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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 ...

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 22 July 2015

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Levi sets 2020 circular economy goal

Levi Strauss & Co is to expand its clothing recycling initiative to all its mainline and outlet stores in the United States in a move which it claims will reduce the volume of waste sent to landfill and help create an infrastructure "that supports a circular economy by 2020."

EU bans NPEs in clothing imports

Members of the European Union have unanimously voted to expand a ban nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) to include clothing which is imported into member nations.

Patagonia launches 'unique' baselayer

Patagonia has launched what it claims is the "most unique baselayer on the planet". The new garment from the US outdoor brand uses sustainably sourced wool from the grasslands of Patagonia and 100 per cent recycled-polyester yarns.

H&M: violent clashes harm Myanmar's reputation

H&M has expressed concern about delays to implement a minimum wage in Myanmar in a strongly worded statement which also calls for the "peaceful resolution of worker protests," and which suggests that would-be investors will begin to look elsewhere if they see violent tactics being used to curb worker protests.

BGMEA head resigns from Bangladesh Alliance

Atiq Islam, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has resigned from the board of the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.

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Changes on EOG board

The European Outdoor Group has announced that Rolf Schmid (president) and Bernd Kullmann (vice-president) have stepped down from their respective positions with immediate effect following what the EOG said was "faster progress in achieving the key objectives they agreed ahead of the transition to a new leadership team."

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Texworld USA returns to New York

Texworld USA provides the opportunity to meet directly with a wide range of manufacturers from around the globe.

See in-demand, affordable apparel fabrics, trims, and accessories for women, men, children and infants at a must attend event for professionals throughout the textiles and apparel industry.

Texworld USA is being held 21-23 July 2015 at the Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, USA.

COMING SOON: Ecotextile News Aug/Sept 2015

Could we end up eating our textiles? Tone Tobiasson reports on the 'easy care' properties of modern textiles which could be causing unforseen problems in the oceanic environment, Legislators, laboratories, and lobbyists need to act collaboratively to restore credibility to chemical management argues Phil Patterson, A new resource productivity tool from Bluesign aims to help textile mills slash water, energy and chemical consumption, India takes hard line on polluters, Walmart refutes NGO allegations, RITE Group hits right note, Forest fibre support set to grow, EU resolution backs mandatory textile reporting, Accord head calls for RMG industry change, The Water Footprint Network enables the textile industry to see water is precious, Researchers question Bangladesh effulent treatment, Two minutes with...Frank Michel, executive director, ZDHC group, 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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Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 15 July 2015

Gap, adidas, M&S back Myanmar minimum wage

Gap Inc, Marks & Spencer and adidas Group have all publically expressed their support of the Mayanmar government's recent proposal for a minimum wage which will have implications for workers in the country's fast growing textile industry

Bluesign launches blueXpert online tool

Bluesign Technologies has launched a new online tool which, it claims, will allow textile mills to benchmark the efficiency of their wet processing operations against optimised, industry best practices.

How green is the polyester supply chain?

New research from the PCI Consulting Group suggests there is a distinct environmental profile among the different global petrochemical plants that feed directly into the polyester supply chain.

Europe focus for sustainable apparel brand

Sustainable apparel brand prAna, owned by the Columbia Sportswear Company, is accelerating its growth in Europe with an enhanced distribution network and a new international sales team.

Nordic report calls for less fast fashion

A new report which has mapped out a more sustainable road-map for the Nordic textile industries recommends that replacing fast fashion, reducing resource inputs and encouraging sourcing should become key priorities.

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Mixed findings for Cambodia textile factories

Cambodia's garment manufacturers showed a slight increase in compliance with international labour standards in the past year, according to new research by Better Factories Cambodia and the ILO.

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Texworld USA returns to New York

Texworld USA provides the opportunity to meet directly with a wide range of manufacturers from around the globe.

See in-demand, affordable apparel fabrics, trims, and accessories for women, men, children and infants at a must attend event for professionals throughout the textiles and apparel industry.

Texworld USA will be held 21-23 July 2015 at the Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, USA.

LATEST ISSUE: Ecotextile News June/July 2015

Phil Patterson argues that doing the right thing must be the most financially rewarding option for the global textile sector, Vietnam's textile industry is set for rapid growth, should brands consider asking suppliers to ensure proper environmental measures are in place before placing orders? Puma takes strong stance on failing suppliers, Apparel brands' chemical management has traditionally concentrated on direct contractual vendors, but what happens below the surface? HeiQ has launched a new system for dyeing polyester yarns and fabrics that it says can accelerate processing times by up to 33 per cent, Sustainability in NRDC initiative, Study casts doubt on wool's eco-rating, We asked leading international apparel retailers what happens to their unsold clothing, Sustainable innovations shine at Techtextil, SAC kicks off pilot Higg retailer modules, Two minutes with... Herbert Ladwig, managing director, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), 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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Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 08 July 2015

ZDHC, bluesign to present at Planet Textiles

Zhao Lin of Solidaridad will talk about her work with the Better Mill Initiative at this year's Planet Textiles event which takes place on 14 October 2015 in Shanghai. Lin will be joined by a high profile, influential group of speakers, including Phillip Courtenay, senior VP, apparel sourcing with the adidas Group, Sean Cady, VP product stewardship & sustainability, VF Corp, Hu Kehua, deputy director, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and Nick Smith, head of textiles, Bayer Materials Science (Hong Kong).

Circular principles could boost EU economy

The European economy could realise benefits of Euro1.8 trillion by 2030 by implementing circular economy principles, while also realising better environmental and social outcomes

Finance agreement for Bangladesh Alliance

The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has brokered a new agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help suppliers finance garment factory repairs.

BCI reaches 600 members

The Better Cotton Initiative has announced that it has now reached 600 members and is on target to reach its target of having 700 members by the end of 2015.

OrganoClick presents 7-Up bottle garment

At a recent sustainability event in Almedalen, Swedish clean technology company OrganoClick presented a garment made out of recycled polyester derived from 7-up bottles collected by Taiwanese Buddhist charity, Tzu Chi Foundation.

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Lenzing sells non-core businesses

Austrian Lyocell fibre business Lenzing has announced that it is selling off the three business units of Lenzing Technik as part of its strategy of focusing on its core business, producing man-made cellulose fibres.

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Texworld USA returns to New York

Texworld USA provides the opportunity to meet directly with a wide range of manufacturers from around the globe.

See in-demand, affordable apparel fabrics, trims, and accessories for women, men, children and infants at a must attend event for professionals throughout the textiles and apparel industry.

Texworld USA will be held 21-23 July 2015 at the Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, USA.

LATEST ISSUE: Ecotextile News June/July 2015

Phil Patterson argues that doing the right thing must be the most financially rewarding option for the global textile sector, Vietnam's textile industry is set for rapid growth, should brands consider asking suppliers to ensure proper environmental measures are in place before placing orders? Puma takes strong stance on failing suppliers, Apparel brands' chemical management has traditionally concentrated on direct contractual vendors, but what happens below the surface? HeiQ has launched a new system for dyeing polyester yarns and fabrics that it says can accelerate processing times by up to 33 per cent, Sustainability in NRDC initiative, Study casts doubt on wool's eco-rating, We asked leading international apparel retailers what happens to their unsold clothing, Sustainable innovations shine at Techtextil, SAC kicks off pilot Higg retailer modules, Two minutes with... Herbert Ladwig, managing director, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), 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.

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 01 July 2015

India uses webcams to monitor polluters

The Indian government appears to be following the example of China by forcing polluting industries to clean up their act or face closure notices. The Environment Ministry has announced that more than 900 polluting industrial units – among them many textile, tannery, dyes and chemical businesses - have now fitted real-time monitoring devices, including web-cams, at their effluent and emission discharge points in compliance new government directives.

Pakistan textile industry "no longer sustainable"

Reports from Pakistan suggest significant numbers of textile mills in key manufacturing hubs such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and Karachi are closing down voluntarily because they are unable to compete with low cost rivals in the likes of Bangladesh and Vietnam – threatening millions of jobs in the process.

RITE Conference hits right note

More than 120 delegates attended a one-day event on sustainable fashion in the global textile industry at the University of Leeds last week.

MCL to publish textile recycling guide

Ecotextile News publisher, MCL Global, is to publish a new, independent report and technical guide on recycling in the textile supply chain.

GLASA apparel finalists announced

The finalists for the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel (GLASA) have been announced, along with a specially commissioned report on this year's GLASA theme – water.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT CAREERS IN TEXTILES

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Cotton Guide now available online

The Insider's Guide to Cotton and Sustainability' is now for the first time available for buyers to access electronically. The 136-page handbook, which covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents, can be purchased as a printed or digitised copy.

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Texworld USA returns to New York

Texworld USA provides the opportunity to meet directly with a wide range of manufacturers from around the globe.

See in-demand, affordable apparel fabrics, trims, and accessories for women, men, children and infants at a must attend event for professionals throughout the textiles and apparel industry.

Texworld USA will be held 21-23 July 2015 at the Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, USA.

LATEST ISSUE: Ecotextile News June/July 2015

Phil Patterson argues that doing the right thing must be the most financially rewarding option for the global textile sector, Vietnam's textile industry is set for rapid growth, should brands consider asking suppliers to ensure proper environmental measures are in place before placing orders? Puma takes strong stance on failing suppliers, Apparel brands' chemical management has traditionally concentrated on direct contractual vendors, but what happens below the surface? HeiQ has launched a new system for dyeing polyester yarns and fabrics that it says can accelerate processing times by up to 33 per cent, Sustainability in NRDC initiative, Study casts doubt on wool's eco-rating, We asked leading international apparel retailers what happens to their unsold clothing, Sustainable innovations shine at Techtextil, SAC kicks off pilot Higg retailer modules, Two minutes with... Herbert Ladwig, managing director, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), 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.


		New sustainability goals from The North Face Outdoor apparel retailer The North Face has released a range of new sustainability goals, aiming to reduce its environmental impacts through improved material choices and manufacturing processes. Read more

		Matalan targeted in Rana Plaza campaign Pressure is mounting on clothing and homewear retailer Matalan, after a social media campaign – prompted by political-activism organisation 38 Degrees – claimed that the company owes £3 million to the survivors of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in 2012. Read more

		Career opportunities with Careers in Textiles Careers in Textiles is a specialist job site for the textile and clothing sectors and carries all the latest textile jobs across a range of categories, locations and experience. Sign up as a jobseeker today.

		Archroma sustainability showcase in Brazil Speciality chemicals company Archroma is to showcase its ‘advanced textile colours and innovations’ at Febratex 2014, a Brazil-based textile show which highlights the latest advanced technologies and developmental and sustainable changes which are taking place in the sector. Read more

		New MRSL opens door to “true collaboration” The new MRSL of the ZDHC has been welcomed as evidence that brands are deadly serious about improving and will no longer allow the pursuit of ‘zero’ be the enemy of environmental progress. Read more

		Factory improvement consortium launched Investment and strategy firm Impact Economy, has launched a new consortium which is looking to bring together industry stakeholders to drive improvements in textile and garment factories in emerging markets. Read more

		Bangladesh initiatives share achievements Two initiatives created in the wake of the Rana Plaza building collapse, which killed more than 1100 people, mostly garment workers, have released their annual reports which reflect on their progress made in improving working conditions in the Bangladesh textile industry, as well as future goals. Read more

		Aug/Sept 2014 magazine issue The big question: do you really see more transparency?, Testing times for organic cotton, Two Minutes with: Baptiste Carriere-Pradal, new European head of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Spotlight on China's supply chains, Bangladesh Accord: laws that lack bite, Adidas candid on PFC challenge,Outdoor 2014 hits the right notes, M&S - world's most sustainable retailer?, Italy plays catch-up on sustainability, WWF and IKEA BCI progress, SAC has 'work cut out' on Higg adoption, Phil Patterson on the ZDHC's MRSL - pragmatism over procrastination, Two minutes with: Frouke Bruinsma, G-Star corporate responsibility manager,The Bigger Picture – Sunset organic cotton industry? Let's hope not, and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today

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