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Complaints lodged against brands over Myanmar

YANGON - The IndustriALL globaI union has filed complaints against three leading brands – Next, New Yorker and LPP – over their continued sourcing from Myanmar despite "overwhelming evidence of continuous violations of workers’ rights" since the coup of ...

Cascale guide to California's climate laws

AMSTERDAM - Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and its technology partner Worldly, have published a new guide to help fashion companies comply with California's new climate laws. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the ...

NGOs launch guide to improving EU CSDDD

BRUSSELS - The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC), which works for better pay and conditions for the world's garment workers, has linked up with eight other NGOs to publish a new guide to the European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). It ...


		M&S wants Plan A to go global Marc Bolland, the Chief Executive Officer of Marks and Spencer, expects Plan A to resonate even more loudly with British consumers in future and intends to flag up this environmental initiative overseas as the UK retailer expands its global reach. Read More

		Vaude increases eco-label coverage German sporting goods supplier Vaude is continuing with its multi-pronged approach to implementing sustainability and environmental awareness across its business with news that 73% of all its apparel will bear the Green Shape quality label for Summer 2012. Read More

		Greenpeace investigates toxic pollution in China Greenpeace has launched a new global campaign to stop the widespread and severe water pollution caused by parts of China’s textile industry. Read More

		Sustainable options at SpinExpo yarn fair Visitors to this month’s SpinExpo exhibition, which takes place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City, from 18-20 July will be able to see a range of yarns made from renewable raw materials and using environmentally friendly production techniques Read More

		Textil+Mode honours sustainability 'Visionary and pragmatic’ were the words used by judges at this year’s textil+mode Innovation Awards 2011 when awarding the ‘Sustainable Design’ category to designers Charlotte Ehrlicher and Marie Federlin for their ‘egogamie’ collection. Read More

		Eco-textile labelling guide goes online MCL Global has launched an online version of the industry leading Ecotextile Labelling Guide, the essential tool for manufacturers, retailers and brands looking to produce, source and sell environmentally friendly clothing and textiles. Read More

		Event: Home Textiles Sourcing Expo The Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, held from July 19 – 21, 2011 at the Javits Center in New York City, is the only US event solely focused on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications. Read More

		Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy Interviews: Two minutes with Karin Ekberg, adidas Group and Lee Holdstock, Soil Association; Sustainable Cotton Report - Buying practices; A Manifesto for Organic; Cotton Made in Africa; VF Corporation group-wide strategy; M&S & Huntsman; a new look at Eco-Index; Enzyme sector raises label concerns; Silver antimicrobials; Bio-based spandex…and all the latest news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


		Droughts raise cotton concerns Concerns are growing over extreme weather conditions in both the USA and India which could adversely affect next season’s cotton crops, put new pressure on prices and create more uncertainty in the conventional, 'sustainable' and organic cotton markets. Read More

		New initiatives boost Clariant’s CSR commitment Clariant is building on its corporate and social responsibility commitments in the Asia Pacific region through a series of different schemes including community initiatives and active support for local educational programs. Read More

		Martex ramps up recycling operation Waste recycling firm Martex Fiber Southern Corp has unveiled a new strategic plan aimed at stressing in the importance of zero landfill and encouraging other textile firms in the US to adopt recycling operations. Read More

		Scientists urge caution over REACH testing Experts say the official REACH criteria used to assess how easily organisms take-up toxins needs updating, to avoid any undetected contamination with some chemicals that are commonly used in textiles production. Read More

		FLA updates strengthen workers' codes The Fair Labor Association (FLA) has strengthened its protection of workers’ rights with updates to its FLA Workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Benchmarks. Read More

		Eco-textile labelling guide goes online MCL Global has launched an online version of the industry leading Ecotextile Labelling Guide, the essential tool for manufacturers, retailers and brands looking to produce, source and sell environmentally friendly clothing and textiles. Read More

		Event: Home Textiles Sourcing Expo The Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, held from July 19 – 21, 2011 at the Javits Center in New York City, is the only US event solely focused on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications. Read More

		Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy Interviews: Two minutes with Karin Ekberg, adidas Group and Lee Holdstock, Soil Association; Sustainable Cotton Report - Buying practices; A Manifesto for Organic; Cotton Made in Africa; VF Corporation group-wide strategy; M&S & Huntsman; a new look at Eco-Index; Enzyme sector raises label concerns; Silver antimicrobials; Bio-based spandex…and all the latest news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


	RITE event offers supplier benefits The RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles has teamed up with Source4Style.com the premier on-line destination to search and source sustainable textile materials to offer delegates free registration to the new site. Read More

	Vaude outlines environmental commitment German sporting goods supplier Vaude has taken a multi-pronged approach to implementing sustainability and environmental awareness into its business model. Read More

	NewMerino enhances wool traceability NewMerino is introducing a new, fully documented, traceable wool supply chain concept for verifiably ethical wool to the US market. Read More

	Super Textile receives TÜV certification Taiwanese garment maker Super Textile Corporation has received accreditation from the TÜV Rheinland testing house for its use of recycled materials in its green polo shirts. Read More

	Kidswear firm gets bluesign German children’s clothing and toy supplier JAKO-O has adopted the bluesign environmental standard that it will use to display on tags across its apparel collections. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - NOW PUBLISHED Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, has published a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide which can be ordered securely on-line through the 'read more' link below - for just £29. Read More

	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent the magazine. Articles in July 2010 issue include: The problem with eco-indexing, denim and sustainability, dye strength and effluent problems, RITE Group update, sustainable synthetics, wool industry update, textile testing for RSL's ... all the news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


	Brands outline purchasing practices Several of the world’s major apparel brands and retailers have described how changing their purchasing practices resulted in improved working conditions and cost reductions. Read More

	Inditex launches new sustainability plan Inditex, owners of global brands such as Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius and Oysho, has launched its new ‘Sustainable Inditex, 2011-2015’ Program. Read More

	CLASS eyes retail opportunities CLASS (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) is to begin working with a leading Italian showroom to help commercialise and distribute wearable fashion pieces from its eco-fashion partners. Read More

	Sustainable procurement in the NHS The UK government has commissioned a study on how to procure sustainable clothing within the country’s National Health Service. Read More

	OECD looks at antimicrobial textile testing The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is defining protocols for studying the effectiveness of antimicrobial treated textiles, which aim to provide a tiered approach to testing fabrics. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - NOW PUBLISHED Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, has published a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide which can be ordered securely on-line through the 'read more' link below - for just £29. Read More

	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent the magazine. Articles in July 2010 issue include: The problem with eco-indexing, denim and sustainability, dye strength and effluent problems, RITE Group update, sustainable synthetics, wool industry update, textile testing for RSL's ... all the news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


	Ecotextile News unveils new web-site Ecotextile News has launched a brand new web-site which allows our readers and web-site members improved access to the world’s largest news and information resource on the sustainable textile and clothing sectors. Read More

	Trevira to manufacture Ingeo fibres Polyester fibres and filament yarn maker Trevira has entered into an agreement with NatureWorks to become a master license holder to manufacture Ingeo fibers for customers within the EU. Read More

	Grower guide error costs Monsanto Monsanto has been hit with a fine of US$2.5 million for failing to inform US cotton farmers about restrictions imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency on its genetically-modified Bt cotton. Read More

	Recycled textile fashion show Eco-textile designers will be striding up and down the catwalk for the first time at the UK Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition that takes place in September at the NEC in Birmingham. Read More

	EU sustainable materials initiative In response to a growing scarcity of resources and the continued rise in raw material costs which are dampening prospects for economic growth in Europe, Belgium policymakers are calling for a ‘cradle to cradle’ life-cycle assessment of consumer goods such as textiles. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - NOW PUBLISHED Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, has published a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide which can be ordered securely on-line through the 'read more' link below - for just £29. Read More

	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent the magazine. Articles in July 2010 issue include: The problem with eco-indexing, denim and sustainability, dye strength and effluent problems, RITE Group update, sustainable synthetics, wool industry update, textile testing for RSL's ... all the news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More

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Puma and Decathlon honoured by ‘good works’ index

LONDON – Sportswear brand Puma and retail giant Decathlon are amongst just 11 global…

Active Apparel Group earns B Corp status

CALIFORNIA - Active Apparel Group (AAG) has been awarded B Corp status in recognition of…

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Lenzing boss aims to navigate economic headwinds

YORK – As he eases into his new role as the CEO of Lenzing, Rohit Aggarwal explains that despite market volatility and uncertainty in the textile sector, he welcomes more stringent environmental regulations, saying that textile-to-textile recycling also remains a ...