January

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

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

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 ...


		Major backing for textile factory turnaround model Tau Investment Management, a US–based private investment firm which is looking to drive capital into textile factories in the likes of Bangladesh to sort out their social, environmental and efficiency issues, has announced the investment backing of two new partners – Alexander Soros and The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) Read more

		Greenpeace report spotlights kids' clothing The huge challenges faced by clothing brands in eliminating toxic chemicals from their supply chain are highlighted by the latest Greenpeace report which found that 50 of the 82 children’s clothing products they analysed –from 12 leading clothing brands – contained Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). Levels ranged from just above 1 mg/kg (the limit of detection) up to 17,000 mg/kg. Read more

		First certificate for new textile standard This month will see the first certificate issued under Control Union’s Sustainable Fibre Program (SFB), a new sustainable textiles standard which almost 25,000 farmers are now working towards across 11 projects in India. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER Leading European retailer C&A wishes to recruit an Environmental Manager for their growing sustainability team. The Environmental Manager will report to the Head of Sustainable Business Development and lead the development of a range of policies to demonstrate their commitment to reduce environmental impact. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		Thermore recycled insulation for ISPO Thermal insulation manufacturer Thermore will present a new version of its Aria filling - billed as an alternative to real down feathers - which now includes a blend of 50 per cent recycled polyester fibres, at this month’s outdoor apparel trade show ISPO. Read more

		Gore rids supply chain of PFOA Technical outdoor fabric brand Gore says it has completed a project to remove the potential for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in its full range of functional textiles and membranes throughout its supply chain. PFOA is a potentially hazardous substance associated with the production of certain types of fluorine-based stain and water repellant textile finishes. Read more

		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 December/January 2014 magazine issue Sustainability knocks on China’s door; a round-up of Planet Textiles 2013; Bamboo lyocell – what’s the story? BCI cotton update – latest facts, figures, challenges; US and Australian cotton – is it just protectionism? Textile Exchange report,Istanbul; DWR progress: zip or zipped up? Two Minutes with: Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma; Recycled polyester testing: who’s telling the truth? Portuguese knitwear producer ATB: energy and water case study; Business case grows for circular economy; Dyestuff prices – who foots the bill? Textile effluent: the clear picture; Public pressure pushes China policy change; and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today


		Partnership pushes US cotton’s sustainable credentials A new partnership has been launched by Maker's Row and Cotton Incorporated which aims to educate brands on the cotton production process in the US and highlight the sustainability efforts of US cotton producers. Read more

		Natural capital = right to pollute? A leading poverty campaigner has claimed that attempts by the textile industry to place a value on ‘natural capital’ will simply lead to companies paying extra for the ‘right to pollute’. Read more

		Standards routinely flouted in China Existing textile standards in China can’t protect the aquatic environment from effluent released by the textiles sector in areas such as Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangdong and Fujian where the dyeing and finishing industry is largely concentrated, according to a newly released report. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER Leading European retailer C&A wishes to recruit an Environmental Manager for their growing sustainability team. The Environmental Manager will report to the Head of Sustainable Business Development and lead the development of a range of policies to demonstrate their commitment to reduce environmental impact. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		ZDHC issues new textile chemical framework The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group has revealed a new framework for prioritising the phase out of hazardous chemical substances used in the textile, apparel and footwear supply chain. Read more

		Net closes on stonewalling brands Clothing brands faced with serious questions about environmental compliance in their textile supply chains are resorting to stonewalling - failing to respond to questions - tactics according to an investigation by China’s Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs. Read more

		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 December/January 2014 magazine issue Sustainability knocks on China’s door; a round-up of Planet Textiles 2013; Bamboo lyocell – what’s the story? BCI cotton update – latest facts, figures, challenges; US and Australian cotton – is it just protectionism? Textile Exchange report,Istanbul; DWR progress: zip or zipped up? Two Minutes with: Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma; Recycled polyester testing: who’s telling the truth? Portuguese knitwear producer ATB: energy and water case study; Business case grows for circular economy; Dyestuff prices – who foots the bill? Textile effluent: the clear picture; Public pressure pushes China policy change; and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today


		Viscose polymers found in UK fish One-third of fish caught off the south-west coast of England were found to have traces of viscose textile fibre, as well as nylon, and polyester fibre and plastics from polyester bottles and synthetic polymers found in sanitary items, according to a new study conducted by scientists from Plymouth University. Read More

		DEFRA and WRAP win sustainability award The Sweden-based Sustainable Fashion Academy (SFA) has jointly honoured The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) at its inaugural ‘Global Leadership Award’ for their work on sustainability in the clothing sector. Read More

		Walmart suppliers face 'zero tolerance' Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has written to its global suppliers to inform them they will be dropped immediately if they subcontract work to factories that haven’t been authorised to supply the giant US discounter. The move comes after a deadly fire at a textile mill in Bangladesh, which supplied clothing to Walmart, but wasn’t authorised to do so. Read More

		Fairwear launches sourcing tool Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) has launched a new online tool to help corporate procurement officers, as well as for retailers and wholesalers to find textiles and clothing that is made in a socially responsible way. Read More

		H&M and WWF tackle water resources H&M has teamed up with WWF to implement a new sustainable water strategy in a bid to improve the management of water stressed river basins in the Yangtze in China and Brahmaputra in Bangladesh – key production hubs for the fashion retailer. Read More

		YKK becomes bluesign partner Prior to the ISPO sportswear event in Munich next week, the world’s largest zipper producer, YKK, has signed up to become a bluesign partner, in a move the company says fits its core sustainability principles. 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


		Georgia to open eco-textile park The former Soviet Republic of Georgia, on the old Silk Road between Asia and Europe, plans to build an Eco-Textile industrial park, in a bid to become a major sustainable sourcing destination for Western clothing brands and retailers where tax breaks and fair working conditions prevail. Read More

		Huntsman targets Taiwan market Dyes and chemicals business Huntsman Textile Effects is looking to strengthen its position in the Taiwan textiles market via a new partnership with DyTech Taiwan. Read More

		Limited Brands to remove hazardous chemicals Limited Brands has become the latest major international clothing retailer to commit to the elimination of hazardous textiles from its supply chain by 2020 after the discovery of phthalates in its Victoria's Secret branded underwear for sale in US stores. Read More

		Ethical fashion - Berlin style Italian branded streetwear made from recycled polyester, sustainable denim, together with certified organic cotton and wool knitwear, all featured at the third edition of the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin, where 70 fashion labels presented their autumn-winter 2013/14 collections. Read More

		Pollution admin blunder hits Chinese firm Illustrating that the policy of ‘naming and shaming’ polluting textile mills can sometimes back-fire, Wuxi Minerva Knitted Fashion Co., Ltd has had its name successfully removed from an on-line China Water Pollution Map after local Wuxi officials made a simple administrative error. Read More

		Careers in Textiles Coming soon... Covering all textile sectors and job levels, CareersinTextiles is a brand new MCL Global product which will offer the chance for job hunters and recruiters to connect. 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 enquirers please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Read More

		In the December/January issue of the magazine - OUT NOW! Greenpeace has reignited the debate on fluorinated repellent chemicals, RITE Group 2012 round up, Can fast fashion slow down? feature from Dr Pamela Ravasio, brands involved in the Roadmap to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals speak to Ecotextile News about their next steps, Simon Ferringo asks whether the Soil Association should rethink their marketing strategy, mixed messages from Walmart on their sustainability efforts, and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More


		Walmart to source more US textiles With the cost of sourcing goods in Asia, such as textiles and clothing, steadily rising, Walmart CEO Bill Simon told the National Retail Federation conference that it plans to source an additional US$50 billion worth of products in the USA over the next decade. Read More

		Invista joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition Invista, the textile fibre producer which makes Lycra, has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition as it continues to integrate environmental stewardship into the core of its manufacturing operations. Read More

		Crailar announces Japan supply deal Crailar Technologies, which produces Crailar fibre made from flax and other bast fibres, has announced a fibre supply agreement with Japan-based textiles, machinery and pharmaceuticals company Kowa Group. Read More

		Oeko-Tex takes new sustainable step The Oeko-Tex Association has developed a new certification system for sustainable textile production that will replace its existing Oeko-Tex 1000 standard. Read More

		Planet Textiles 2013 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 textile 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

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide, containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards, is now available in printed and electronic format. Read More

		136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents. Read More

		In the December/January issue of the magazine - OUT NOW! Greenpeace has reignited the debate on fluorinated repellent chemicals, RITE Group 2012 round up, Can fast fashion slow down? feature from Dr Pamela Ravasio, brands involved in the Roadmap to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals speak to Ecotextile News about their next steps, Simon Ferringo asks whether the Soil Association should rethink their marketing strategy, mixed messages from Walmart on their sustainability efforts, and all the latest news, insight and analysis. 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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