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.

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’.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.