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 Marry Christmas

 

Season’s Greetings to our readers

As we close down for the Christmas period we’d like to extend 'Season's Greetings' to all our readers, wish everyone all the very best for 2014 and as usual at this time of year, we can reveal our top ten 'most read' stories in the last 12 months.

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Crailar  

Crailar backing … but report highlights huge challenges

In two separate financing deals, Adidas Group and Ikea have provided much welcomed investment backing to Crailar Technologies. The support comes on the back of the Crailar Flax fibre developer’s most recent Quarterly Report for the period ended September 28, 2013 which shows the firm has incurred losses since inception of $44,163,920.

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PETA  

 More retailers slap ban on Angora

More UK fashion retailers including Topshop, ASOS and Marks and Spencer have opted to temporarily or permanently halt their production of angora clothing and accessories, in response to a video from animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which revealed the inhumane treatment of rabbits at angora farms in China.

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Careers in Textiles  

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

Leading European retailer C&A wishes to recruit an Environmental Manager for their growing sustainability team. 

The Environmental Manager will report to the Head of Sustainable Business Development and lead the development of a range of policies to demonstrate their commitment to reduce environmental impact.

For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.


Econyl yarn

 

Swimwear brand supports Healthy Seas Initiative

Sustainable swimwear brand Koru Swimwear, manufactured using Econyl yarn from discarded fishing nets, has joined forces with the Healthy Seas Initiative which works to upcycle marine waste for new textile products.

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Wood stock at one Pakistan plant

 

Pakistan dyers turn to wood power

There is growing concern that in response to the on-going gas shortages across some provinces in Pakistan, many textile manufacturers have resorted to burning wood as an alternative energy source to power dyeing and finishing units.

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ETLG 2014  

Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014

The publishers of Ecotextile News will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014.

The printed ETLG is a 100 + page  A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain.

As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards.

New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability.

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Dec/Jan_FC
 

In the December/January 2014 magazine issue

Sustainability knocks on China’s door; a round-up of Planet Textiles 2013; Bamboo lyocell – what’s the story? BCI cotton update – latest facts, figures, challenges; US and Australian cotton – is it just protectionism? Textile Exchange report,Istanbul; DWR progress: zip or zipped up? Two Minutes with: Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma; Recycled polyester testing: who’s telling the truth? Portuguese knitwear producer ATB: energy and water case study; Business case grows for circular economy; Dyestuff prices – who foots the bill? Textile effluent: the clear picture; Public pressure pushes China policy change; and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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Trützschler launches mechanical recycling system

MÖNCHENGLADBACH - Textile technology manufacturer Trützschler has launched a new…

ASOS, Boohoo, ASDA censured on green claims

LONDON - Fashion retailers ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda have signed formal agreements…

Taiwan showcases benefits of sustainable textiles

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Textile research centre calls for new project partners

GEELONG - Researchers from Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy…

Soorty targets regenerative cotton sourcing

KARACHI – Pakistan’s largest vertically integrated denim company, Soorty, has set up an…

Secondhand market 'still growing' - ThredUp

OAKLAND - The secondhand clothing market is continuing to expand, according to the 12th…

Carbios joins textile circularity partnership

CLERMONT–FERRAND – Biotech specialist Carbios has joined the Paris Good Fashion (PGF) NGO…

H&M claims Scope 3 progress in new report

STOCKHOLM - Swedish fashion giant H&M last year reduced its CO2 emissions in its global…

Green Theme and Hwasung ink textile treatment deal

ALBUQUERQUE – US textile treatment specialist Green Theme Technologies (GTT) is expanding…

New Look backs project to reduce impacts

LONDON - UK fashion retailer New Look is involved in a project which seeks to reduce the…

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