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LONDON - New methodologies for issuing forest-based carbon credits, which were withdrawn following concerns about potential loopholes, have been approved by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).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


		Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches Higg Index The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a trade association comprised of brands, retailers, manufacturers, government and non-governmental organizations and academic experts has officially launched its long-awaited version 1.0 tool for sustainability measurement across the industry value chain. Read More

		Zero discharge progress criticised Greenpeace has given a luke-warm reception to the latest update on the plans by leading apparel brands for zero discharge of harmful chemicals from their textile supply chains by 2020. 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.*


		Gap makes greenhouse gas pledge Gap Inc. has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in the US by 20% by 2015 and roll-out one of its key CSR programs to female factory workers in Bangladesh. Read More

		M&S extends ‘Better Cotton’ project Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced phase two of its ‘Better Cotton' project in India which, as well as aiming to deliver an extra 21,000 tonnes of ‘Better Cotton' fibre up to 2015, will also examine the impact that the project is having on the local water supply. Read More

		Transparency key for clothing consumers New research suggests that consumers are willing to pay premiums and support apparel companies that employ sustainable and ethical practices, but only if the businesses involved are as transparent as possible. Read More

		Spanish brand joins Made-By Luxury spanish fashion brand Adolfo Dominguez has become the latest partner brand to join Dutch-based eco-textile and ethical label MADE-BY. Read More

		Planet Textiles registration now open Registration is now open for this year’s Planet Textiles, the annual event on sustainability, which takes place on October 19th in China. Read More

		New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. Read More

		Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy Interviews: Two minutes with ... J. Berrye Worsham, CEO, Cotton Incorporated; Textile fibres: Should the textile sector concentrate on the environmental ‘quick win’?; Playing safe at European Outdoor; The Pollution Solution – dyehouse problems; Plant protection – managing pests and production in the cotton industry; Plan A to go global; Catalytic Clothing; Cotton drought...and all the latest news and analysis. Regulars: Eco-Technical, News, Analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


		DyStar to launch carbon footprint report Major textile auxiliaries and colorants supplier DyStar will launch its first ever carbon footprint report which calculates the impact from its global operations in 2010 was 164,035 tonnes of CO2e. Read More

		Textile metrics and how to avoid greenwash With yet another impressive speaker line-up at this year’s RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles will be held on 12th October, at Central Hall, Westminster, London and will focus on metrics and how to avoid greenwashing. Read More

		Roundtable event promotes organic cotton The Global Organic Cotton Platform is to hold a series of Pre-conference Cotton Dialogues in Barcelona, Spain on 18 September, 2011. Read More

		Sustainability a key theme at Merino 2020 Sustainability will be a key theme of the Inaugural Merino 2020 conference with speakers from across the supply chain discussing the emerging opportunities it presents for sheep and wool producers. Read More

		Texworld to host ‘Sustainability Day’ Eco-friendly fabrics will be a key focus of this autumn’s Texworld exhibition, particularly on 20 September which has been earmarked as ‘Sustainability Day’. Read More

		New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. Read More

		Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy Interviews: Two minutes with ... J. Berrye Worsham, CEO, Cotton Incorporated; Textile fibres: Should the textile sector concentrate on the environmental ‘quick win’?; Playing safe at European Outdoor; The Pollution Solution – dyehouse problems; Plant protection – managing pests and production in the cotton industry; Plan A to go global; Catalytic Clothing; Cotton drought...and all the latest news and analysis. Regulars: Eco-Technical, News, Analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


		DyStar to launch carbon footprint report Major textile auxiliaries and colorants supplier DyStar will launch its first ever carbon footprint report which calculates the impact from its global operations in 2010 was 164,035 tonnes of CO2e. Read More

		Textile metrics and how to avoid greenwash With yet another impressive speaker line-up at this year’s RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles will be held on 12th October, at Central Hall, Westminster, London and will focus on metrics and how to avoid greenwashing. Read More

		Roundtable event promotes organic cotton The Global Organic Cotton Platform is to hold a series of Pre-conference Cotton Dialogues in Barcelona, Spain on 18 September, 2011. Read More

		Sustainability a key theme at Merino 2020 Sustainability will be a key theme of the Inaugural Merino 2020 conference with speakers from across the supply chain discussing the emerging opportunities it presents for sheep and wool producers. Read More

		Texworld to host ‘Sustainability Day’ Eco-friendly fabrics will be a key focus of this autumn’s Texworld exhibition, particularly on 20 September which has been earmarked as ‘Sustainability Day’. Read More

		New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. Read More

		Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy Interviews: Two minutes with ... J. Berrye Worsham, CEO, Cotton Incorporated; Textile fibres: Should the textile sector concentrate on the environmental ‘quick win’?; Playing safe at European Outdoor; The Pollution Solution – dyehouse problems; Plant protection – managing pests and production in the cotton industry; Plan A to go global; Catalytic Clothing; Cotton drought...and all the latest news and analysis. Regulars: Eco-Technical, News, Analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


		Marks & Spencer signs up for full traceability As part of its Plan A commitment to become the world’s most sustainable major retailer by 2015, Marks & Spencer has signed a deal with supply chain traceability specialist Historic Futures that will give the UK retailer full “raw material to store” traceability on every single clothing item and home product that it sells. Read More

		Huntsman calls for sustainability partnerships Huntsman Textile Effects has launched a new partnership program aimed at helping dye houses and vertically integrated textile mills cut their water usage, reduce energy consumption while also increasing productivity. Read More

		Virgin wool falters under environmental benchmark The new version of Made-By’s environmental benchmark for textile fibres now includes recycled wool, which gets the highest possible scorecard A rating whereas, controversially, virgin wool is ranked with the lowest rated ‘E’ rating. Read More

		Cotton summit to address sustainable development Issues surrounding sustainability and corporate and social responsibility will play a key role at the 70th plenary meeting of the standing committee of International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), which takes place will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from September. Read More

		New textile event to launch in NYC Canada-based textile company Continuum Textiles and the Kingpins Denim Show have teamed up to launch an invitation-only boutique textile tradeshow, focused on sustainability, which will debut in January 2012 in New York alongside Kingpins. A seminar will be organised by the US-based not-for-profit Textile Exchange, which is also backing the event. Read More

		New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. Read More

		Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy Interviews: Two minutes with ... J. Berrye Worsham, CEO, Cotton Incorporated; Textile fibres: Should the textile sector concentrate on the environmental ‘quick win’?; Playing safe at European Outdoor; The Pollution Solution – dyehouse problems; Plant protection – managing pests and production in the cotton industry; Plan A to go global; Catalytic Clothing; Cotton drought...and all the latest news and analysis. Regulars: Eco-Technical, News, Analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More

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