Beijing launches Cotton China label
The China Cotton Association has launched a new ‘Cotton China’ promotional campaign which aims to improve both the quality and environmental profile of China’s cotton sector.

H&M ramps up sustainable offering
Swedish retail giant H&M has launched a new fashion collection made from range of organic and sustainable materials including organic cotton, Tencel and recycled polyester.

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Cintas launches recycled apparel line
US work wear giant Cintas Corporation has introduced a new line of moisture-wicking scrub apparel for healthcare professionals made from recycled plastic bottles – a first for the medical sector.
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BCI targets new cotton regions
The Better Cotton Initiative is looking to expand into growing regions such as China, Turkey and even the USA as it seeks out more capacity to fulfill its goal of sustainable cotton being traded on the global commodities market.

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US organic cotton planting highest since 2000
US growers increased plantings of organic cotton acreage by 12% in 2010 compared to the precious year, according to a new report.

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Planet Textiles to debut in Shanghai
Some of the world's largest clothing brands will hook up with some of the world's largest apparel companies when the Planet Textiles event on sustainability takes place next year on 19th October 2011 in Shanghai, China.

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February 2011 issue: Interview: Two minutes with Mark Held, Secretary General, European Outdoor Group; IEA outlines BCI growth: Turkey, China and USA mooted; Recycled Polyester new advances; Special wool report; Nike indexing tool: a road test; Texworld USA report...and all the latest news and analysis.

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Warning on rogue certificates
Organic Exchange has been forced to issue a further warning after a fraudulent certification organisation, which it led an investigation into last year, recently resurfaced.

Recycled shirts to star at soccer World Cup
At this year’s World Cup in South Africa, national teams wearing Nike will be sporting polyester football shirts made from recycled plastic bottles rescued from Japanese and Taiwanese landfill sites.

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Magna inks Sports Relief deal
Magna Colours Ltd has supplied its water-based, PVC and phthalate-free printing inks for use on t-shirts for a major UK-based charity event.

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Fashion label takes anti-crime stance
Buyers from leading retailers and design houses such as Carrefour, Givenchy and Stefanel had a choice of 98 manufacturers offering environmentally friendly fabrics at the recent Texworld Exhibition in Paris.

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Ecotextile Labelling Guide 2010
Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, will publish a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in March 2010.

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