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    UNITEX to unveil new collection at ISPO Munich

    SPONSORED CONTENT - Unitex to unveil greenest circular and warp knit collection for sports and outdoors market at ISPO Munich Combining sustainability with performance textiles can be challenging. Unitex has pursued its green vision and is launching…
  • Monday, 20 November 2023

    Brands 'failing on human rights and equality' Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - Fashion brands are putting millions of workers at risk with gaps in their policies on human rights and gender equality, according to two new reports from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). WBA assessed 55 of the world’s most…
  • Friday, 17 November 2023

    Vestiaire Collective reaffirms fast-fashion stance

    PARIS – In the run up to the retail industry's Black Friday event, fashion resale specialist Vestiaire Collective has removed a further group of brands and retailers from its platform and called on its partners and customers to join it in its 'Think…
  • Friday, 17 November 2023

    PFAS chemicals: the ‘new asbestos’ Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM - A group of major financial investors has urged the chemical industry, a major supplier to the textile sector, to end production of PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals. In a letter to the CEOs of the world’s 50 largest stock-listed chemical…
  • Friday, 17 November 2023

    Better Cotton launches Côte d’Ivoire programme

    GENEVA - The Better Cotton initiative has launched a new programme in west Africa which includes a commitment to support 200,000 smallholder cotton farmers across Côte d’Ivoire in its first five years. Working with the Professional Association of…
  • Friday, 17 November 2023

    Covestro and Kronos validate digital printing benefits

    LEVERKUSEN – Polymer materials manufacturer Covestro and Kronos, a manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigments, have presented a series of breakthroughs demonstrating how the uptake of digital inkjet printing can provide sustainability benefits for…
  • Thursday, 16 November 2023

    SBTi approval for Pangaia climate targets

    LONDON - Materials science brand Pangaia has announced that its net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has backed the brand’s target to reach net zero across its entire value chain by…
  • Thursday, 16 November 2023

    Fresh funding for textile recycling platform Premium Article

    NEW YORK - Logistics specialist SuperCircle, which partners with a number of high profile fashion brands on textile recycling initiatives, has raised $7 million in a pre-series A financing round. Co-led by Radicle Impact and Ulu Ventures, with…
  • Thursday, 16 November 2023

    Recover joins EuRIC to advance recycling initiatives Premium Article

    ALICANTE - Materials science company Recover has joined the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) Textiles, a move that will see the fibre-to-fibre recycling specialist help frame economic growth policies that consider the perspective…
  • Wednesday, 15 November 2023

    Lycra launches new recycled PET fibre

    WILMINGTON - The Lycra Company has launched a new fibre for the athleisure, activewear and swimwear sectors, which, made from 60% recycled PET and 14.4% from other bio-derived resources, is said to offer a range of sustainability benefits. Branded…
  • Wednesday, 15 November 2023

    Sustainable Apparel Coalition CEO to move on

    SAN FRANCISCO - The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has announced that it will next month part ways with its longstanding CEO Amina Razvi and that it has begin the search for a successor. According to a statement, Razvi and the SAC's board of…
  • Wednesday, 15 November 2023

    Cult Mia secures $3 million in seed funding

    LONDON - Online fashion marketplace Cult Mia has secured $3 million in its first round of seed funding which it says it will use to invest in its technology platform and roll-out a new range of products and services. Launched in 2019 with a focus on…
  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023

    VF Corp publishes sustainability advances

    DENVER - VF Corporation, which owns brands such as Timberland, Vans, Dickies and North Face, is claiming significant progress in its work to reduce its environmental impact in its newly published 2023 environmental and social responsibility report.…
  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023

    WRAP updates on Textiles 2030 progress

    LONDON – UK waste recycling charity WRAP has published a two year update on the progress of its Textiles 2030 project, which is described as the world’s most ambitious ten-year environmental programme for clothing and textiles. Two years into the…
  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023

    Textile chemicals project publishes results

    BRUSSELS - A two-year project set up to establish the level of potentially hazardous chemicals contained in garments imported into the European Union (EU) has published its final results. The REACH4Textiles project subjected 160 products to a total…
  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023

    IBM tech used to chemically recycle polyester Premium Article

    PARIS - Engineering firm Technip Energies is building on an existing partnership with tech specialist IBM and activewear brand Under Armour to set up a new company to pioneer a new polyester recycling technology. Branded as Reju, the new company…
  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023

    From Dirt to Shirt and Beyond

    SPONSORED CONTENT - Celebrating 50 Years of Sustainability: Cotton Incorporated’s Seal of Cotton For half a century, the Seal of Cotton has stood as an enduring symbol in the world of textiles. It has transformed cotton from an agricultural…
  • Monday, 13 November 2023

    Transformers Foundation outlines supply chain fix

    NEW YORK - Denim industry non-profit, the Transformers Foundation has put forward proposals to address the problem of what it calls a “worrying disconnect” between the fashion industry’s pursuit of science-based targets and feasibility and equity in…
  • Monday, 13 November 2023

    Decathlon inks major renewable deal

    FUJIAN - Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has announced a major renewable energy initiative in China that will allow 14 of its major suppliers to source their power requirements from an new offshore solar farm. The company is fronting a renewable…
  • Monday, 13 November 2023

    Report reveals ethical nature of Australian shoppers

    SYDNEY - More than 70% of Australians want their shopping habits, particularly in the fashion industry, to reflect ethical practices over the next year, according to a new report The Australian Ethical Consumer Report from the charity, Baptist World…
  • Monday, 13 November 2023

    Protests in Bangladesh claim another life Premium Article

    DHAKA - A fourth garment worker has died in Bangladesh in ongoing protests over the minimum wage which saw further clashes with police officers at the weekend. Police said Jalal Uddin, 42, a garment worker who was injured in clashes with officers…
  • Friday, 10 November 2023

    Workwear manufacturer partners with TrusTrace

    STOCKHOLM - PIP Global Safety, the US-based manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) has announced a partnership with TrusTrace, a deal that marks the supply chain traceability platform’s first foray into the workwear sector. PIP, which…
  • Friday, 10 November 2023

    Recycler Recover moves into home textiles sector

    HIGH POINT - US-based home textiles manufacturer Valdese Weavers has launched a new collection using recycled cotton produced from textile waste by Spanish materials science company Recover. Supplying fabric to furniture manufacturers, distributors,…
  • Friday, 10 November 2023

    ECHA finds carcinogens in childcare products

    HELSINKI – A European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) investigation has found substances which can cause cancer, genetic mutations or reproductive damage in childcare products including bibs, bedding and mattresses. ECHA's findings will feed into European…
  • Friday, 10 November 2023

    TextileGenesis adds new traceability module

    PARIS —Blockchain technology specialist TextileGenesis has added to its range of traceability solutions with a new module that claims to map the entire value chain of a garment and ensure the traceability of its origin. The company’s established…
  • Thursday, 09 November 2023

    Ganni opts for Cycora to drive its ‘next-gen’ ambitions

    COPENHAGEN - Danish fashion brand Ganni has announced a partnership with material science firm Ambercycle that will see the latter's Cycora recycled polyester play a key role in its 'Fabrics of the Future' initiative. Ganni will feature Cycora as…
  • Thursday, 09 November 2023

    US urges Bangladesh to revisit minimum wage Premium Article

    DHAKA - The US State Department has called on Bangladesh to revisit its decision on a new minimum wage for garment workers amidst further violent protests which left a 23-year-old woman dead. Anjuara Khartun - who was reportedly shot by police - was…
  • Thursday, 09 November 2023

    Zara Canada facing Uyghur forced labour claims

    OTTAWA - The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) has launched an independent fact-finding investigation into allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the supply chain of Zara’s Canada-based operations. The decision to investigate…
  • Wednesday, 08 November 2023

    Nature-based dyes startup raises new funding

    COPENHAGEN - Danish biotech startup company Octarine has announced the successful completion of a €4.35 million ($4.6m) funding round to scale its nature-based textile dyes. The round, led by Oskare Capital, Unconventional Ventures, and the…
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