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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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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Special Advisor –Textiles. Oxfordshire, England. Salary – up to £60k 

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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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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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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EOG confirms 2014 Summit details

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Venture targets cleaner textile chemicals

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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 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.

Subscribe here today