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Recycling is a key component in ‘closing the loop’ for the textile and apparel sectors. Historically, much has drifted towards downcycling as the material is often worn thin, damaged, stained or the product out of fashion. But perhaps not for much longer. Marie O’Mahony reports.

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    New calls for REACH clarity Premium Article

    BRUSSELS – Campaigners have renewed calls to clarify REACH chemical regulation after European Commission President-elect Ursula Von der Leyen referenced it as one of her main political priorities. 
  • Friday, 26 July 2024

    Workers at risk of heat stress, ILO warns Premium Article

    GENEVA – Increasing numbers of workers, including those in the global textile and clothing supply chain, are being exposed to heat stress. The new data from the International Labour Organization (ILO) also warns that regions previously unaccustomed…
  • Friday, 26 July 2024

    Lululemon facing further greenwashing probe Premium Article

    PARIS - Environmental advocacy organisation Stand.earth has launched further legal action against Canadian athleticwear brand Lululemon over environmental claims made in its marketing campaigns. Filed with the French Directorate General for…
  • Friday, 26 July 2024

    Wrangler partners on discarded denim Premium Article

    GREENSBORO – Denim brand Wrangler has confirmed its latest initiative aimed at keeping denim waste out of landfill. Wrangler said the collaboration with vintage clothing specialist Beyond Retro, part of the BVH Services group, will help it reduce…
  • Friday, 26 July 2024

    Operating income plunges at Kering Premium Article

    PARIS – Luxury fashion group Kering, owner of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, has warned its second-half operating income could fall by 30% compared to last year, compounding its woes after already falling sharply in the first half…
  • Friday, 26 July 2024

    Archroma sets fresh targets after ‘gold’ CSR rating Premium Article

    PRATTELN – Speciality chemical supplier Archroma has been awarded a ‘gold’ rating by global sustainability performance agency EcoVadis, placing it in the top 5% of over 130,000 companies assessed for their corporate social responsibility (CSR).…
  • Thursday, 25 July 2024

    New online sustainability course launched in India Premium Article

    NEW DELHI – India’s Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) has teamed up with chemical management specialist Bluesign to launch an online course titled “Foundation to Apparel Sustainability”. Described as a…
  • Thursday, 25 July 2024

    Cotton Trust Protocol outlines annual progress Premium Article

    MEMPHIS – The US Cotton Trust Protocol has announced continued programme expansion for the fifth consecutive year, both in enrolled growers and planted acres. The latest figures show that planted cotton acres enrolled increased to 2.1 million acres,…
  • Thursday, 25 July 2024

    IndustriALL urges action on Bangladesh wages Premium Article

    GENEVA - The IndustriALL global trade union has reiterated its call to the government of Bangladesh to ensure that the recent minimum wage ruling is effectively implemented across the country’s garment manufacturing sector. It has also called for…
  • Thursday, 25 July 2024

    Carbios partners with Nouvelle on waste polyester Premium Article

    CLERMONT-FERRAND - Biotech firm Carbios has struck a deal with French waste management specialist Nouvelles Fibres Textiles for the latter to supply polyester-based raw materials to its new PET biorecycling plant. Currently under construction,…
  • Wednesday, 24 July 2024

    New investment for next-gen textile recycling Premium Article

    GAZIANTEP – Textile recycling start-up RE&UP has secured a €70 million ($75.89m) loan from French development finance institution Proparco to upscale its next-gen recycled fibre production. The investment will see RE&UP, a textile arm of Turkish…
  • Wednesday, 24 July 2024

    Getting to grips with textile waste feedstock Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM – A new traceability project on textile waste aims to establish a validated and standardised framework for collecting and exchanging data between the point of origin of the textile feedstock and the recyclers. The two-year project has been…
  • Wednesday, 24 July 2024

    YKK claims significant GHG reductions Premium Article

    TOKYO – Apparel fastening solutions giant YKK claims to have achieved significant reductions in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2023 by switching to renewable energy-powered electrification of some manufacturing processes. The company says it…
  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024

    Probing claims around cotton and pesticides Premium Article

    YORK – The narrative surrounding cotton’s pesticide consumption has long been fraught with misconceptions, exaggerations, and conflicting interests, according to industry cotton body ICAC. Simon Ferrigno puts these claims into a much wider context.
  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024

    Bacteria discovered that breaks down PFAS Premium Article

    CALIFORNIA – A team of US scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that can break down certain PFAS substances that were previously thought to have almost unbreakable chemical structures.And while the identified bacteria are only able to…
  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024

    John Lewis rolls out repair and restore trial Premium Article

    LONDON – UK retailer John Lewis is trialling an in-store repair and alterations service to prolong the life of various items including garments. The trial launches in five John Lewis stores this week in a partnership with dry cleaning and laundry…
  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024

    Depop axes selling fees in restructure Premium Article

    NEW YORK – Fashion resale platform Depop has removed selling fees for users based in the United States as part of an overhaul of its fee structure, which it hopes will further boost the secondhand fashion market. Instead, the platform has replaced…
  • Monday, 22 July 2024

    Textiles to be hit by deforestation law Premium Article

    The EU’s EUDR deforestation regulation is set to greatly impact the global textiles industry by demanding detailed analysis of viscose and lyocell supply chains caught up by the new law – with new calls for it to be delayed. Andrew Vaux…
  • Monday, 22 July 2024

    Turkish textile suppliers under pressure Premium Article

    ISTANBUL ­– Challenges still loom for Turkey’s EU-bound textile industry despite hopes that its proximity to the European Union would boost sales in 2024 – after a significant export dip in 2023. Fears around union busting, soaring inflation, health…
  • Monday, 22 July 2024

    Sri Lanka – China textile partnership Premium Article

    PANNALA – Sri Lankan textile manufacturer Hirdaramani Group will team up with China’s Hengda Textiles to build a new $33 million (LKR 10 billion) apparel production unit that features the latest in water conservation, waste generation and renewable…
  • Friday, 19 July 2024

    Target supplier workers win pay battle Premium Article

    GUATEMALA CITY - Workers at a Guatemelan garment factory, who were laid off in 2013 and then later rehired in 2015 without compensation, have won back $300,000 in back pay they were legally due. It follows the interventions of the Worker Rights…
  • Friday, 19 July 2024

    Gen Z 'more likely to discard wearable clothes' Premium Article

    ATLANTA - Younger consumers are far more likely to throw away wearable clothing than other age groups, according to a new report from US secondhand clothing wholesaler Garson and Shaw. The study says that 65% of 'Gen Z' consumers throw away at least…
  • Friday, 19 July 2024

    Protests target Nike on supply worker pay Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - Workers' rights campaigners have been staging protests across the US calling on sportswear giant Nike to ensure fair pay and conditions for the garment workers who make its products. The demonstrations of support for garment workers…
  • Thursday, 18 July 2024

    Better Cotton fund to back smallholder farmers Premium Article

    GENEVA – The Better Cotton initiative has signed a memorium of understanding with German investment fund FS Impact Finance to support gender equality and climate resilience for smallholder farmers in India. Better Cotton says the fund will serve as…
  • Thursday, 18 July 2024

    Puma scales football shirt recycling project Premium Article

    HERZOGENAURACH – Sportswear brand Puma says it has significantly upscaled its Re:Fibre textile-to-textile recycling technology to manufacture replica football shirts for the upcoming 2024/25 season. The brand says 35 clubs will wear shirts made from…
  • Thursday, 18 July 2024

    Armani, Dior face probe after worker claims Premium Article

    ROME - Italy's competition watchdog is investigating if Armani and Dior misled consumers following inquiries by prosecutors into worker exploitation at suppliers of the two luxury fashion houses. The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) is focusing…
  • Thursday, 18 July 2024

    Circular economy 'not fulfilling promise' Premium Article

    LONDON – The transition to a circular economy has so far made disappointingly little impact on key manufacturing industries, according to a new report by renewable energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie. The plastics industry - which includes synthetic…
  • Wednesday, 17 July 2024

    Heatwave support trialled for informal garment workers Premium Article

    AHMEDABAD – Over 46,000 members of SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association) in India, many of whom are informal garment workers who complete long hours at home rather than in factories, have taken part in a pilot scheme offering financial support to…
  • Wednesday, 17 July 2024

    ILO director-general labels Uzbekistan a ‘role model’ Premium Article

    TASHKENT – Positive talks and several agreements struck between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and political leadership of Uzbekistan has led the ILO’s director-general to hail the country as a “role model” for its work to eliminate…
  • Wednesday, 17 July 2024

    $1.1m recovered from LA garment contractors Premium Article

    LOS ANGELES – The US Department of Labor (DOL) has recovered more than $1.1 million in back wages and damages from a Los Angeles garment contractor that deliberately denied overtime wages to its employees. The DOL is now actively trying to locate…
  • Wednesday, 17 July 2024

    Brands urge world leaders to act on nature Premium Article

    GLOBAL - H&M, Kering, Decathlon and IKEA are among more than 130 leading businesses who have signed a letter urging world leaders to deliver their commitments to halt nature’s destruction and restore ecosystems. The call to action, under the…
  • Wednesday, 17 July 2024

    On process sprays shoe upper in three minutes Premium Article

    ZURICH - Swiss sportswear brand On has unveiled a one-step, 'more sustainable' manufacturing process in which a robotic arm produces running shoes in just three minutes. The 'Lightspray' process is claimed to significantly reduce waste as well as…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    Fast Retailing claims sustainability progress Premium Article

    YAMAGUCHI – Uniqlo owner and Japanese fashion giant Fast Retailing has announced significant year-on-year reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and provided updates on its circularity initiatives and migrant worker repayment scheme. Fast…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    Cascale, Worldly release report on EU CSDDD Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO – Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and its technology partner Worldly, have released a 'deep dive' report on the implications of the European Unions's (EU) new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    Charity regulator receives SBTi complaint Premium Article

    LONDON - Britain's Charity Commission has confirmed that it is looking into a complaint about the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) proposals to extend the use of carbon credits to offset CO2 emissions in global supply chains. “We are…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    UN report calls for action on textile waste Premium Article

    GENEVA – The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) have published new proposals to reduce the impacts of secondhand clothing exports. They claim…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    UN report calls for action on textile waste Premium Article

    GENEVA – The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) have published new proposals to reduce the impacts of secondhand clothing exports. They claim…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    AAFA/FLA call on Cambodia to cancel NGO audit Premium Article

    PHNOM PENH - The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) are calling on the Cambodian government to call off an investigation into an NGO which criticised a garment factory watchdog. It comes as officers…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    Debrand unveils US textile sorting plant Premium Article

    VANCOUVER - Canadian textile waste sorter Debrand today unveils its inaugural US facility in Columbus, Ohio, which it says offers advanced technology to revolutionise textile reuse, recycling and recovery efforts. The company says the new…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    Bipartisan bill seeks consumer awareness uptick Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC – Republican and Democrat congressional representatives have joined forces to introduce a bill aimed at bridging the gap between consumers and apparel producers when it comes to understanding a garment’s environmental impact.…
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024

    PFAS regulation piles up in the USA Premium Article

    In just five short years since 2019, nearly 20 US states have taken significant steps to regulate PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever” chemicals, that are often found in textiles and clothing.Out of these states,…
  • Monday, 15 July 2024

    Gucci publishes new sustainability report Premium Article

    MILAN - Luxury fashion house Gucci has published its latest impact report in which it reveals progress made against its sustainability targets. This latest impact report comes at a time when Gucci’s parent company Kering is focused on turning around…
  • Sunday, 14 July 2024

    From farm to fashion

    SPONSORED CONTENT - The emergence of renewable materials for sustainable fashion The fashion industry and its supply chain contribute significantly to worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually. Elastane, an essential ingredient in a wide…
  • Friday, 12 July 2024

    Global Standard to expand beyond GOTS Premium Article

    STUTTGART – Global Standard, the NGO behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), plans to launch a new standard for ‘sustainable’ synthetic and natural fibres that goes beyond organic yet uses the existing GOTS framework. No branding or…
  • Friday, 12 July 2024

    Companies turn to tech to combat forced labour Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - More than 95% of US companies have started using technology and verification tools to check for forced labour risks in their supply chains since the introduction of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), according to the US…
  • Friday, 12 July 2024

    Inditex invests in lab-grown cotton pioneer Premium Article

    MADRID / BOSTON - Zara owner Inditex has bought a stake in US cellular agriculture start-up Galy which is working to develop lab-grown cotton. Galy claims its cotton grown in the lab from plant stem cells can lead to significant savings in water,…
  • Friday, 12 July 2024

    New guidance on science-based targets for nature Premium Article

    GLOBAL - The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has issued fresh guidance to help businesses set science-based targets for their nature impacts following a pilot programme. The SBTN has unveiled a new target-setting guide, with updated technical…
  • Friday, 12 July 2024

    OCA claims expansion in new annual report Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) claims to have expanded its work to support farmers transitioning to organic cotton production in its new annual report. The OCA's report says that in 2023 more than 70,000 farmers benefitted from the…
  • Thursday, 11 July 2024

    Major companies 'succumb to greenhushing' Premium Article

    LONDON / NEW YORK - Six out of 10 major companies are underselling their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing, according to a new study. Data insights company Connected Impact and data science specialist Ringer Sciences…
  • Thursday, 11 July 2024

    Dye innovator Coloreel files for bankruptcy Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM — Swedish textile dyeing innovator Coloreel, known for its sustainable instant thread dyeing technology, has filed for bankruptcy. The company said it had been unable to scale quickly enough to secure the backing needed from investors and…
  • Wednesday, 10 July 2024

    Spiber partners with Italian mills Premium Article

    YAMAGATA - Japanese biotechnology company Spiber has announced partnerships with Italian mills Marzotto, Filatura Papi Fabio and RD Gruppo Florence to use its Brewed Protein fibres. Spiber's Brewed Protein is made from plant-derived biomass, such as…
  • Wednesday, 10 July 2024

    Analytical and GoBlu team up on compliance Premium Article

    ARZIGNANO - Italian testing and certification company Analytical has announced a strategic partnership with GoBlu International, the company behind the BHive digital data management platform. The two companies said they planned to work together to…
  • Wednesday, 10 July 2024

    Shein launches €250m fund in the UK and EU Premium Article

    LONDON - Ahead of a potential London listing, Chinese-owned ultra fast fashion company Shein has announced plans to invest €250 million ($270m) in sustainability and circularity in Britain and Europe over the next five years. The company has…
  • Tuesday, 09 July 2024

    Inditex urged to 'reduce airborne fashion' Premium Article

    ARTEIXO - Zara owner Inditex is being urged by campaigners to reduce its use of air freight after its transport-related CO2 emissions increased by 37% to a record high last year. The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC), Public Eye and other campaign groups…
  • Tuesday, 09 July 2024

    Digital technology ‘can tackle slavery’ – report Premium Article

    MANCHESTER – The UK garment industry must better utilise digital technology to combat modern slavery in global supply chains, according to a new report by academics at the University of Manchester. Researchers called for urgent attention from…
  • Tuesday, 09 July 2024

    Study flags Bangladesh's microfibre pollution Premium Article

    DHAKA - Waste treatment plants for Bangladesh's garment and textile factories are ineffective at removing microfibres which are leaking into waterways and the environment, according to a new study. Textile effluent treatment plants (ETPs) are…
  • Monday, 08 July 2024

    Euratex eyes cuts to tax and de minimus rules Premium Article

    PARIS – In an exclusive interview with Ecotextile News at last week’s Première Vision, Euratex president Mario Jorge Machado spelt out his ambitions to improve the sustainability of the European textile industry while protecting economic viability.…
  • Monday, 08 July 2024

    Textile Exchange traceability system delayed Premium Article

    LONDON - Textile Exchange has put back the roll out of its new eTrackit digital traceability system for raw materials due to complexities in developing the product with pilot technology partner TextileGenesis. The project is part of a planned…
  • Monday, 08 July 2024

    Firms link up to advance textile traceability Premium Article

    GRONAU - Circular textile specialist Turns and traceability company Tailorlux have joined forces with textile recycler Altex to advance traceability for recycled cotton products. The German companies' collaboration is aimed at leveraging European…
  • Monday, 08 July 2024

    New programme to upskill EU textile industry Premium Article

    BRUSSELS - A new initiative has been launched to develop skills in the European textile industry to increase its competitiveness and sustainability. The TCLF Skillbridge programme is backed by trade bodies Euratex, COTANCE (Confederation of National…
  • Sunday, 07 July 2024

    Marzotto Group & Authentico® by Schneider Group

    SPONSORED CONTENT - an exceptional partnership in the name of traceability Guaranteeing a complete and transparent, ethical and high-quality supply chain for wool fabrics where style and quality are combined and supported by responsible production…
  • Friday, 05 July 2024

    Canada launches textile waste consultation Premium Article

    QUEBEC – The Canadian government has launched a public consultation to address plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector. Outlining a number of measures the government could implement, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment…
  • Friday, 05 July 2024

    Major companies 'failing on social impacts' Premium Article

    AMSTERDAM - Nine out of 10 of the world’s most influential companies are failing on human rights, decent work and ethical conduct - but apparel and footwear is the best performing sector, according to a new study. The World Benchmarking Alliance's…
  • Friday, 05 July 2024

    Report highlights regenerative agriculture growth Premium Article

    LONDON - The Regenagri regenerative agriculture initiative tripled the amount of land under its certification in 2023, according to a new report. The latest %u2018Impact Report%u2019, in which Regenagri outlines its growth throughout the year along…
  • Friday, 05 July 2024

    'World first' polyester project for The North Face Premium Article

    TOKYO - What is claimed to be the world's first supply chain for more sustainable polyester fibre - based on captured CO2 emissions, as well as renewable and bio-based materials - has been established to supply outerwear brand The North Face. A…
  • Thursday, 04 July 2024

    New partnership for textile circularity in Indonesia Premium Article

    JAKARTA – The Indonesian department of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has unveiled a new partnership to drive textile circularity and sustainable growth in the country through its ‘Green Transition Investment Programme’. The GGGI says the…
  • Thursday, 04 July 2024

    Campaigners accuse ASICS over jailed worker Premium Article

    KOBE – Japanese sportswear brand ASICS has been accused by workers' rights campaigners of standing by while a garment worker at one of its Cambodian supply factories was jailed for forming a trade union. The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) claims…
  • Thursday, 04 July 2024

    Research team advances mixed fibre recycling Premium Article

    NEWARK - Researchers at the University of Delaware are working on a new chemical recycling technology for use on blended textiles and garments. The process, known as ‘microwave-assisted, heat-based glycolysis’, has been created to address the…
  • Wednesday, 03 July 2024

    ICA seals partnership with Supima Premium Article

    LIVERPOOL - Global cotton sector trade organisation, the International Cotton Association (ICA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Supima, the cotton group which represents more than 500 American Pima cotton growers, to formally…
  • Wednesday, 03 July 2024

    SBTi CEO steps down amidst credits controversy Premium Article

    LONDON - The CEO of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), who has been at the heart of controversial proposals to expand the use of carbon credits to offset CO2 emissions, has stepped down for "personal reasons". Luiz Amaral will stand down…
  • Wednesday, 03 July 2024

    DITF launches bio-based garment research project Premium Article

    DENKENDORF - Researchers at the German Institute of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) have launched a collaborative project to develop recyclable outdoor and work clothing made from renewable, bio-based materials. The €7 million ($7.52m)…
  • Wednesday, 03 July 2024

    Textile recycling bill advances in California Premium Article

    SACRAMENTO - A landmark bill to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework and ramp up textile recycling in California has passed a key stage following a 9-3 approval from the state assembly’s Natural Resources Committee. As…
  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024

    Study shows PFAS can be absorbed through skin Premium Article

    BIRMINGHAM – Researchers have suggested for the first time that PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), dubbed ‘forever’ chemicals, can be absorbed through human skin. The study, titled ‘Dermal bioavailability of perfluoroalkyl substances using…
  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024

    UNIDO and WTO partner on cotton programme Premium Article

    GENEVA - The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the World Trade Organisation have signalled their intent to raise $12 billion to support the sustainable cotton industry in West Africa. Working with ‘Partenariat pour le…
  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024

    Brands 'all talk, no action' on circularity Premium Article

    CHICAGO - Global fashion brands are "all talk, no action" when it comes to their progress toward circularity and sustainability, according to management consulting firm Kearney's 2024 Circular Fashion Index (CFX). Kearney's annual CFX, now in its…
  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024

    Indorama secures funding to drive recycling programme Premium Article

    BANGKOK - Synthetic fibre giant Indorama Ventures (IVL) has secured a new seven-year, $200 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help fund the continued growth of its sustainability programmes in India, Thailand and…
  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024

    Podcast: Can we trust textile factory audits in China?

    WASHINGTON – Fresh from his high-profile appearance at a recent US Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing, Scott Nova, Executive Director of the Workers Rights Consortium in Washington DC, gave Ecotextile Talks a hard-hitting interview…
  • Monday, 01 July 2024

    Textile chemical firms eye bio-based feedstocks Premium Article

    BRUSSELS – The Dutch government and EU member states France, the Czech Republic, and Ireland recently presented new EU proposals to decarbonise the chemical sector by replacing fossil fuel-derived chemistry with biomass, CO2, and recycled materials.…
  • Monday, 01 July 2024

    Stella McCartney backs PETA ‘feather free’ campaign Premium Article

    LONDON – Fashion house founder Stella McCartney has called on the international designer community to sign PETA’s new ‘Feather-Free’ pledge, commiting to never to use feathers again in their collections. Following exposés by PETA revealing that…
  • Monday, 01 July 2024

    Refusal to probe Xinjiang cotton 'illegal' Premium Article

    LONDON - Campaigners are claiming a "landmark victory" after a court ruled that the UK National Crime Agency’s (NCA) refusal to investigate forced labour links to cotton imported from China was unlawful. Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and the…
  • Friday, 28 June 2024

    Cotton Campaign calls for action on Turkmen cotton Premium Article

    BRUSSELS – The Cotton Campaign has urged business leaders, textile machinery manufacturers, and fashion brands and retailers to cease all investments in Turkmenistan’s textile industry, amid concerns over what it calls the “systematic and widespread…
  • Friday, 28 June 2024

    Cascale scope expands as membership grows Premium Article

    SAN FRANCISCO – Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, saw its membership grow to 302 from across 34 countries in 2023, up from 257 the previous year, with the new members including retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, and…
  • Friday, 28 June 2024

    Lenzing to replace CEO with Archroma boss Premium Article

    LENZING – Current CEO of Archroma Textile Effects, Rohit Aggarwal, who also ran Huntsman Textile Effects before it was bought by Archroma in 2022, will take over as the new boss of Lenzing after the departure of CEO Stephan Sielaff – expected latest…
  • Friday, 28 June 2024

    Ex-saleswoman sues Gucci over snake skins Premium Article

    CHICAGO - A former Gucci saleswoman is suing the luxury fashion house claiming she was misled into thinking that animal welfare standards were maintained for the sourcing of snake skins for handbags and shoes. Tracy Cohen, who says she sold nearly…
  • Friday, 28 June 2024

    M&S launches repair and alterations service Premium Article

    LONDON – Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched its first clothing repair service. The UK retail giant will operate the ‘Plan A - Another life’ platform through a partnership with clothing repair and alterations specialist, Sojo, with customers able to…
  • Friday, 28 June 2024

    Slow Fashion Caucus launched in US Congress Premium Article

    WASHINGTON DC - A 'Slow Fashion Caucus' has been established by politicians in the US Congress, in partnership with stakeholders including brand Patagonia and resale specialist ThredUp, in a bid to rein in the fast fashion industry. Democrat Chellie…
  • Thursday, 27 June 2024

    Textile Exchange expands risk assessment tool Premium Article

    LONDON - Textile Exchange has expanded its Materials Impact Explorer (MIE) tool which aims to help brands and retailers understand the impact risks associated with their sourcing of raw materials. The tool, launched at the industry body's annual…
  • Thursday, 27 June 2024

    Legal challenge launched to UK Shein listing Premium Article

    LONDON – UK human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide (SUG) has launched a legal campaign to stop ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein’s potential £50 billion ($64bn) flotation on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The group, represented by a human rights…
  • Thursday, 27 June 2024

    New funding to drive Samsara recycling capability Premium Article

    MITCHELL - Australian recycling company Samsara Eco, which works in partnership with athleticwear brand Lululemon, has raised A$100 million ($65m) in its latest funding round. Samsara Eco, which uses plastic-eating enzymes to recycle apparel waste,…
  • Thursday, 27 June 2024

    Carbios inks China bio-recycling plant deal Premium Article

    CLERMONT–FERRAND – Biotech specialist Carbios has struck a deal with Chinese textile firm, the Zhink Group, to build a bio-recycling plant in China. Under the terms of the letter of intent, the plant will use Carbios’s disruptive enzymatic…
  • Wednesday, 26 June 2024

    Emissions down, sales up, claims Decathlon Premium Article

    LILLE – Sporting goods retailer Decathlon is claiming to have reduced its overall CO2 emissions while increasing sales for the second successive year in 2023. The company outlined its progress on mitigating climate change and reducing its…
  • Wednesday, 26 June 2024

    John Lewis partners on ‘circular’ collection Premium Article

    EXETER – UK fashion retailer John Lewis has teamed up with a research team from the University of Exeter on a new ‘circular’ collection of garments and home textiles. The Exeter Centre for the Circular Economy and UKRI Circular Economy Hub at the…
  • Wednesday, 26 June 2024

    Brands urged to back under fire Cambodian NGO Premium Article

    PHNOM PENH - Workers' rights campaigners in Cambodia who accused a factory watchdog of failing to protect garment workers are now reportedly under attack themselves from pro-government unions. The Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights…
  • Wednesday, 26 June 2024

    Garment workers protest for basic rations Premium Article

    DHAKA - Garment workers in Bangladesh are staging protests in industrial areas calling for ration cards because they say their wages are not sufficient to pay for food and other basic needs. The minimum wage for the country's garment workers…
  • Wednesday, 26 June 2024

    Fulgar launches bio-based nylon Premium Article

    CASTEL GOFFREDO - Italian synthetic yarn manufacturer Fulgar has launched a new bio-based nylon yarn derived partially from corn waste. The yarn, branded as Q-Geo, is said to combine the benefits of natural fibres with the advanced performance of…
  • Wednesday, 26 June 2024

    TrusTrace upgrades forced labour platform Premium Article

    STOCKHOLM – Traceability platform TrusTrace has launched an upgraded version of its Forced Labor Prevention (FLP) platform, which is designed to help fashion brands and textile firms map out supply chains, screen them for risk, and efficiently…
  • Tuesday, 25 June 2024

    Carhartt partners in bid for responsible cotton Premium Article

    DEARBORN – US workwear brand Carhartt has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol and the Better Cotton initiative in a move towards more responsibly sourced cotton. Guided by Textile Exchange, Carhartt says that both partnerships will aid its strategy…
  • Tuesday, 25 June 2024

    Microfibre impacts 'overlooked' - TCM paper Premium Article

    BRISTOL – Microfibre shedding is overlooked as a major issue in many biodiversity, climate and environmental pollution strategies, according to the Microfibre Consortium (TMC). In a statement today, TMC says microfibre shedding - which it prefers to…
  • Tuesday, 25 June 2024

    Nextevo opens first pineapple fibre facility Premium Article

    HO CHI MINH – Agricultural waste specialist Nextevo has launched its first pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) production facility in Vietnam. The company has been working with farmers in Southeast Asia for over three years to create ready-to-spin fibres…
  • Tuesday, 25 June 2024

    Solidaridad report urges action for cotton workers Premium Article

    UTRECHT - The Solidaridad international organisation has published a new paper highlighting adverse working conditions in the global cotton supply chain, including poverty, forced and child labour, and the impact of pesticides on the health and…
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