December

WRC accuses Shein over garment factory closure

GUATEMALA CITY - Worker rights campaigners have criticised Chinese-owned ultra fast fashion giant Shein for failing to protect workers at a former garment factory in Guatemala which supplied a brand it part owns. The US-based Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) says the ...

Re&Up moves towards Spanish recycling plant

MADRID - Textile recycler Re&Up has set up a subsidiary in Spain as it looks to expand its operations to Europe as part of its ambitious bid to scale its global capacity to more than a million tonnes annually. Re&Up, which is based in the Netherlands but part of the ...

Trump will 'not be a roadblock on circularity'

WASHINGTON DC - The American Circular Textiles (ACT) says a second Trump presidency should not dismay those working to accelerate the transition to circularity and that it can work with his administration. "A Trump presidency will reshape America. What that means for ...


		Apparel Coalition updates Higg Index The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has unveiled the eagerly awaited version 2.0 of its Higg Index, which uses a new web-based interface and adds the ability for users to share sustainability data between entire textile supply chains. Read more

		Call for China water management change Industries across China, including the textiles and apparel sector, should look beyond standard corporate social responsibility reporting on water risks, and instead adopt management systems that look further than their direct operations, according to a recent report. Read more

		CmiA: no miracles from WTO talks African cotton farmers should stop “waiting for miracles” from current WTO negotiations and instead learn from cotton sustainability measures that have been implemented by the Cotton Made in Africa initiative and its partners in West Africa. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER Leading European retailer C&A wishes to recruit an Environmental Manager for their growing sustainability team. The Environmental Manager will report to the Head of Sustainable Business Development and lead the development of a range of policies to demonstrate their commitment to reduce environmental impact. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		Enzyme technology for China knitting industry Danish bio-innovation company Novozymes and the China Knitting Industry Association have signed a strategic partnership in a bid to jointly promote sustainable development in the Chinese textile industry by using enzyme technology to lower energy use during production and improve waste water treatment. Read more

		Concerns over India textile pollution levels Major new concerns have been raised about pollution levels found in textile wastewater effluents along the Dombivali industrial belt of Mumbai in India – a major textile manufacturing hub, where increased COD, phosphate levels and high concentrations of heavy metals have been found. Read more

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The publishers of Ecotextile News will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards. New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

		In the December/January 2014 magazine issue Sustainability knocks on China’s door; a round-up of Planet Textiles 2013; Bamboo lyocell – what’s the story? BCI cotton update – latest facts, figures, challenges; US and Australian cotton – is it just protectionism? Textile Exchange report,Istanbul; DWR progress: zip or zipped up? Two Minutes with: Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma; Recycled polyester testing: who’s telling the truth? Portuguese knitwear producer ATB: energy and water case study; Business case grows for circular economy; Dyestuff prices – who foots the bill? Textile effluent: the clear picture; Public pressure pushes China policy change; and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today


		China exposé names western clothing brands New wastewater discharge regulations introduced into China’s textile industry are being flouted by the country’s dyeing and finishing sector according to an investigation by China’s Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs. In a briefing of the report supplied to Ecotextile News, IPE claims that many of these mills work with brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Uniqlo. Read more

		Nike sees CO2 dyeing as revolutionary Nike CEO Mark Parker has described the opening of a new ‘water-free’ dyeing facility at its Taiwanese contract manufacturer Far Eastern New Century Corp., as a “manufacturing revolution” with CO2 textile dyeing continuing to gain further traction in the industry. Read more

		Scrutiny drives policy change in China textiles Intensifying media scrutiny and public pressure is driving policy change in the regulatory landscape for China’s textile production industry. That’s the finding of our new Asia correspondent, David Smith, whose first dispatch from Beijing appears in the latest issue of Ecotextile News. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR GARMENT FIT TECHNICIAN This global fashion brand are looking for an experienced Garment Technician to work in their Denim Development Centre based in their Production Office in Shanghai. Responsibilities will include keeping up to date with markets capabilities and customer/ fit / concept trends, ensuring that proposed technical solutions are workable for the specific market, and educating and training Production Office garment technicians in fit evaluation. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		Unifi invests in more capacity As it looks to service growing demand for its speciality polyester products, such as its recycled Repreve-branded polyester yarn in the US, NAFTA and CAFTA regions, Unifi has now bought the assets of American Drawtech, a division of Dillon Yarn Corporation. Read more

		Esprit stops sourcing Angora International fashion brand Esprit has become the latest clothing retailer to call a temporary halt to sourcing Angora fibre after a video was released by animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) which allegedly showed the inhumane treatment of rabbits in China. Read more

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The publishers of Ecotextile News will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards. New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

		In the December/January 2014 magazine issue Sustainability knocks on China’s door; a round-up of Planet Textiles 2013; Bamboo lyocell – what’s the story? BCI cotton update – latest facts, figures, challenges; US and Australian cotton – is it just protectionism? Textile Exchange report,Istanbul; DWR progress: zip or zipped up? Two Minutes with: Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma; Recycled polyester testing: who’s telling the truth? Portuguese knitwear producer ATB: energy and water case study; Business case grows for circular economy; Dyestuff prices – who foots the bill? Textile effluent: the clear picture; Public pressure pushes China policy change; and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today


		Levi go beyond ZDHC pledge Levi Strauss & Co has announced a new set of environmental objectives that supersede its existing commitments to clean up its own supply chain as outlined in the roadmap to the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) by 2020. Read More

		Huntsman launches new textile softeners As part of Huntsman Textile Effects commitment to product stewardship, the Singapore-based company has developed AEEA-free (amino-ethyl-ethanol-amine) alternatives for two of its key silicone softeners used in the manufacture of apparel and home textiles. Read More

		Experts assess PPR eco-plan A panel of independent experts, asked by PPR to look into its ground-breaking environmental profit and loss account, have welcomed the initiative, but the resulting report calls for improvements in how the impacts of air pollution, water and waste are assessed by the retail group going forward. Read More

		New market for Newlife Recycled polyester yarn platform, Newlife, has been launched in the corporate wear market at Parisian trade fair Expoprotection, a show which specialises in workwear, safety and protection. Read More

		Tencel celebrates 20 years Tencel, the man-made cellulosic fibre from Lenzing, which is widely acknowledged to have good environmental credentials, is celebrating its 20th birthday. Tencel is the registered trade name for Lenzing's version of lyocell fibre, which is derived from sustainably managed eucalyptus trees. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards is now available in printed and electronic format. Read More

		136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. 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 December/January issue of the magazine - OUT NOW! Greenpeace has reignited the debate on fluorinated repellent chemicals, RITE Group 2012 round up, Can fast fashion slow down? feature from Dr Pamela Ravasio, brands involved in the Roadmap to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals speak to Ecotextile News about their next steps, Simon Ferringo asks whether the Soil Association should rethink their marketing strategy, mixed messages from Walmart on their sustainability efforts, 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.*


		H&M to launch global recycling initiative H&M is to launch a worldwide clothing recycling initiative in February in all of its 48 markets that will offer consumers vouchers in the form of store discounts in exchange for every bag of clothing donated as it strives to reduce the environmental impact of its global operations. Read More

		Calls for holistic approach to textile pollution Solidaridad, the Dutch-based international NGO dedicated to responsible food production and supply chain sustainability, has called for a more holistic approach to solving the environmental problems of the global textile dyeing and finishing supply chains - it has already set up pilot projects in Bangladesh and China, with retailers including Primark and G-Star. Read More

		Wine dyed denim gets the blues An Italian denim producer is to launch a new range of coloured denim dyed with wine instead of synthetic dyes to produce bright blues and soft brown coloured jeans. The firm says it has acquired an exclusive patent on the process from Ecoyaa, under an agreement that it is marketed and distributed under the 'Wine-Tex' brand. Read More

		New flourine-free DWR textile coating A supplier of new innovative florine-free durable water repellent coatings that uses reactive polyurethane technology to treat fabrics has recently become a bluesign system partner in a bid to make new in-roads into the outdoor apparel sector. The new technology is being touted as a potential replacement for traditional types of water repellent that rely on fluorocarbons. Read More

		Tirupur textile dyers come full circle Indian textiles hub Tirupur claims to have acheived zero liquid discharge in its dyeing and processing units, thereby completing a notable turnaround after more than 700 of its dyeing and bleaching units were shut down by a Madras High Court in 2011. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards is now available in printed and electronic format. Read More

		136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. 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 December/January issue of the magazine - OUT NOW! Greenpeace has reignited the debate on fluorinated repellent chemicals, RITE Group 2012 round up, Can fast fashion slow down? feature from Dr Pamela Ravasio, brands involved in the Roadmap to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals speak to Ecotextile News about their next steps, Simon Ferringo asks whether the Soil Association should rethink their marketing strategy, mixed messages from Walmart on their sustainability efforts, 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.*


		Bestseller says no to Greenpeace Danish fashion retailer Bestseller has become the first international brand to state publicly that it will not work with Greenpeace to meet its zero toxic discharge demands, suggesting the pressure group is being both unreasonable and hypocritical. Read More

		Retailer selects Bamboo lyocell for denim Eco Circle Plantfiber, the bio-derived polyester fibre developed by global Japanese technology business Tejin, has been selected for use in the seats and interior trim surface of the Nissan Leaf. It is the first time this textile fibre has been used for the interiors of a mass-produced vehicle. Read More

		Sustainability drives textile fibre sales Sustainable manufacturing has helped to boost Sri Lanka's textile and apparel exports to the European Union in recent years, thanks to manufacturing efficencies which have helped to stabalise costs, according to a new report. Read More

		Spanish duo commit to detox Women's fashion brand Mango has become the latest clothing retailer to commit to the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020, along with the world's largest fashion retailer Zara last week. Read More

		ICAC: cotton output to hit four-year low The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Initiative will begin working with around 30,000 smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe with the 2012/13 cotton harvest expected to yield around 18,700 tonnes of ginned cotton. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards is now available in printed and electronic format. Read More

		136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. 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 December/January issue of the magazine - OUT NOW! Greenpeace has reignited the debate on fluorinated repellent chemicals, RITE Group 2012 round up, Can fast fashion slow down? feature from Dr Pamela Ravasio, brands involved in the Roadmap to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals speak to Ecotextile News about their next steps, Simon Ferringo asks whether the Soil Association should rethink their marketing strategy, mixed messages from Walmart on their sustainability efforts, 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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