Lenzing releases sustainability report

Man-made cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing has released a new 2012 sustainability report – its first since 2008 – that outlines the company’s commitment to environmental best practise in the textiles and nonwovens sectors. 

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Improvements in denim dyeing

Textile researchers in Tunisia claim to have developed a non-conventional, eco-friendly exhaust dyeing process for pre-cationised indigo denim fabrics that uses glucose dissolved in water as a reducing agent.

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SAC reaches out to universities

As part of an initiative to teach the Higg Index in academic programs, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition aims to gather educational institutions at a summit in New Orleans, Louisiana in October.

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Sustainable Textiles Coalition launched

A group of leading home textile retailers have launched a new initiative, dubbed ‘The Sustainable Textiles Coalition’, which intends to work together with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to develop an environmental index for the home and interior textiles sectors.

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Texprocess 2013 promotes sustainability

Texprocess, an international trade fair for processing textile and other flexible materials, will open its doors from 10-13 June in Germany, with innovative and sustainable textiles a key theme.

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New York home textiles fair

Upholstery, bath, bedroom and kitchen fabrics and products will be showcased at the fourth Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, to be held this July.

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Planet Textiles

This year's Planet Textiles Conference is to be held 22nd October 2013 in Shanghai. Jointly organised by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issues of sustainability in the global textiles sector. Early-bird sponsorship opportunities and VIP packages are now available - for enquiries please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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In the April/May 2013 magazine issue - COMING SOON!

Greenpeace UBA test controversy: Ecotextile News investigates, Eco-labelling confusion, Sustainable cotton demand-supply paradox, Brands move from ‘zero discharge’ aim, What do consumers really want? Pamela Ravasio reports, Christian Brandt, Jack Wolfskin chief operating officer, speaks to Ecotextile News, China admits pollution health risks, and all the latest news, insight and analysis.

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Brands outline zero discharge progress
In response to the Greenpeace ‘Detox’ report on the pollution of Chinese rivers by the textile industry, adidas Group, C&A, H&M, Li Ning, Nike, Puma and newest member G-Star have released the first update of a joint roadmap towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in their supply chains by 2020.

Textile Exchange to launch ‘Future Shapers’
Textile Exchange (formerly Organic Exchange) will tomorrow launch a new ‘Future Shapers’ initiative as part of its 10th anniversary, which profiles ten pioneers, early adopters and newcomers to the organic cotton sector such as C&A, Patagonia, Hess Natur, Nike, Anvil and others.

German Fairtrade cotton sales fall
Sales of Fairtrade certified cotton textiles in Germany dropped last year for the first time since 2008, which was in stark contrast to an overall 18 per cent rise in sales of Fairtrade certified consumer goods in the country.

EPA proposes new textile chemicals rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a series of new rules designed to limit the use and import of potentially harmful chemicals that have been found in textile dyes, pigments, flame retardants and plasticisers.

Sustainable technology at ITMA Asia
The VDMA, the German Textile Machinery Association, will use this June’s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition to present its new sustainability initiative to the Asian market for the first time.

FESPA to host Germany conference
FESPA is to hold a one day conference organized by its German, Swiss and Austrian Associations.

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.

Top speakers confirm RITE attendance
This year’s RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles and clothing is looking stronger than ever with the announcement that key industry figures from UK politics, The European Commission and a leading light from Marks & Spencer will all speak at the October 10th event.

In the April 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW

Interviews: Two minutes with ... Bernhard Kiehl, Sustainable Fabrics, W.L. Gore & Associates Inc; Ikea Sustainability report; Denim Special - Laundering, dyeing, fabrics, eco-impact guide, enzymes, legislation; EU-Eco Label revision update; CO2 dyeing latest; German retailer carbon initiative; USDA bio-preferred textiles; Organic cotton in Japan and India; Retailers lose teeth on mulesing; Special focus on eco-textile printing and new 3D printing; Bio-based nylon and eco-preferred nylon finishing. Nanosilver controversy; Digital textile finishing, and latest news, insight and analysis.

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Brands under scrutiny over Chinese quality failures
Twenty per cent of woollen sweaters tested recently by officials in China have been found to contain harmful chemicals and/or discrepancies over the raw material content.

New York fashion gets Cleaner by Design
The NRDC showcased its Clean by Design Initiative to some of the industry’s leading fashion designers at an event co-sponsored by Diane von Furstenburg and Vogue.

CSR fashion survey - last chance: win an iPad3 in 10 minutes
Deloitte and Nordic Fashion Association Institute have teamed up with Copenhagen Fashion Summit media partner Ecotextile News to undertake a global online survey on sustainability and CSR within the global fashion and apparel industry. Survey participants will get the chance to win a new ipad, two tickets to the Copenhagen Fashion Summit on May 3rd 2012 (worth €400 each), a free annual subscription to Ecotextile News magazine plus a printed copy of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide. We have extended the survey deadline due to a faulty link in previous communication - we are truly sorry for any inconvenience.

Crailar receives USDA accreditation
Naturally Advanced Technologies has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its Crailar flax fibres.

US honour for OIA sustainability work
The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group has been selected by the US government as a 'Champion of Change' for Corporate Environmental Sustainability.

Invista to present sustainable denim
Sustainability will be a key theme of Invista’s Autumn/Winter 2013/14 global fabric collection, samples of which will be on display at Denim by Premiere Vision in Paris next month.

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.

Top speakers confirm RITE attendance
This year’s RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles and clothing is looking stronger than ever with the announcement that key industry figures from UK politics, The European Commission and a leading light from Marks & Spencer will all speak at the October 10th event.

In the April 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW

Interviews: Two minutes with ... Bernhard Kiehl, Sustainable Fabrics, W.L. Gore & Associates Inc; Ikea Sustainability report; Denim Special - Laundering, dyeing, fabrics, eco-impact guide, enzymes, legislation; EU-Eco Label revision update; CO2 dyeing latest; German retailer carbon initiative; USDA bio-preferred textiles; Organic cotton in Japan and India; Retailers lose teeth on mulesing; Special focus on eco-textile printing and new 3D printing; Bio-based nylon and eco-preferred nylon finishing. Nanosilver controversy; Digital textile finishing, and latest news, insight and analysis.

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Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.