February

New test for microfibre release during washing

BALTIMORE / BÖNNIGHEIM - Sportswear brand Under Armour, textile testing company Hohenstein and measuring device provider PPT Group have teamed up to publish a standardised test method to determine microfibre release from textiles under simulated washing ...

Psychology 'can reduce online returns' - study

MUNICH - Targeted psychological interventions on the environmental impact of fashion returns can change shoppers' behaviours, according to the largest study of its kind. The study of more than 220,000 customers and more than 100,000 orders in eight European countries ...

US agencies 'must collaborate on textile waste'

WASHINGTON DC - US government agencies need to work together to tackle the environmental impacts from the growing problem of textile waste, according to a new report from a watchdog. The US Government Accountability Office (GAO), US Congress's auditing body, also says ...


		Top brands snub Greenpeace survey Six leading fashion brands snubbed a recent Greenpeace survey which asked 25 'uncomfortable' questions about their supply chains in an attempt to compare the policies of high-end fashion brands on toxic water pollution and deforestation. Greenpeace Italy’s new green ranking guide was topped by Valentino - yet Dolce&Gabbana, Chanel, Hermès, Prada, Alberta Ferretti and Trussardi refused to disclose information for the survey. Read More

		Puma to debut Cradle to Cradle collection Next month Puma will launch its first ‘closed-loop’ collection of footwear, apparel and accessories that are entirely biodegradable and recyclable and have earned the Cradle to Cradle Certified ‘Basic’ certification. Read More

		Benin suspended from CmiA program The Aid by Trade Foundation has temporarily suspended the verification of its Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) program in Benin, west Africa with immediate effect. The move comes after the country’s government changed the framework conditions for the cotton sector such that the CmiA sustainability criteria could no longer be assured. Read More

		TE remains upbeat on US organic cotton Textile Exchange head La Rhea Pepper is confident the organic cotton ‘brand’ won’t suffer any long-term damage in the wake of the recent Organic Trade Association report, which showed that severe drought conditions caused organic cotton production in the US to plunge by 45 per cent in 2011. Brett Mathews reports. Read More

		Ultralight bio-based jacket debuts at ISPO Japanese textile fibre business, Toray, has unveiled a new ultra-lightweight, high performance hydrophobic fabric that is manufactured with up to 60 per cent biomass-based polyamide fibres in a bid to push sustainability further up its textiles agenda. Read More

		Textile Exchange workshop on apparel sustainability Textile Exchange is inviting Ecotextile News readers to a workshop on Textile and Apparel Sustainability in New York on 19 March. The workshop will include responsible processing, ethical manufacturing, product integrity and certification. Read More

		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. Read More

		In the February/March 2013 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW! Pile it high. Sell it cheap: Alternative models to low cost sourcing, Mango CSR report analysis, IPE Director Ma Jun speaks to Ecotextile News, Round-up on recycled synthetic fibres, Holistic approach needed to textile waste water pollution, Brand transparency exposed on social media feature, Should RSLs be restricted? New dilemma for merino wool sector, Organic cotton process in West Africa, Interview: Fast Retailing explain Uniqlo eco-position and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More


		ISPO furore at 'hidden' test results A row has broken out at the ISPO trade show after Greenpeace alleged that three leading outdoor clothing brands, Vaude, The North Face and Schoeffel, deliberately tried to suppress the public disclosure of textile test results by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Read More

		Textiles code of conduct for SMEs The Danish Minister for Business and Growth, Annette Vilhelmsen, is promoting a new code of conduct for sourcing textiles and clothing developed by the Nordic Initiative, Clean and Ethical (NICE), which aims to help SMEs in the fashion sector to create policies on key issues such as the environment, human rights, child labour, animal testing Read More

		Recession hitting green fashion? A newly published study of terms used in Internet search engines suggests that consumers could be turning away from sustainable fashion due to the economic downturn. The research report has found that the usage of popular search engine terms related to sustainable fashion have shown a marked decrease since 2009. Read More

		Jack Wolfskin calls for fluorocarbon bans Jack Wolfskin has called for European legislation to outlaw the use of fluorocarbons and associated hazardous chemicals in water and stain-repellant clothing as it fast-tracks its own plans to use newer, less harmful alternatives. Read More

		G-Star goes from 'greenwasher to detox hero' Denim brand G-Star Raw has committed to eliminate all uses of hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020, and in doing so, becomes the 15th global business to outline plans to banish toxic chemicals from the fashion sector. Read More

		Textile Exchange workshop on apparel sustainability Textile Exchange is inviting Ecotextile News readers to a workshop on Textile and Apparel Sustainability in New York on 19 March. The workshop will include responsible processing, ethical manufacturing, product integrity and certification. Read More

		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. Read More

		In the February/March 2013 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW! Pile it high. Sell it cheap: Alternative models to low cost sourcing, Mango CSR report analysis, IPE Director Ma Jun speaks to Ecotextile News, Round-up on recycled synthetic fibres, Holistic approach needed to textile waste water pollution, Brand transparency exposed on social media feature, Should RSLs be restricted? New dilemma for merino wool sector, Organic cotton process in West Africa, Interview: Fast Retailing explain Uniqlo eco-position and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More


		Planet Textiles teams up with Textile Exchange Messe Frankfurt and Ecotextile News, the joint organisers of the annual Planet Textiles event on sustainability have joined forces with Textile Exchange to present a major two-day Sustainable Textiles Conference in Hong Kong on 4 – 5th October. Read More

		Clariant awarded EU Ecolabel for denim technology Clariant has become one of the first companies to be awarded an EU Ecolabel for denim, in recognition of the sustainability benefits of its Advanced Denim process. Read More

		Two minutes with...Jason Kibbey, Sustainable Apparel Coalition Ecotextile News talks to Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, about the latest developments from the organisation and its priorities for 2012. Read More

		German retailers embark on climate protection scheme Eight leading German retailers and brands have launched a climate protection initiative under the umbrella of the Foreign Trade Association of the German Retail (AVE). Read More

		DyStar joins UN Global Compact Textile dyestuff supplier DyStar has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as part of its strategic initiative to strengthen its commitment towards sustainability in the textile chemicals sector. Re ad More

		RECRUITMENT: Lead Auditor, Bluesign Bluesign is looking for a Lead Auditor to plan, prepare and carry out audits. Locations: Augsburg/Germany or Hongkong/China; fulltime Read More

		Sustainable cotton guide launch draws closer The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, will be available for purchase from January 2012. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 100 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents. Read More

		In the Next issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: Two minutes with ... Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition; Doug Hoschek, co-inventor of Polarfleece. Insight: Concerns on brand joint roadmap to zero discharge; Waterless dyeing and greenwash; Recycled synthetic fibres and labelling; Greening the blues vision for denim; Comment: Victoria's Secret and cotton; Exclusive insight with top executives at Huntsman, Clariant and DyStar; A forecast of the Year Ahead; Interior textiles round-up from Heimtextil; Latest news, insight and analysis. And much more ... Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*


		Roadmap needs a right turn A stakeholder consultation on the proposed roadmap to the zero discharge of toxic chemicals in the supply chains of adidas, C&A, H&M, Li Ning, Nike and Puma has raised some concerns about its current viability, writes John Mowbray. Read More

		Analysis: Goodbye to the curse of dual certification? The February 15th news that the EU and US have agreed to allow the sale of organic products certified under each other's specific organic standards in both markets has been greeted with a certain amount of triumphalism, as “supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale”. Read More

		JOCA ends certification standard, unites with GOTS The Japanese Organic Cotton Association has abolished its document verifying certification system and the use of the two quality labels ‘pure’ and ‘blended’. Read More

		New textile standard for laundries ASTM International has announced a consultation period for a proposed new textile standard that will identify and define sustainable best management practices that are used in commercial laundry facilities to reduce their impact on the environment. Read More

		Mozambique joins Cotton made in Africa The Aid by Trade Foundation’s Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative is expanding in Southeast Africa with the addition of Mozambique to the five existing partnership countries. Read More

		RECRUITMENT: Lead Auditor, Bluesign Bluesign is looking for a Lead Auditor to plan, prepare and carry out audits. Locations: Augsburg/Germany or Hongkong/China; fulltime Read More

		Sustainable cotton guide launch draws closer The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, will be available for purchase from January 2012. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 100 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents. Read More

		In the Next issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: Two minutes with ... Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition; Doug Hoschek, co-inventor of Polarfleece. Insight: Concerns on brand joint roadmap to zero discharge; Waterless dyeing and greenwash; Recycled synthetic fibres and labelling; Greening the blues vision for denim; Comment: Victoria's Secret and cotton; Exclusive insight with top executives at Huntsman, Clariant and DyStar; A forecast of the Year Ahead; Interior textiles round-up from Heimtextil; Latest news, insight and analysis. And much more ... Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*


		Nanosilver textile debate rages on As part of the current legal wrangle between the U.S. EPA and the Natural Resources Defense Council over nanosilver in textiles, HeiQ has defended the environmental credentials of its anti-microbial technology that has been flagged up by the NRDC. Read More

		FESPA reinforces sustainability pledge The organisers of FESPA say that the exhibition’s commitment to supporting the global print community in becoming more sustainable will continue at FESPA Digital 2012 in Barcelona from February 21-24, 2012. Read More

		New reactive dyes save on salt and water A new range of high fixation reactive textile dyes from Bezema that produce rich, dark shades on cotton have been introduced as a new cost-effective, environmental alternative to standard reactive dyes. Read More

		Speedo and Puma to attend 'Future Factory' Speakers from Puma and Speedo International will feature at a one-day ‘Sustainability Means Business’ event hosted by The Future Factory at Nottingham Trent University next month. Read More

		Sri Lanka factory achieves carbon neutral first An apparel factory in Sri Lanka has become the first in Asia to be awarded Carbon Neutral factory certification. Read More

		RECRUITMENT: Lead Auditor, Bluesign Bluesign is looking for a Lead Auditor to plan, prepare and carry out audits. Locations: Augsburg/Germany or Hongkong/China; fulltime Read More

		Sustainable cotton guide launch draws closer The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, will be available for purchase from January 2012. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 100 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents. Read More

		In the Next issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: Two minutes with ... Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition; Doug Hoschek, co-inventor of Polarfleece. Insight: Concerns on brand joint roadmap to zero discharge; Waterless dyeing and greenwash; Recycled synthetic fibres and labelling; Greening the blues vision for denim; Comment: Victoria's Secret and cotton; Exclusive insight with top executives at Huntsman, Clariant and DyStar; A forecast of the Year Ahead; Interior textiles round-up from Heimtextil; Latest news, insight and analysis. And much more ... 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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New bid to reduce impacts in eight countries

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Loop Industries to build first European plant

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OECD backs extended producer responsibility

PARIS - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a…

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Fashion Leap for Climate signs up new members

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