Editorial Staff
David Styles
Having begun his career with MCL as a News Editor across the publisher’s various titles, David Styles is now the Deputy Editor of Ecotextile News. Through his time with the flagship publication, David has become increasingly interested in exploring the issues of sustainability and workers’ rights in the textile industry. Previously, David achieved a first class honours degree in Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University, alongside working on various freelance projects and events for companies including the BBC and the Royal Television Society.
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R Collective launches textile waste collection
Wednesday, 20 February 2019HONG KONG – The R Collective, founded by environmental charity Redress, has launched its inaugural...
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Odour-eating finish gets certified
Wednesday, 06 February 2019BURGDORF - Sanitized has said its non-biocidal odour-management technology ‘Odoractiv 10’ is now...
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Patagonia urges action in US wildlife conservation effort
Wednesday, 13 February 2019VENTURA – Outdoor brand Patagonia has, through its Action Works platform, called on its...
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OETI launches natural fibre products certification
Thursday, 14 February 2019VIENNA – OETI (Institut für Ökologie, Technik und Innovation) has unveiled its new Inspected...
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Prada CSR programme to promote diversity
Friday, 15 February 2019MILAN – Luxury fashion brand Prada has announced the creation of a Diversity and Inclusion...
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ISKO panel tackles greenwash in the denim sector
Friday, 15 February 2019PARIS - Turkish denim specialist ISKO has hosted a Responsible Denim event which the company says...
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Features
The ups and downs of ‘closing the loop’
Friday, 01 February 2019
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...
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Editor's Pick
Retailers blind to colour sampling impacts
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Dyeing sample lengths accounts for around 10 per cent of many textile dyers’ volumes. But this is often a waste of time, money and creates a significant environmental impact, argues Phil Patterson.
