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Ecotextile News e-bulletin Wednesday 21 January 2015
Detox
H&M
H&M cuts cotton ties with Omo Valley

H&M has become the second major retail brand to tell Ecotextile News that it will not be using any cotton in its clothing which has been sourced from the Omo Valley in Ethiopia. 

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RadiciRadici publishes EPD for nylon range

RadiciGroup company Radici Fil SpA has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its range of nylon 6.6 and nylon 6 BCF (bulked continuous filament) yarns, which are supplied to the contract flooring, residential, automotive and upholstery sectors.

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EthiopiaAyka to shelve Ethiopian cotton project

Ecotextile News understands that Ayka Investment, the Turkish business heavily involved in the Ethiopian textile industry, is in the process of withdrawing its investment in cotton production in the Lower Omo Valley on the advice of its German customer Tchibo which has raised concerns about cotton projects in the area.

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HeimtextilOeko-Tex certified textile print technology

Oeko-Tex certified textile print technology from Epson proved popular at home textiles trade fair Heimtextil last week.

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EUEU proposes supply chain initiative

 The European Commission will meet stakeholders from the global apparel industry next week to explore the idea of launching a 'flagship' initiative on responsible management of the supply chain in the garment sector.

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CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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MAHARAM - TEXTILE ENGINEER - NEW YORK, USA

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EU REPRESENTATIVE (BRANDS) - EUROPE

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STANDARDS & LEARNING MANAGER, GLOBAL TEAM - SWITZERLAND

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KAPPAHLKappAhl expands textile recycling initiatives

Nordic fashion retailer KappAhl has announced its recycling clothing collection initiative, established last year, is now available in all its Swedish stores.

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Planet TextilesH&M joins Planet Textiles speakers

Julia Bakutis, sustainability relations manager, H&M, has been confirmed as the latest speaker for sustainable textiles event Planet Textiles. 

 Julia will join Sean Cady, VP global responsible sourcing, VF Corporation, Ma Jun/Jing Jing, Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, China, Nick Smith, global head textiles, Bayer MaterialScience, and other industry leaders.

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Ecotextile NewsLATEST ISSUE:
 Ecotextile News Dec/Jan 2015

Land grabs for cotton in Ethiopia, Textile Exchange sustainability conference report, Impact Economy Q&A, Extended producer responsibility for the apparel industry, Sustainability insight from Puma, New bio-based textile fibres technology, Pamela Ravasio discusses NGO activism versus progress, Sustainable Sourcing Map update, Vietnam gears up for growth, Environmental 'cost'of making a cotton t-shirt: US$3.75,Made-By ups ambitions with new tool, The Bigger Picture – EU requirements for apparel,and all the latest news, insight, analysis. 

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Ecotextile News e-bulletin Wednesday 14 January 2015
Detox
Uniqlo
Uniqlo responds to Chinese factory exposé

Multi-national Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has been forced to publicly respond to an undercover exposé which revealed serious labour compliance concerns at two of its Chinese supplier factories.

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Plastic bottlesRecycled polyester market eyes buoyant 2015

Demand for high grade recycled polyester is outstripping supply thanks to growing use by brands as diverse as H&M, Stella McCartney and adidas which are using the product in an increasingly diverse range of applications.

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Better CottonBCI becomes Bremen Cotton member

The Bremen Cotton Exchange has entered a partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative in a bid to “continuously improve the sustainability and quality” of the cotton produced through both programmes.

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HeimtextilWellman launches eco range at Heimtexil

Europe's largest PET recycler, Irish company Wellman International, has announced the launch of a new 'eco-fine' fibre range, produced from European post-consumer recycled feedstock which will be on display at Heimtextil 2015 Exhibition in Frankfurt which starts today.

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EULatest REACH impacts on textile industry

 The European Commission has decided to re-evaluate the REACH status of a chemical used in the production of elastane textile fibres with the possibility that instead of being put on a list where the authorisation of its use is required – it could be placed on list which potentially bans its use in Europe altogether.

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CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Careers in Textiles

GOTS - EU REPRESENTATIVE (BRANDS) - EUROPE

BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE - 
STANDARDS & LEARNING MANAGER, GLOBAL TEAM - SWITZERLAND

TIMBERLAND - MATERIALS SPECIALIST - UK

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Careers in Textiles.

Textile dyeing complexGiant Ningbo textile dyeing complex shuts

Tough new environmental legislation in China which came in to force on 1st January looks like it could be the reason behind the closure of a huge textile bleaching and dyeing complex in the seaport city of Ningbo in the northeast of Zhejiang province.

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Planet TextilesH&M joins Planet Textiles speakers

Julia Bakutis, sustainability relations manager, H&M, has been confirmed as the latest speaker for sustainable textiles event Planet Textiles. 

 Julia will join Sean Cady, VP global responsible sourcing, VF Corporation, Ma Jun/Jing Jing, Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, China, Nick Smith, global head textiles, Bayer MaterialScience, and other industry leaders.

Get your ticket today.

Ecotextile NewsLATEST ISSUE:
 Ecotextile News Dec/Jan 2015

Land grabs for cotton in Ethiopia, Textile Exchange sustainability conference report, Impact Economy Q&A, Extended producer responsibility for the apparel industry, Sustainability insight from Puma, New bio-based textile fibres technology, Pamela Ravasio discusses NGO activism versus progress, Sustainable Sourcing Map update, Vietnam gears up for growth, Environmental 'cost'of making a cotton t-shirt: US$3.75,Made-By ups ambitions with new tool, The Bigger Picture – EU requirements for apparel,and all the latest news, insight, analysis. 

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Ecotextile News e-bulletin Wednesday 7 January 2015
Detox
Beijing
China backs NGOs against polluters

There is further evidence this week that the tide is turning against polluting businesses in China with news that China's Supreme People's Court has announced a new judgement ruling which will make it easier for NGOs to sue polluters.

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MapBrands look to consolidate supply chains

The consolidation of supply chains appears to be a key theme in the global apparel industry as we enter 2015, with leading multi-national brands increasingly looking to work more closely with carefully selected suppliers which adhere to exacting sustainability standards – that's the conclusion of an investigation by Ecotextile News in which several global apparel brands outlined their sourcing strategies.

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China factoryChina’s new environmental law: Powerful instrument or paper tiger?

Described as part of China’s “war on pollution“ by President Xi Jinping, the revised Environmental Protection Law, implemented 1 January, means that factories now face daily fines for pollution violations.

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EUEU considers new GPP textile criteria

The European Commission has kicked off a consultation process for the potential revision of its Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria for textiles.

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Waste treatment plants overloaded warns IPE

Centralised waste treatment facilities that treat textile printing and dyeing wastewater in China are severely overloaded in a situation which is leading to the "centralised discharge of pollution to the environment," according to a new report from the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs.

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CAREERS IN TEXTILES - NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Careers in Textiles

GOTS - EU REPRESENTATIVE (BRANDS) - EUROPE

BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE - 
STANDARDS & LEARNING MANAGER, GLOBAL TEAM - SWITZERLAND

TIMBERLAND - MATERIALS SPECIALIST - UK

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Careers in Textiles.

CambodiaILO presses brands to absorb wage hikes

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called on apparel brands which source from Cambodia to absorb some of the cost of implementing the new minimum wage which has recently been set at US$ 128 per month.

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Planet TextilesSponsorship opportunities for Planet Textiles

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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.

Ecotextile NewsLATEST ISSUE:
 Ecotextile News Dec/Jan 2015

Land grabs for cotton in Ethiopia, Textile Exchange sustainability conference report, Impact Economy Q&A, Extended producer responsibility for the apparel industry, Sustainability insight from Puma, New bio-based textile fibres technology, Pamela Ravasio discusses NGO activism versus progress, Sustainable Sourcing Map update, Vietnam gears up for growth, Environmental 'cost'of making a cotton t-shirt: US$3.75,Made-By ups ambitions with new tool, The Bigger Picture – EU requirements for apparel,and all the latest news, insight, analysis. 

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Sugar cane

 

Toray plans bio-based polymer transition

Japanese textile giant Toray has said it plans to transition all of its polyester fibre production to ‘plant-based’ polyester where at least 30 per cent of the biopolymer is derived from waste molasses – a by-product of the sugar industry that is normally disposed of.

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Greenpeace  

Burberry lbw* b Greenpeace

After reporting earlier this week that Burberry had ‘dead-batted’ accusations from Greenpeace about toxic chemicals found in its children’s clothing, Ecotextile News can now report that the luxury brand has committed to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 1 January 2020. 

*Leg before wicket

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Careers in Textiles  

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Textile expert required to contribute to a leading organisation focusing on minimising resource use and waste prevention. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver strategic approaches to reduce resource use and associated impacts across the textiles life-cycle.

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ITMA 2015  

Recycled textiles for ITMA 2015

 ITMA 2015 will increase its focus on recycled fibres and yarns, a move said to be motivated by a growing commitment in the clothing and textiles industry to increasingly invest in environmentally friendly and sustainable production methods.

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Cotton

 

NGOs launch forum on sustainable cotton

The WWF and German humanitarian NGO, Welthungerhilfe, used Berlin Fashion Week to launch a new forum on sustainable cotton, key goals of which are providing information about the use of sustainable cotton and looking at possibilities to increase transparency in the textile supply chain.

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Rolf Schmid

 

EOG confirms 2014 Summit details

Rolf Schmid, CEO of Mammut Sports Group, has been elected as new president of the European Outdoor Group. 

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ETLG 2014  

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.

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ETN Feb Mar cover
 

In the February/March 2014 magazine issue - COMING SOON!

Brands collaborate on endangered forests campaign, Higg Index 2.0, Ecotextile News speaks to Jason Kibbey, SAC executive director, Bangladesh: untapped investment opportunity? ZDHC releases chemical framework,Textile industry natural capital initiative, New organic cotton accelerator, Antimicrobial coatings discussion: sale, production and use, Two Minutes with: Hans U. Kohn, COO, Schoeller Technologies, Circular economy, the shift from linear business models moves forward, Dressed to kill, what can Vikings teach us about textiles? Call for China waste water management change, The Bigger Picture - China textile waste photo story, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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Survey fiasco highlights perils of ‘ranking’ brands

A survey by Scandinavian NGO Grønn Hverdag (Green Living), which attempted to ‘rank’ the green credentials of leading Norwegian, Swedish and Danish clothing brands, has been abandoned after its methodology was slammed by many of its subjects – including H&M, Lindex and Gina Tricot.

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GECA logo  

New Australian textile standard

Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has confirmed that it has been working on a new textiles standard, the draft version of which is currently open for public discussion.

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Denim  

H&M closes loop with recycled denim

Next month H&M will launch five new denim pieces made from recycled textile fibres collected from its ‘Garment Collecting Initiative’, which encourages customers to return unwanted clothing to H&M stores. The retailer says its long-term goal is to find a solution for reusing and recycling all textile fibres for new use.

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Ethical Fashion Show Berlin  

Upcycling triumphs at ethical fashion show

A wealth of upcycled materials and recycled textiles were showcased at this month’s Ethical Fashion Show Berlin, with organisers reporting the greatest number of exhibitors and visitors than ever before.

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USagain

 

Calls for better clothing recycling rates

Leading clothing recycle business, USAgain, has announced that it collected 55 million pounds of textiles last year and has called on more consumers to recycle their clothing to address a situation which presently sees Americans recycling just 15 per cent of their clothing. 

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Chemicals

 

Venture targets cleaner textile chemicals

Two leading chemical information platforms have joined forces to generate hazard and risk profiles for the ingredients used in textile chemicals without revealing any confidential data. 

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ETLG 2014  

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


ETN Feb Mar cover
 

In the February/March 2014 magazine issue - COMING SOON!

Brands collaborate on endangered forests campaign, Higg Index 2.0, Ecotextile News speaks to Jason Kibbey, SAC executive director, Bangladesh: untapped investment opportunity? ZDHC releases chemical framework,Textile industry natural capital initiative, New organic cotton accelerator, Antimicrobial coatings discussion: sale, production and use, Two Minutes with: Hans U. Kohn, COO, Schoeller Technologies, Circular economy, the shift from linear business models moves forward, Dressed to kill, what can Vikings teach us about textiles? Call for China waste water management change, The Bigger Picture - China textile waste photo story, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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