August

New forest-based carbon credits approved

LONDON - New methodologies for issuing forest-based carbon credits, which were withdrawn following concerns about potential loopholes, have been approved by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM). ICVCM, which aims to ensure the voluntary carbon ...

Former H&M CEO to lead recycler Circulose

STOCKHOLM - Former H&M CEO Helena Helmersson has been appointed the new chairman of textile recycler Circulose, formerly Renewcell, while McKinsey & Co partner Jonatan Janmark has been named the new CEO. Swedish private equity firm Altor took over Renewcell in June ...

Complaints lodged against brands over Myanmar

YANGON - The IndustriALL globaI union has filed complaints against three leading brands – Next, New Yorker and LPP – over their continued sourcing from Myanmar despite "overwhelming evidence of continuous violations of workers’ rights" since the coup of ...


		Ford drives ahead with eco-materials Post-industrial recycled cotton is among an array of sustainable materials used in the latest Ford F-Series trucks, the 2014 version of which will use the equivalent of around ten pairs of jeans and 26 bath towels - or 31 T-shirts - as carpet insulation or sound absorber. Read more

		Norway to restrict PFOA in textiles In a surprise move, Norway will become the first country to ban the production, import, export and sale of textiles and other consumer goods that contain more than 1 microgram per square metre of PFOA, traces of which can be found in some stain and water-proof fabrics. Read more

		Jeanologia teams up with Prosperity on denim Spanish technology firm Jeanologia has teamed up with Chinese denim mill Prosperity Textile to launch a new demonstration centre in a bid to improve the environmental credentials of the Chinese denim textile industry. Read more

		Recycled bags from bed linen Social enterprise Sleeping Bags, which upcycles retired hotel bed linen into tote bags, sleepwear and soft textile furnishings, has teamed up with global hotel chain Marriott to create new amenities for guests from end-of-life bed linens. Read more

		Sustainability showcases at Munich Fabric Start Fabric and accessories trends fair Munich Fabric Start, to be held 3-5 September, will host a wealth of sustainability platforms featuring an eco summit with social compliance and sustainability lectures from industry specialists and a sourcing platform for ecological fabrics, with show participants including the Fair Wear Foundation, Oeko-Tex and GOTS. Read more

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		Planet Textiles 2013 This year's Planet Textiles Conference is to be held 22 October 2013 in Shanghai. Jointly organised by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issues of sustainability in the global textile sector. 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. Read more

		In the August/September 2013 magazine issue The Materials Sustainability Index: A look at how materials are scored; Water project aims to boost efficiency in Bangladesh; The Sustainable Consumer: an oxymoron?; A splash of Green: new directions in textile printing; Heroes or zeros? An analysis of Version 2.0 of ZDHC; Interview: Derek Sabori - Director, Volcom; Wool sector talks eco in Biella; Timberland aims to stamp out bad practise; The footprint of cotton and Lyocell denim – compared; Major BCI expansion plan revealed; India Minister blasts GM cotton; Planet Textiles Shanghai update; and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today


		Hong Kong Sustainable Textiles Conference line up A world-class line-up has been announced for this year’s Sustainable Textiles Conference, which takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4 – 5 October. Innovation, Investment, Impacts and Integrity are key themes on the agenda at the event, which is co-organised by Ecotextile News, Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles and Textile Exchange. Read More

		Paris gears up for Ethical Fashion Show Around 50 companies from 15 countries will be present at next week’s Ethical Fashion Show which takes place at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris from 6 - 9 September, 2012. Read More

		Puma opens first 'sustainable' store Global sports brand Puma has opened its first sustainable Puma Store in India, a move which the company says underlines its commitment to significantly reducing the environmental footprint of its supply chain locations by 2015. Read More

		Vapor to debut new sustainable fabric at EcoPrint Vapor Apparel, a manufacturer of sustainable performance fabrics and digital sublimation printing equipment, says its is increasing its commitment to environmentally friendly production techniques with the launch of new 100% recycled fabrics at next month’s EcoPrint show. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – now available The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards will be available for purchase next week. Read More

		Bookings now being taken for RITE event Bookings are now open for this year’s RITE Group conference, which takes place in October at Central Hall, Westminster, London. Details can also be found at the RITE Group's new website which can be found at www.ritegroup.org Read More

		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. Read More

		In the August-September 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: two minutes with Martin Lidegaard, Danish minister for climate, energy and buildings; and Tim Wilson, Co-founder, Historic Futures’ Sustainability report: Marks and Spencer; Sustainable Apparel Coalition – Higg Index unveiled; Berlin Fashion Week – a sustainability platform; Flexible thinking - negotiating chemical legislation; Recycling issues in the UK and Scandinavia; Check the label – the latest ecotextile label developments and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*


		Increased focus on harmful substance testing Nearly every second consumer worldwide rates textile quality labels proving testing for harmful substances as important when purchasing textiles and clothing, according to a new international survey. Read More

		Crystal Group gains ‘Eco Factory’ accreditation Four manufacturing sites operated by Crystal Group, one of the largest textile companies in the world, have been certified by Marks & Spencer as ‘Plan A Eco Factories’. Read More

		Taiwan firms sign up to bluesign standard A raft of Taiwanese textile and accessory manufacturers have signed up to become bluesign partners, increasing the standard’s presence across a region which is becoming increasingly renowned for its dedication to sustainably produced textiles and clothing. Read More

		NAT completes Crailar validation trial Levi Strauss & Co. will be one of the beneficiaries following Naturally Advanced Technologies's completion of its final large scale production and commercialization trial of Crailar flax fibre with Barnhardt Manufacturing, one of its key third party manufacturers. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – now available The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards will be available for purchase next week. Read More

		Bookings now being taken for RITE event Bookings are now open for this year’s RITE Group conference, which takes place in October at Central Hall, Westminster, London. Details can also be found at the RITE Group's new website which can be found at www.ritegroup.org Read More

		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. Read More

		In the August-September 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: two minutes with Martin Lidegaard, Danish minister for climate, energy and buildings; and Tim Wilson, Co-founder, Historic Futures’ Sustainability report: Marks and Spencer; Sustainable Apparel Coalition – Higg Index unveiled; Berlin Fashion Week – a sustainability platform; Flexible thinking - negotiating chemical legislation; Recycling issues in the UK and Scandinavia; Check the label – the latest ecotextile label developments and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*


		Novel denim effluent treatment Denim producer Central Fabrics Ltd, a fully integrated denim mill based in Hong Kong and China with a monthly capacity of around 2.5 million yards per month, is using a new type of membrane technology to treat indigo dye-house effluent and re-use the process water. Read More

		India raises GM cotton fears A parliamentary report in India which took more than three years to complete has concluded that GM crops, particularly Bt cotton, has not helped farmers. Read More

		Marathon medallist sports sustainable kit Kenyan marathon world champion Abel Kirui won his Olympic silver medal at the recent London 2012 games wearing footwear and clothing that combined high performance with environmentally sustainable design and production methods. Read More

		Joint venture boosts closed-loop polyester textile recycling A new joint venture from Teijin and Jinggong Holding Group which will expand the capacity of Eco Circle chemically recycled polyester textile fibres through a new production facility in China, will begin operation in March 2014 and is expected to generate sales of Yen 10 billion (US$127 million) in its first year. Read More

		C&A highlighted as a ‘Future Shaper’ The latest in the 'Future Shapers' series, launched by Textile Exchange to celebrate its 10th Anniversary, is a profile of European retailer C&A which includes details of its commitment to ‘Bio Cotton’ and the journey the company has taken to become one of the two largest buyers of organic cotton worldwide. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – now available The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards will be available for purchase next week. Read More

		Bookings now being taken for RITE event Bookings are now open for this year’s RITE Group conference, which takes place in October at Central Hall, Westminster, London. Details can also be found at the RITE Group's new website which can be found at www.ritegroup.org Read More

		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. Read More

		In the August-September 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: two minutes with Martin Lidegaard, Danish minister for climate, energy and buildings; and Tim Wilson, Co-founder, Historic Futures’ Sustainability report: Marks and Spencer; Sustainable Apparel Coalition – Higg Index unveiled; Berlin Fashion Week – a sustainability platform; Flexible thinking - negotiating chemical legislation; Recycling issues in the UK and Scandinavia; Check the label – the latest ecotextile label developments and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*


		DyStar maintains emissions levels Global textile auxiliaries and colorants supplier DyStar says it managed to maintain its total carbon footprint in terms CO2e in 2011, compared to the same production levels in 2010. Read More

		Initiative simplifies textile certification Apparel brands and retailers will welcome a move by the International Working Group on the Global Organic Textile Standard (IWG) and the Textile Exchange to develop new harmonised policies for transaction and scope certificates to help simplify transparency in the organic textile supply chain. Read More

		AFIRM publishes RSL guidance Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management (AFIRM) Group has published its RSL Guidance for Suppliers. For those brands affiliated to AFIRM, this effectively gives guidance to suppliers that if they pass these tests, they will comply with most published RSL’s. Read More

		Adidas launches waterless dyeing range Sportswear giant Adidas has launched a range of t-shirts which, dyed in a process using pressurised CO2 instead of water, is said to use 50% less energy, and 50% fewer chemicals than normal processes. Read More

		BCI and CmiA form new partnership The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative and the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), have signed an interim partnership agreement that should see increased effectiveness and efficiency in promoting greater sustainability to African smallholder farmers while also allowing CmiA verified cotton to be sold as Better Cotton. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – gone to press The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards has now gone to press and will be available for purchase shortly. Read More

		Bookings now being taken for RITE event Bookings are now open for this year’s RITE Group conference, which takes place in October at Central Hall, Westminster, London. Details can also be found at the RITE Group's new website which can be found at www.ritegroup.org Read More

		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. Read More

		In the August-September 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: two minutes with Martin Lidegaard, Danish minister for climate, energy and buildings; and Tim Wilson, Co-founder, Historic Futures’ Sustainability report: Marks and Spencer; Sustainable Apparel Coalition – Higg Index unveiled; Berlin Fashion Week – a sustainability platform; Flexible thinking - negotiating chemical legislation; Recycling issues in the UK and Scandinavia; Check the label – the latest ecotextile label developments and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*

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Lenzing boss aims to navigate economic headwinds

YORK – As he eases into his new role as the CEO of Lenzing, Rohit Aggarwal explains that despite market volatility and uncertainty in the textile sector, he welcomes more stringent environmental regulations, saying that textile-to-textile recycling also remains a ...