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Friday, 13 September 2024Report highlights impacts of clothing exports
ACCRA - A new Greenpeace report claims that nearly half of the discarded fast fashion garments being exported to Ghana are unsellable and end up being dumped or burned, damaging the environment and public health. It contrasts with recent research by… -
Friday, 13 September 2024US roll-out for Zara clothing resale platform
ARTEIXO - Inditex is to launch its secondhand platform Zara Pre-Owned in the US next month, after it was launched in the UK in 2022 and across Europe last year. The service, which is available through Zara's stores, its website and a mobile app,… -
Thursday, 12 September 2024BHRRC criticises brands on Bangladesh crisis
LONDON - Global brands including Bestseller, Levi's, Target and Walmart have been criticised for failing to give information on how they are ensuring responsible purchasing practices in Bangladesh during the current unrest. The Business & Human… -
Thursday, 12 September 2024Apple-based leather keeps sustainability at its core
SØBORG - Danish next-gen materials firm Beyond Leather has teamed up with polymer materials supplier Covestro on a leather alternative fabric made from apple waste. The two-pronged partnership covers Beyond Leather’s 85% bio-based material made from… -
Thursday, 12 September 2024OGAT and Kornit partner on on-demand fashion
LAS VEGAS - Kornit Digital, the manufacturer of digital printing systems for the textile industry, has partnered with apparel firm One Garment at a Time (OGAT) on a new, on-demand, customisable fashion platform. The OGAT brand, which has been… -
Thursday, 12 September 2024Aii announces new climate grant awards
SAN FRANCISCO – Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) has announced the latest round of grants from its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the textile industry. Aii says the recipients - Pozzi, Grant… -
Thursday, 12 September 2024Worldly launches new Scope 3 emissions tool
MUNICH - Technology company Worldly is launching a new tool which it says will enable apparel companies to calculate product-based Scope 3 emissions in minutes. The 'Product Impact Calculator' is claimed to be the first tool to seamlessly integrate… -
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Cascale signs MoU agreement with BGMEA
MUNICH – Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), have signed a new supply chain collaboration. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) is aimed at… -
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Steve Madden partners on recycling programme
NEW YORK – Apparel and footwear brand Steve Madden has partnered with recycling and rewards platform Trashie, to use its clothing returns infrastructure. Steve Madden customers can now purchase Trashie's ‘take-back’ bag for $20, fill it with old… -
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Uzbekistan hosts major textile industry event
SAMARKAND - Uzbekistan told the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Annual Conference and International Apparel Federation (IAF) World Fashion Convention - held this week in the country - that it was ready to take a place at heart… -
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Nike shareholders reject worker rights move
BEAVERTON - Shareholders in sportswear brand Nike have voted against a proposal demanding the company signs up to the Pakistan Accord garment and textile factory safety programme. Their rejection of the proposal comes despite the support of major… -
Tuesday, 10 September 2024New funding to drive textile traceability platform
DÜSSELDORF – Traceability specialist Retraced, which works with fashion and textile brands to build transparency within their supply chains and enable the digital traceability of products, has raised €15 million in its latest funding round. The… -
Tuesday, 10 September 2024Organic Cotton Accelerator calls for farmer support
AMSTERDAM - The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is urging industry leaders, businesses and stakeholders from across the fashion and textile industry to take decisive action in supporting farmers transitioning to organic cotton. Highlighting a… -
Tuesday, 10 September 2024Brands urge Cambodia to call off NGO probe
PHNOM PENH - Eighteen global brands, including Adidas, Gap, Levi's, PVH and VF Corp, have signed a joint statement calling on the Cambodian government to cancel an investigation into an NGO which criticised a garment factory watchdog. The Center for… -
Tuesday, 10 September 2024Cascale CEO says industry must target hotspots
MUNICH – Cascale's new CEO has today urged more than 600 leaders of the textile, apparel and consumer goods industry to target "industry hotspots" for carbon emissions. Colin Browne told the nonprofit's on-going annual meeting in Munich that 1,500… -
Tuesday, 10 September 2024UKFT launches fashion and textile EPR project
LONDON - The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a competition for small and medium (SME) sized fashion and textile firms to join an apparel and textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) project. Funded by UKFT, the project… -
Monday, 09 September 2024Denim mill to invest in recycling plant
DHAKA - Bangladesh denim manufacturer Envoy Textiles is reportedly set to invest in its own textile recycling plant. The company, which claims to have the world’s first LEED-certified platinum denim mill, will build the plant at its 45-acre site,… -
Monday, 09 September 2024Agreement curbs GBVH, but will brands return?
A two-year review by the Global Labour Institute at Cornell University reveals significant progress in tackling gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) under a historic agreement signed in India, but also highlights concerns over its… -
Monday, 09 September 2024Patagonia joins sustainable packaging programme
VENTURA – Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia has signed up to Pack4Good, the sustainable packaging initiative from environmental non-profit, Canopy. With an estimated three billion trees cut down each year for paper packaging, the Pack4Good initiative… -
Friday, 06 September 2024Child labour report flags textile sector issues
WASHINGTON – Elements of the textile supply chain in China, Vietnam and Myanmar are amongst a raft of new additions to the US Department of Labor’s watchlist of goods believed to be produced by child labour and/or forced labour. New additions to the… -
Friday, 06 September 2024NFTC warns scrapping loophole would backfire
WASHINGTON DC - US proposals to scrap the ‘de minimis’ loophole - which allows ultra fast fashion giants Shein and Temu to evade paying tax on their direct to consumer packages - are not practical, according to a report. A study published by groups… -
Friday, 06 September 2024Crocs claims sustainability milestone
BROOMFIELD – US footwear brand Crocs says it has achieved a significant milestone in its use of bio-based material for its flagship clogs, a key part of its plan to reduce its overall carbon emissions. Crocs says it has now achieved a record 25%… -
Friday, 06 September 2024Investors urge Nike to sign Pakistan Accord
BEAVERTON - The world's largest sovereign wealth fund is backing a shareholder proposal demanding that sportswear giant Nike signs up to the Pakistan Accord garment and textile factory safety programme. Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, which… -
Thursday, 05 September 2024From Farm to Fashion
SPONSORED CONTENT - The emergence of renewable materials for sustainable fashionAccording to the World Economic Forum, the fashion industry and its supply chain are responsible for 10% of worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually. Elastane,… -
Thursday, 05 September 2024AbTF joins Chad sustainable cotton initiative
HAMBURG – The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), which oversees the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative, has joined the newly formed Koskilna Compact alliance, a five year project aimed at supporting cotton farmers in building up resilient… -
Thursday, 05 September 2024Event to promote responsible purchasing
AMSTERDAM - The Industry We Want (TIWW) and Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS) will next week host a joint event to bring together key figures in the garment and footwear sectors to promote responsible purchasing as the new norm. The event, on… -
Thursday, 05 September 2024New report urges industry to go ‘beyond polyester’
NAPA - The Material Innovation Initiative has published a new report calling for fashion brands and textile manufacturers to channel their resources into creating products that match polyester’s performance and versatility, while relying on… -
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Applied DNA to pilot cotton isotopic testing
STONY BROOK – Molecular technologies specialist Applied DNA Sciences has been awarded a contract for a pilot isotopic testing programme in Pakistan in a bid to reduce child and forced labour risks in cotton supply chains. Applied DNA was awarded the… -
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Retail giants invest in lab-grown cotton firm
BOSTON – Swedish retailer H&M and Zara owner Inditex have taken part in fresh funding round for US cellular agriculture start-up Galy, which is working to develop lab-grown cotton. The $33 million raised from the oversubscribed series B financing… -
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Oeko-Tex reports leap in certifications
ZURICH - Testing and certification organisation Oeko-Tex has confirmed that the number of certificates and labels issued under its Made in Green sustainability programme leapt by 52% to 16,687 in the year July 2024. The company's latest annual… -
Wednesday, 04 September 2024H&M Foundation and HKRITA open research lab
HONG KONG – H&M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Swedish fashion giant, has linked up with the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to open a research lab. Called the 'Open Lab', the 20,000-square-foot facility is… -
Wednesday, 04 September 2024Reverse logistics 'key to fashion circularity'
COPENHAGEN – The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has released a report on how fashion brands, retailers, value chain partners and logistics providers could leverage reverse logistics to cultivate a more circular fashion industry. Experts from fashion… -
Tuesday, 03 September 2024Campaigners in bid to block Shein listing
LONDON - The Stop Uyghur Genocide (SUG) campaign says it has provided the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with evidence which should bar Shein from listing on the London Stock Exchange. SUG sent a dossier to the FCA which it says shows there is… -
Tuesday, 03 September 2024Scientists claim PET recycling breakthrough
TOKYO - Researchers in Japan say they have developed a simple way to turn PET in waste textiles, and other products, back into virgin quality material – using an iron-based catalyst and ethanol. Significantly, the method is selective which means… -
Tuesday, 03 September 2024Better Cotton to become certification scheme
GENEVA – The Better Cotton initiative is to become an externally verified certification scheme to help meet the demands of new and emerging legislation. It is part of the organisation's efforts to develop credible farm to consumer traceability which… -
Tuesday, 03 September 2024California passes landmark textile recovery bill
SACRAMENTO - The American Apparel & Footwear Association has welcomed the passage of SB-707, also known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, in California. The landmark US bill, which will accelerate the implementation of an extended… -
Tuesday, 03 September 2024Unrest closes garment factories in Bangladesh
DHAKA - A joint police and army operation has been launched in Bangladesh after about 150 garment factories were forced to close their gates amidst violent scenes involving protestors demanding jobs. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and… -
Tuesday, 03 September 2024Indorama to build India PET recycling plants
BANGKOK - Synthetic fibre giant Indorama Ventures (IVL) has signed a partnership deal that will see it build multiple recycling facilities in India, part of its plan to bolster growth in its PET supply chain. Under the terms of the deal, IVL’s… -
Tuesday, 03 September 2024Woolmark launches sustainability roadmap
SYDNEY - The Woolmark Company has launched a new sustainability roadmap which it hopes will accelerate low-impact wool production, promote circularity and enhance animal wellbeing and woolgrower livelihoods. Incorporating research, training, and the… -
Monday, 02 September 2024Textile Standards & Legislation book launched
YORK – The ninth edition of the Textile Standards & Legislation guidebook has now been published by MCL News & Media – the publisher of Ecotextile News. Readers can now download an abbreviated, sample version of the 128-page guidebook HERE, which… -
Monday, 02 September 2024AbTF verifies Cotton made in Africa results
HAMBURG - The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has published the findings of its annual, aggregated report on the verification and implementation of its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) standard. The latest figures show that in the 2022/2023 season,… -
Monday, 02 September 2024OSH works to ease Bangladesh sourcing crisis
DHAKA - The Open Supply Hub (OSH), which works to make supply chain data open, accessible and trustworthy through its worldwide open data platform, has provided a series of updates to stakeholders looking to source textiles and garments from… -
Monday, 02 September 2024SLCP tool cuts audit fatigue, disparities persist
GENEVA – A recent report by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) shows that although progress has been made to address audit fatigue within textile supply chains, results vary… -
Monday, 02 September 2024Pulp giant completes Lenzing deal
VIENNA – Suzano, the world’s largest producer of cellulosic pulp has completed its acquisition of a 15% stake in Lenzing from the Austrian textile fibre supplier’s majority shareholder. With an option to double its stake until the end of 2028, the… -
Friday, 30 August 2024British brands failing on climate action, report
LONDON - The British fashion industry is failing to act on the climate crisis with fewer than 4% of brands affiliated to the British Fashion Council (BFC) able to demonstrate any emissions reduction targets, new research suggests. The report from… -
Friday, 30 August 2024eBay launches first 'Pre-loved Fashion Week'
LONDON – Secondhand marketplace eBay has teamed up with the British Fashion Council (BFC) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to launch its first ‘Pre-loved Fashion Week’ in New York and London. The events will include a live,… -
Friday, 30 August 2024New Look inks supply chain agreement
LONDON - UK clothing retailer New Look and global trade union federation, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), have teamed up to ensure that transport workers’ human and labour rights are protected in New Look’s supply chain. Under… -
Friday, 30 August 2024Textile traceability start-up gets funding boost
NOTTINGHAM – Textile traceability start-up Ettos has secured a grant from Innovate UK, an arm of government-funded UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), that will help fast-track improvements across its online platform. Founded last year, the platform… -
Thursday, 29 August 2024Next-gen recycling start-up wins ITMF award
SAMARKAND – Textile-to-textile recycling start-up RE&UP has won the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) start-up award for 2024, alongside H&M-founded textile-to-textile recycling start-up Syre, bio-based agricultural fibre… -
Thursday, 29 August 2024ZDHC publishes air emissions guidelines
AMSTERDAM - The ZDHC Foundation has published the first version of its air emissions guidelines, which are described as a major step forward in establishing performance criteria for air emissions within the textile, apparel, leather, and footwear… -
Thursday, 29 August 2024New report calls for a low-carbon textile sector
TAMPA - With the textile industry responsible for over 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions and production rates increasing in many countries, there is a need to adopt cleaner, more efficient, and low-carbon technologies to mitigate climate… -
Wednesday, 28 August 2024Investor quits fashion over ESG concerns
THE HAGUE: A Dutch impact investor, which manages assets worth around €4.2 billion ($4.7bn), has announced a decision to divest from the fashion industry due to sustainability concerns. ASN Impact Investors has put a halt on investments in companies… -
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
AAFA removes opposition to textile recycling bill
SACRAMENTO – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has withdrawn its opposition to a landmark US bill to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework and ramp up textile recycling in California. Bill SB-707, also known… -
Wednesday, 28 August 2024Dystar reports progress on GHG emissions
SINGAPORE - Textile chemicals supplier DyStar is claiming significant reductions in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its latest sustainability report. The company's 'Integrated Sustainability Report for FY2023/24' reports total Scope 1 and… -
Wednesday, 28 August 2024Government funding boost for fibre from protein firm
PHILADELPHIA – Material science firm Tandem Repeat has received $1.5 million in funding from the United States Department of Defense to help it scale up the domestic manufacturing of bio-based fibres and textiles. Working alongside Arctos Technology… -
Tuesday, 27 August 2024Bangladesh urged to embrace textile recycling
DHAKA - Bangladesh is missing out on up to $5 billion a year in potential revenue from recycled textile products, according to a new report. Swedish fashion company H&M and German development agency GIZ are behind the study, entitled 'Regulatory… -
Tuesday, 27 August 2024ACT urges action on secondhand fashion taxes
NEW YORK - The American Circular Textiles (ACT) coalition has launched a US-wide petition to eliminate double taxation on secondhand goods, repairs and alterations in the apparel sector. ACT, whose members include fashion resale specialists such as… -
Tuesday, 27 August 2024Nikwax announces new net zero roadmap
WADHURST – Outdoor aftercare and waterproofing specialist Nikwax has announced a new goal to reach net zero by 2040. It aims to reduce all scope greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90%, offsetting the remaining 10% with the purchase of carbon credits… -
Tuesday, 27 August 2024H&M updates union agreement on worker rights
GLOBAL - Swedish fashion giant H&M has updated its agreement with the IndustriALL global union and the Swedish trade union IF Metall to protect the interests of more than one million garment workers. It says the updated global framework agreement… -
Tuesday, 27 August 2024Nilit and Samsara partner on nylon recycling plant
MIGDAL HAEMAK – Nylon producer Nilit and Australian recycling company Samsara Eco are to construct a nylon 6,6 textile-to-textile recycled polymer production site in South East Asia. With around four million tonnes of nylon 6,6 produced every year,… -
Tuesday, 27 August 2024UK shoe brand to implement digital passports
KETTERING - UK shoe brand, Loake Brothers has partnered with Buyerdock to integrate a digital product passport (DPP) system across its entire product range. Once implemented, each Loake product will feature a Buyerdock-powered DPP which the company… -
Saturday, 24 August 2024TITK to invest in new textile recycling facility
RUDOLSTADT - The Thuringian Institute for Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) is to invest €11.5 million in a new research and development centre that will explore advances in textile recycling. The ‘Demonstration and Innovation Center for Textile… -
Friday, 23 August 2024Project offers briefing on CSDDD contracts
NEWARK, NJ - The Responsible Contracting Project (RCP) has published a policy briefing to help companies comply with the European Union's (EU) new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The briefing focuses on commercial contracts… -
Friday, 23 August 2024Shein's CO2 emissions rose by 45% in 2023
SINGAPORE - Chinese-owned ultra fast fashion giant Shein's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose by 45% last year, according to its new sustainability and social impact report. It also reveals that the company's auditors uncovered two cases of child… -
Friday, 23 August 2024Rising levels of microplastics found in brain samples
NEW MEXICO - A pre-print research paper has found a concerning accumulation of microplastics in human brain samples with textiles considered as one of the main sources. The paper, published by the National Institutes of Health, which is still… -
Friday, 23 August 2024Erca Brazil becomes Bluesign member
ITATIBA - Textile chemical company Erca has been named as the first Brazilian company to become a system partner of chemical management specialist Bluesign. Bluesign works with its system partners, which include brands, manufacturers and chemical… -
Thursday, 22 August 2024VTT launches fibre efficiency project
ESPOO - The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the textile and forestry industries. The aim of the Energy First initiative is to act as a starting… -
Thursday, 22 August 2024Spinnova revenue down by 96%, results reveal
JYVÄSKYLÄ – Scandinavian textile fibre innovator Spinnova's revenue has fallen by 95.9% over the first six months of this year, new figures reveal. Spinnova's half year report reveals that revenue was €362,000 ($403,000) compared to €8.8 million… -
Thursday, 22 August 2024Researchers develop chalk coating to cool fabrics
AMHERST – Researchers say they have created a way to turn everyday fabrics into cooling textiles using an eco-friendly chalk-based coating that deflects sun rays and pushes out body heat. The University of Massachusetts team says the process, known… -
Wednesday, 21 August 2024New Lenzing CEO to take reins in September
LENZING – Cellulosic fibre manufacturer Lenzing has announced that Rohit Aggarwal will take over as CEO from 1st September, sooner than previously anticipated. Aggarwal, formerly CEO of Archroma Textile Effects, takes the reins from outgoing CEO… -
Wednesday, 21 August 2024Puma welcomes ‘climate leader’ recognition
HERZOGENAURACH - Sportswear brand Puma has been ranked in the top ten of Europe’s ‘climate leaders’ in a list compiled by the Financial Times (FT). Analysing the climate ambitions of 600 European companies, the FT awarded the highest scores to… -
Wednesday, 21 August 2024Pakistan Accord briefs factories on safety
KARACHI - Garment and textile factory owners in Pakistan recently attended a briefing on the roll out of the Pakistan Accord on Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry (Pakistan Accord). Nearly 130 brands have now signed up for the… -
Wednesday, 21 August 2024Call for responsible sourcing in Bangladesh
DHAKA - Nine multi-stakeholder organisations have issued a joint statement calling for responsible behaviour from brands sourcing from Bangladesh following the overthrow of the government. Amfori, Cascale, Ethical Trade Denmark, Ethical Trade… -
Tuesday, 20 August 2024Haelixa links with Regenagri on traceability
ZURICH – DNA specialist Haelixa has partnered with the Regenagri regenerative agriculture initiative to improve the traceability of textile fibres and raw materials. Haelixa hopes the partnership will drive a movement towards more transparent and… -
Tuesday, 20 August 2024Unifi launches new Repreve recycled products
GREENSBORO – North Carolina-based fibre innovator Unifi, the company behind Repreve-branded recycled polyester, is launching two new products made with polyester textile waste. The US company says the new products, a white dyeable filament yarn and… -
Tuesday, 20 August 2024Ganni signs up to Canopy forest initiatives
COPENHAGEN - Danish fashion brand Ganni has teamed up with environmental non-profit Canopy in a commitment to use only sustainable forestry in its apparel and packaging supply chains. Ganni has signed up to both the CanopyStyle and Pack4Good… -
Tuesday, 20 August 2024Pineapple fibre wins Oeko-Tex certification
SINGAPORE - Agricultural waste specialist Nextevo International says it has become the first company to certify pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Nextevo, which recently opened its first PALF production facility in Vietnam, has… -
Monday, 19 August 2024Testex joins ITMF as corporate member
ZURICH - Swiss textile testing and certification institute Testex has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. Founded in 1846, Testex was originally known as the Silk Conditioning Institute. It tests,… -
Monday, 19 August 2024Lawmakers target loopholes exploited by Shein
Policy makers around the world are looking to introduce legislation to limit Chinese-owned online retailers, such as Shein and Temu, from taking advantage of 'de minimis' loopholes to evade import duties and customs checks on their direct to… -
Monday, 19 August 2024ILO bid to boost green textile jobs in Turkey
ANKARA - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has linked up with a women-led social enterprise in Turkey for a project to promote more sustainable textiles and decent work opportunities. The Turkish office of the ILO is providing technical… -
Monday, 19 August 2024Researchers target climate resilient cotton
CLEMSON - Researchers in South Carolina are seeking to shed light on how to make cotton more climate-resilient through improved water use efficiency. Scientists at Clemson University say that traditional breeding practices have unintentionally left… -
Monday, 19 August 2024Taiwan makes green textiles for athletes
SPONSORED CONTENT - Taiwan’s textile industry is renowned for its innovation, which will be showcased in the uniforms it creates for international sports events Taiwan is often referred to as the 'Tech Island' due to its technological leadership in… -
Friday, 16 August 2024New resource to enhance supply chain diligence
LONDON - The KnowTheChain initiative has published its 2024 Good Practice Guide, a new reference aimed at helping companies from the apparel and footwear sector ensure they are operating within ethical supply chains. The guide is described as a… -
Friday, 16 August 2024Bangladesh garment factories deny media claims
DHAKA - Garment manufacturers in Bangladesh are denying reports that fashion brands are reducing orders because of the current situation following the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government amidst violent protests. It comes… -
Friday, 16 August 2024Report assesses Canada modern slavery legislation
SYDNEY - Australian NGO Fair Supply has published a research paper examining the effectiveness of Canada’s recently introduced legislation aimed at identifying forced labour and child labour in the country’s supply chains. The paper delves into the… -
Friday, 16 August 2024Biden urged to include fashion in task force
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden is being urged to include representatives of the US fashion and textiles industry in his recently announced White House Task Force on Climate and Trade. Both the Slow Fashion Caucus, recently established by… -
Thursday, 15 August 2024Textile Exchange suspends certification body
LONDON - The Textile Exchange has suspended Intertek Testing Services as an approved certification body for its Organic Content Standard (OCS) in India. The suspension follows a similar move by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which earlier… -
Thursday, 15 August 2024Pilot aims to save water in US cotton fields
WAYZATA – US agricultural corporation Cargill is partnering with Australian farm technology company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project aimed at increasing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce… -
Thursday, 15 August 2024Higg BRM tool augments EU reporting obligations
AMSTERDAM - Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has published a new research paper that details how the organisation’s Higg Brand & Retail Module (BRM) can help companies meet their regulatory reporting obligations under European… -
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Bluesign updates environmental impact progress
ST GALLEN – Textile chemical management specialist Bluesign has published figures showing the extent to which it partner companies have reduced their environmental impact. The latest collective environmental impact figures cover the period 2019-2023… -
Wednesday, 14 August 2024New minimum wage talks underway in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH - Negotiations are underway in Cambodia on setting a new minimum wage for garment workers for next year. Workers will be hoping for a significant increase in the current minimum wage of $204 per month in the sector, which also includes… -
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Campaigners urge Best&Less to sign the Accord
RHODES - Worker rights campaigners today presented a 85,000-name petition to Australian apparel retailer Best&Less urging the company to sign up to the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry. ActionAid… -
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Lenzing retains platinum EcoVadis CSR rating
LENZING – Cellulosic fibre specialist Lenzing has been awarded the highest corporate social responsibility (CSR) score from global rating standard EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year. Lenzing says that its platinum rating for 2023 - following… -
Wednesday, 14 August 2024Ambercycle aims to scale regenerated polyester
LOS ANGELES / TAIPEI - Taiwanese polyester manufacturer Shinkong Synthetic Fibers has invested $10 million in US recycler Ambercycle as part of a strategic effort to help scale textile-to-textile regeneration in the apparel industry. The two… -
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Trove acquires Recurate resale platform
SAN FRANCISCO – Californian re-commerce specialist Trove, which runs branded resale and trade-in platforms for fashion brands, has acquired integrated resale platform Recurate. Recurate’s plug-in technology enables brands and retailers to establish… -
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Supply chain assessment non-profits team up
HONG KONG – Supplier assessment non-profit Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) has partnered with supply chain mapping platform Open Supply Hub (OSH) to add almost 700 certified factories to the OSH digital map. The ESCP says data from the… -
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Turkey shakes up duties to take on Shein, Temu
ANKARA - Turkey has slashed its 'de minimis' exemption and increased import duties in a move apparently aimed at helping local online retailers compete with Chinese-owned rivals such as Shein and Temu. President Erdoğan issued a decree cutting de… -
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Spinnova inks fibre technology supply deal
JYVÄSKYLÄ - Spinnova has struck an exclusive deal with Finnish machinery manufacturer Valmet for the supply of fibre processing equipment to Spinnova’s technology partners. Spinnova, which offers a patented technology that claims to produce… -
Tuesday, 13 August 2024GoBlu to launch risk assessment platform
HONG KONG – Digital chemical management specialist GoBlu International is to launch a new supply chain risk assessment platform which is specifically designed for the global textile and fashion industry. The Kyna Intel tool – which is available to… -
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Report highlights obstacles to circular fashion
BIRMINGHAM - Consumers’ efforts to make us of fashion brands’ reuse, repair and recycling schemes are being impeded by geographical limitations and regional variations, new research suggests. The joint study from the University of Birmingham and…
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