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AbTF optimistic for new standard in India

AbTF optimistic for new standard in India

HAMBURG - The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has revealed that it expects that the first Indian cotton certified to its new Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS) will soon be on the market. The nonprofit, which also runs the Cotton Made in Africa (CMiA) programme, ...

Myanmar garment workers 'under siege' - report

Myanmar garment workers 'under siege' - report

YANGON - Myanmar's garment workers are under siege from the combined impacts of economic hardship and forced military conscription, according to a report from the Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre (SRIc). The hybrid think tank and consultancy firm says ...

Walmart to miss interim climate targets

Walmart to miss interim climate targets

ARKANSAS - US retail giant Wal-Mart has confirmed it is likely to miss its previously announced 2025 and 2030 interim climate targets. Writing in its latest ESG update, Walmart said that while it was continuing to work towards its “aspirational goal” of zero emissions ...

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 27 January 2016

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Covestro Insquin

Ecoalf

Fabric line planned from deep sea plastic waste

A Spanish sustainable apparel business is set to begin spinning yarn from polymers derived from plastic bottles which have been collected alongside the catch of almost 200 Spanish fishing boats in the Mediterranean Sea.

DWR plasma finish wins ISPO award

Europlasma has been presented with the 'Golden ISPO Award 2016: Best Performance Footwear Component' award at ISPO sports and outdoor wear exhibition, for its new range of low pressure plasma-applied finishes for durable water and oil repellant high-end functional textiles.Tommy Lee reports from Germany.

Outdoor brands implicated in Greenpeace report

Greenpeace has published a new report in which it claims to have found hazardous PFCs (poly-fluorinated chemicals) in outdoor products, including clothing, shoes, tents, backpacks and sleeping bags from brands such as The North Face, Patagonia, Mammut and Columbia Sportswear.

Walmart awards textile innovation grants

Five research and academic institutions have been awarded grants totalling US$2.84 million to fund work focused on innovations in textile manufacturing.

Unions criticise Bangladesh over EU pact

Three global unions have launched a stinging report which claims the Government of Bangladesh is failing to comply with a pact made with the European Union following the Rana Plaza disaster.

CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB VACANCY

GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD - EU Representative - Brands

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria.
The organisation are looking for an EU representative to promote GOTS to brands and retailers through a relationship-based approach.

Textile industry companies and recruiters can also search Careers in Textiles for their latest talent. Make sure you're found. Upload your CV today.

German study raises PFAS concerns

A new study has found concerning levels of perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyls - collectively known as PFASs - in ski waxes, leather and outdoor textile samples.

Deal to boost organic fibre in North America

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and Textile Exchange (TE) have agreed to work together in a bid to strengthen the North American organic textile industry's public policy influence and public relations efforts.

NEW ISSUE: Ecotextile News Feb/Mar 2016

Two minutes with... Charles Dickinson, environmental sustainability controller, ethical trade, Primark, Is biodegradability just a load of rubbish? Phil Patterson casts his eye over claims of biodegradability in textiles, While the textile sector may talk a good game on environmental issues, industry leaders are still not yet ready to make the profound changes required to bring about a truly sustainable industry, argues Pamela Ravasio, ZDHC seeks unified wastewater guidelines, Oxfam highlights poor worker conditions in Myanmar, Study measures atmospheric micro-plastic textile waste, EU extends CMR consultation deadline, Texworld acknowledges sustainability focus, Upcycling on-trend at Berlin eco-show, New online Textile Standards & Legislation tool, Re-shoring for UK cotton spinning, Garment factories operate "in the shadows", Innovation drives outdoor sector growth, Can the sourcing of wool by international apparel brands ever be truly ethical? Patagonia opposes TPP deal, Polygenta makes rPET breakthrough, Cotton Horizons: humans are perhaps clever enough to work out how to better manage our resources. Or are we? asks Simon Ferrigno, and all the latest news, insight, and analysis.

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Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 20 January 2016

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Covestro Insquin

Chemical drop

Greenpeace to launch new PFC report

Greenpeace is launching a new report on the existence of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in sports and outdoor wear at the upcoming ISPO trade show in Munich. Exhibiting at ISPO for the first time, this will be the NGO's third report on outdoor apparel – detailing the environmental fate of PFCs used in high performance clothing as well as outdoor equipment such as tents, sleeping bags and backpacks.

Tests find hazardous chemicals in kids fur clothing

Dutch animal rights organisation, Bont voor Dieren, claims to have found unsafe levels of potentially carcinogenic chemicals in fur-trimmed children's clothing sold by several brands, including Canada Goose, Nickelson, Airforce and Woolrich.

IKEA suggests we have reached 'peak furnishings'

IKEA's head of sustainability has told a business audience the appetite of western consumers for home furnishings has peaked. Steve Howard told delegates Ikea would look to build a circular business model where products are instead repaired or recycled.

H&M claims 100 per cent responsible down

Swedish retailer H&M has claimed to have achieved its goal of sourcing 100 per cent of its down from certified Responsible Down Standard (RDS) farms.

Researchers measure atmospheric micro-plastic textile waste

New research has for the first time measured the scale of micro-plastic textile waste stemming from the atmosphere.

CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB VACANCY

GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD - EU Representative - Brands

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria.
The organisation are looking for an EU representative to promote GOTS to brands and retailers through a relationship-based approach.

Textile industry companies and recruiters can also search Careers in Textiles for their latest talent. Make sure you're found. Upload your CV today.

Berghaus to use Nikwax Hydrophobic Down

UK outdoor brand Berghaus has announced it will use Nikwax Hydrophobic Down in its winter 2016 range.

BGMEA slams report on garment sector

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has dismissed a report by Transparency International Bangladesh which said that the country's ready-made garment industry is riddled with corruption and irregularities.

LATEST ISSUE: Ecotextile News Dec/Jan 2016

Planet Textiles 2016 teams up with SAC, Proposals by the European Commission to potentially ban a list of nearly 300 chemicals could have profound implications for the textile industry, argues Phil Patterson, New DWR research unveiled, Brands fall foul in China rankings, Greenpeace hints at strategy change, Further progress on closing the loop, Recycled polyester focus in Taiwan, Did Patagonia make right call on Ovis 21? Apparel industry bids to harmonise worker standards, Sustainable Apparel Coalition's Jason Kibbey on avoiding the compliance trap, Two minutes with... Stacy Flynn, CEO, Evrnu, Cotton Horizons - a regular feature on cotton and sustainability from cotton expert Simon Ferrigno, and all the latest news, insight, and analysis.

READ A PREVIOUS ISSUE OF ECOTEXTILE NEWS OR SUBSCRIBE HERE TODAY.

The Ecotextile News 2016 media kit is now available. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 13 January 2016

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Covestro Insquin

Textile Standards and Legislation

New online Textile Standards & Legislation tool

MCL Global, the publisher of Ecotextile News, and the European Outdoor Group have launched unique, easy-to-use on-line resource that details over 70 textile sustainability labels, regulation and standards, in a bid to cut through the confusion surrounding environmental and social compliance in the global textile industry.

Gore publishes DWR research findings

Technical fabric brand W. L. Gore has presented new research findings which suggest that non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) treatments do not necessarily offer a better environmental option than current fluorocarbon based DWR treatments.

North Face hits Responsible Down milestone

The US outdoor brand The North Face has announced its Fall 2016 line will include more than 500 down product styles that feature certified responsible down through the Responsible Down Standard.

PETA: ethical wool is a myth

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has responded to an Ecotextile News feature on wool sourcing by suggesting the concept of 'ethical wool' is a myth.

Invitation to purchase assets

The Bowra Group is seeking offers to purchase the assets of Crailar or to make an investment in the company to allow it to achieve profitable production as an alternative to a sale of assets.

Assets for sale include:

* Intellectual property consisting of patents, trademarks, and proprietary knowledge

* Inventory of fibre products and equipment for production of fibre products located in South Carolina, USA

* Fibre supply agreements

CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB VACANCIES

GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD - EU Representative - Brands

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria.
The organisation are looking for an EU representative to promote GOTS to brands and retailers through a relationship-based approach.

NEXT - Assistant Textile Chemical and Restricted Substance Co-ordinator

Working in the Product Legislation Team you'll help to ensure Next are complying with all UK, European and global legislation relating to chemicals and restricted substances.

BOLT THREADS - Lead Scientist/Engineer - Fibre Spinning

Bolt Threads is looking for a hands-on scientist or engineer to play a key role on a multidisciplinary team leading process development, optimisation, and scale-up of its novel silk fibre spinning processes to manufacture novel silk protein fibres for the textiles and consumer apparel industry.

Textile industry companies and recruiters can also search Careers in Textiles for their latest talent. Make sure you're found. Upload your CV today.

Textile Exchange updates content standards

Textile Exchange has released versions 2.0 of its Content Claim Standard and Organic Content Standard following a review by a working group led by Textile Exchange's Lee Tyler and comprising certification bodies, brands and supply chain members.

Primark and DFID sign worker partnership

UK fast fashion retailer Primark has announced a new partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID) to improve working conditions for garment workers in developing markets such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burma, Ethiopia and India.

LATEST ISSUE: Ecotextile News Dec/Jan 2016

Planet Textiles 2016 teams up with SAC, Proposals by the European Commission to potentially ban a list of nearly 300 chemicals could have profound implications for the textile industry, argues Phil Patterson, New DWR research unveiled, Brands fall foul in China rankings, Greenpeace hints at strategy change, Further progress on closing the loop, Recycled polyester focus in Taiwan, Did Patagonia make right call on Ovis 21? Apparel industry bids to harmonise worker standards, Sustainable Apparel Coalition's Jason Kibbey on avoiding the compliance trap, Two minutes with... Stacy Flynn, CEO, Evrnu, Cotton Horizons - a regular feature on cotton and sustainability from cotton expert Simon Ferrigno, and all the latest news, insight, and analysis.

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The Ecotextile News 2016 media kit is now available. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 6 January 2016

Toxic waste

India targets textile polluters

The challenge faced by Indian authorities in seeking to clean up its polluting textile industry have been brought into sharp focus with news that the country's Textile Ministry has written to India's Environment Ministry suggesting proposed new liquid discharge standards for textile units are too stringent and will lead to mill closures.

EU extends CMR consultation deadline

Following requests from the textile industry and apparel brands and retailers, we understand the European Commission has decided to extend the deadline for public consultation on the possible restriction of nearly 300 substances that are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR).

China textile factories close for EU visitors

The Chinese government's battle to curb pollution from its textile industry took on a new twist recently when production at 300 textile, printing and dyeing factories was limited or suspended as Suzhou, a city in the Jiangsu province, hosted a high profile sustainability event for delegates from Europe.

Kaufland signs up to 'Detox' commitments

Greenpeace is looking to sign up more multi-channel retailers such as current signatories Aldi, Tchibo and Lidl to its campaign to rid potentially hazardous textile chemicals from their supply chains by 2020 and it recently persuaded German supermarket chain Kaufland – with 1200 stores in Germany and Eastern Europe – to sign up to its Detox commitments.

Invitation to purchase assets

The Bowra Group is seeking offers to purchase the assets of Crailar or to make an investment in the company to allow it to achieve profitable production as an alternative to a sale of assets.

Assets for sale include:

* Intellectual property consisting of patents, trademarks, and proprietary knowledge

* Inventory of fibre products and equipment for production of fibre products located in South Carolina, USA

* Fibre supply agreements

CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB VACANCIES

NEXT - Assistant Textile Chemical and Restricted Substance Co-ordinator

Working in the Product Legislation Team you'll help to ensure Next are complying with all UK, European and global legislation relating to chemicals and restricted substances.

BOLT THREADS - Lead Scientist/Engineer - Fibre Spinning

Bolt Threads is looking for a hands-on scientist or engineer to play a key role on a multidisciplinary team leading process development, optimisation, and scale-up of its novel silk fibre spinning processes to manufacture novel silk protein fibres for the textiles and consumer apparel industry.

Textile industry companies and recruiters can also search Careers in Textiles for their latest talent. Make sure you're found. Upload your CV today.

Special offers on textile industry research

Multi-buy discounts are now available on MCL Global's sustainable textiles industry research insights, including Detox Deconstructed, Closing The Loop, and Sustainable Sourcing Map.

All packages also include a FREE one-year subscription (worth £199) to Textile Evolution (T.EVO), a new bi-monthly printed magazine to be launched in 2016, covering the global technical textiles and high performance apparel markets.

Supply chains key to cutting carbon emissions

Apparel brands need to start focusing on their supply chains rather than their corporate offices and retail spaces in order to cut carbon emissions according to Linda Greer, director with the US-based National Resource Defence Council (NRDC).

LATEST ISSUE: Ecotextile News Dec/Jan 2016

Planet Textiles 2016 teams up with SAC, Proposals by the European Commission to potentially ban a list of nearly 300 chemicals could have profound implications for the textile industry, argues Phil Patterson, New DWR research unveiled, Brands fall foul in China rankings, Greenpeace hints at strategy change, Further progress on closing the loop, Recycled polyester focus in Taiwan, Did Patagonia make right call on Ovis 21? Apparel industry bids to harmonise worker standards, Sustainable Apparel Coalition's Jason Kibbey on avoiding the compliance trap, Two minutes with... Stacy Flynn, CEO, Evrnu, Cotton Horizons - a regular feature on cotton and sustainability from cotton expert Simon Ferrigno, and all the latest news, insight, and analysis.

READ A PREVIOUS ISSUE OF ECOTEXTILE NEWS OR SUBSCRIBE HERE TODAY.

The Ecotextile News 2016 media kit is now available. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 28 January 2015

Detox

Oeko-Tex

Textile certification updates for Oeko-Tex

Textile research and testing association Oeko-Tex has updated its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 test criteria, including tightened limit values for NPEO and OPEO, more stringent PFOA specifications, and further clarity on flame-retardant products. The new regulations will come into force on 1 April 2015.

Tesco shares sustainability updates

UK supermarket giant Tesco has shared new updates on its sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives, including progress in the Bangladesh garment industry and deforestation goals.

The North Face partners with Unifi

Outdoor apparel retailer The North Face will use Unifi’s recycled polyester brand Repreve, in its ‘Denali’ line of fleece jackets.

M&S to present at circular economy event

UK retailer Marks & Spencer will share its efforts to incorporate circular economy (CE) strategies into its business at leading circular economy trade show, Resource 2015 in March.

Economist urges restrictions on textile projects

A leading economist has urged Vietnam's authorities to consider restricting the number of textile projects due to environmental concerns.

CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Positive predictions for technical textiles shows

Technical textiles and textile processing events, Techtextil and Texproccess, are reporting an increased number of registered exhibitors ahead of the shows which take place in May, now held for an additional day.

Sponsorship opportunities for Planet Textiles

Position your brand alongside some of the leading industry figures and key executives involved in the global sustainable textile sector by sponsoring Planet Textiles.

Sponsorship packages include pre-show and on-site branding, as well as lead generation opportunities. We can build a package that suits your needs to help you deliver your vision, values and strategy on sustainability to our unique audience of key textile industry decision makers.

NEW ISSUE:
Ecotextile News Feb/Mar 2015

VF Corporation's new Chem-IQ programme, Brands cut ties with Ethiopia project, Heimtextil round-up, ILO presses brands to absorb wage hikes, Two minutes with Bill; Anderson, head of social and environmental affairs, Asia Pacific region, adidas Group, Chemical substitutes: the unpalatable truth, EU considers new GPP textile criteria, CSR needs board buy-in to succeed, Is apparel sourcing all about low cost? Potential REACH impacts considered, Cotton Horizons - a new regular feature on cotton and sustainability, and all the latest news, insight, and analysis.

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