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Climate change risks impact textile profits
A new report for the investor community that looks at the physical risks of climate change for businesses and the management of these impacts, outlines how apparel brands may be financially impacted by environmental issues and cites real-world examples such as VF Corporation, Under Armour and Guess.
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Marks & Spencer recycles half a million in six weeks
Marks & Spencer says that UK consumers have handed back half a million unwanted items of clothing following the launch six weeks ago of its ‘Shwopping’ clothes recycling initiative, but warns that thanks to fast fashion, Britain is becoming a nation of ‘one-wear wonders’.
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Phthalate restriction ‘not justified’
A European chemical body which reports to the European Commission has rejected proposals to restrict four classes of phthalates under REACH legislation, despite the fact the legislators agree that these chemicals, which are found in consumer products such as t-shirt prints and textiles, are proven hormone disruptors.
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Denim maker outlines water saving measures
Apparel maker VDS Group has introduced a policy of 100% water treatment and reuse for its LEED Platinum certified factory Vintage Denim Studio Limited in Bangladesh.
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ITMA 2015 to drive sustainability
The ITMA textile and garment machinery exhibition will put the spotlight on innovations that promote sustainability for its 17th presentation in Milan, Italy, in 2015. A trendsetting showcase of exciting innovations since 1951, the theme chosen for the 2015 edition is ‘Master the Art of Sustainable Innovation’.
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EPR talk on toxic textile chemicals gains ground
Can the roadmap to zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the textile supply chain outlined by adidas Group, C&A, Puma, H&M, Li-Ning, Nike, Inc. and G-Star succeed by 2020? Or will the growing demand for ‘extended producer responsibility’ (EPR) legislation be the real game changer when it comes to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment.
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136-page sustainable cotton guide: DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE NOW
The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available as a digital publication. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.
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Home textiles sourcing event
Home Textiles Sourcing Expo (HTSE) is the only sourcing event in North America to solely focus on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications. HTSE provides manufacturers, retailers, jobbers, converters, contract specifiers and designers a one stop sourcing venue where they can locate new fabrics and products for their latest collections.
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In the June 2012 issue of the magazine – OUT NOW
Interviews: Two minutes with Pat Nie Woo, Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium,
Sustainability report: Puma, Nike; Sustainable Apparel Coalition – calculating progress; Copenhagen – a blueprint for sustainable fashion; Organic cotton market latest; denim and digital printing; Bio-based textiles not yet green; water pollution in China – a holistic approach; closed loop recycling – textile waste is a growing concern.
And all the latest news, insight and analysis.
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