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WRC accuses Shein over garment factory closure

GUATEMALA CITY - Worker rights campaigners have criticised Chinese-owned ultra fast fashion giant Shein for failing to protect workers at a former garment factory in Guatemala which supplied a brand it part owns. The US-based Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) says the ...

Re&Up moves towards Spanish recycling plant

MADRID - Textile recycler Re&Up has set up a subsidiary in Spain as it looks to expand its operations to Europe as part of its ambitious bid to scale its global capacity to more than a million tonnes annually. Re&Up, which is based in the Netherlands but part of the ...

Trump will 'not be a roadblock on circularity'

WASHINGTON DC - The American Circular Textiles (ACT) says a second Trump presidency should not dismay those working to accelerate the transition to circularity and that it can work with his administration. "A Trump presidency will reshape America. What that means for ...


		Sustainability key focus for Interstoff Asia Sustainability will be at the heart of this year’s Interstoff Asia Essential Autumn with show organiser Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd teaming up with Textile Exchange, Ecotextile News and Planet Textiles to organise the 2012 Sustainable Textiles Conference. Read More

		136-page sustainable cotton guide: DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE NOW The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available as a digital publication. 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

		Private equity firm buys hessnatur A Swiss private equity firm has acquired Hessnatur, one of the pioneers in the design and distribution of organic and sustainable textiles and clothing for an undisclosed sum. The move is a blow to a group of potential investors who hoped to turn the company into a cooperative. Read More

		Jeanologia marks Environment Day As part of World Environment Day, Jeanologia, the Spanish research and development firm, is highlighting its latest techniques for environmentally wet and dry denim garment processing. Read More

		Jack Wolfskin to switch to 100% organic cotton Outdoor apparel brand Jack Wolfskin says that it will use only certified organic cotton in all its cotton and cotton-blended clothing starting with its 2013 summer collection, after trialling organic cotton for several years. Read More

		Continuum show continues Despite changes to the management and ownership structure, this July’s Continuum exhibition is set to take place alongside the Kingpins denim exhibition. Read More

		New criteria for Bra Miljöval label The Bra Miljöval ecotextile label has developed a new set of criteria covering textile products including stringent restrictions applying to raw materials and processing. R ead More

		Home textiles sourcing event Home Textiles Sourcing Expo (HTSE) is the only sourcing event in North America to solely focus on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications. HTSE provides manufacturers, retailers, jobbers, converters, contract specifiers and designers a one stop sourcing venue where they can locate new fabrics and products for their latest collections. Read More

		In the June 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: Two minutes with Pat Nie Woo, Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium, Sustainability report: Puma, Nike; Sustainable Apparel Coalition - calculating progress; Copenhagen - a blueprint for sustainable fashion; Organic cotton market latest; denim and digital printing; Bio-based textiles not yet green; water pollution in China – a holistic approach; closed loop recycling - textile waste is a growing concern. , and 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.*


		Textile technology targets cleaner air A collaboration between the London College of Fashion and the University of Sheffield is exploring how clothing and textiles can be used as a catalytic surface to purify the air. Read More

		Fluorocarbon free water repellency Speciality fabric manufacturer Nano-Tex has developed a new, fluorocarbon free water repellency treatment for fabrics. Read More

		Recycled polyester bashes bugs Recycled polyester from the Victor Group combined with third-party certified Agion anti-microbial technology features in a new line of upholstery fabrics for the healthcare sector to provide fabric protection against damage by bacteria, mould, mildew and funghi. Read More

		Retailers urged to adopt recycling schemes Value clothing retailers on the UK high street are being urged to boost their ethical reputations quickly and effectively through the introduction of reuse and recycling schemes. Read More

		Asian giants join Planet Textiles The annual Planet Textiles event on sustainability in China now features some of the most influential textile industry figures in the Asian region. 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


		Asian giants join Planet Textiles The annual Planet Textiles event on sustainability in China now features some of the most influential textile industry figures in the Asian region. Read More

		Interview: Karin Ekberg, adidas Karin Ekberg, Head of Environmental Services/Social & Environmental Affairs, adidas Group tells Ecotextile News how the company is working to achieve its latest environmental strategy goals. Read More

		NAT signs pulp development deal Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with speciality chemical company Ashland Inc, for the joint development of Crailex high-grade dissolving pulp. Read More

		RITE Group strengthens event line-up The issue of textile supply chain traceability and metrics will come under scrutiny at the 5th annual RITE Group conference in London on 12th October, where new speakers have been added. Read More

		Interview: Lee Holdstock, Soil Association Lee Holdstock, Trade Relations Manager, Soil Association, explains how work is being done to get organic textiles the same consumer recognition as food. 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


		New standards for commercial furnishings A new set of standards has been created to improve the environmental, economic and social aspects of fabrics used in commercial furniture and other furnishings in the US. Read More

		Monitoring system enhances indigo's eco impact DyStar has teamed up with control systems and dosing facility firm Becatron, and Swiss-based finishing and textile audit company Lilienweiss to jointly develop a new online monitoring system for indigo colouration. Read More

		Fair Trade partnership with TE Fair Trade USA and Textile Exchange have announced a strategic partnership that they hope will transform the global textile industry’s approach towards supply chain management and responsible sourcing and improve support for cotton farming communities around the world. Read More

		Timberland makes good fit for VF Corp As it looks to expand its sustainability programs across its brand portfolio, the US$2 billion acquisition of Timberland by VF Corporation gives it access to a wealth of expertise on sustainable textiles and footwear. Read More

		Carbon footprint pilot starts in France A new pilot project that will see the carbon footprint label introduced on products in France, including clothing and textiles, begins next month. 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


		Organic body outlines new US textile ruling The Organic Trade Association has clarified how a new US policy memo which allows organic textiles to be sold in the USA in a similar way to organic food, is also in addition to existing FTC requirements. Read More

		Brazilian brand leads environmental initiative Instituto e, the not-for-profit arm of Osklen, one of Brazil' s leading up-market fashion brands, is collaborating with think-tank Forum das Americas and the Italian government to explore different sustainable technologies for the production of eco-friendly clothing textiles. Read More

		UNCTAD outlines biodiversity support programs The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has set up three new partnerships within the fashion industry aimed at strengthening collaboration and supporting biodiversity and environmental sustainability. Read More

		Plan A delivers £70M for M&S Marks & Spencer reports that Plan A has contributed over £70 million to its bottom line in fiscal year 10/11 – up from £50 million the previous year – with textiles playing an important part to help it deliver in its Plan A environmental objectives. Read More

		Uniform supplier explores benefits of Crailar crailar PORTLAND - Naturally Advanced Technologies’ strategy to increase the number of commercial partners for its Crailar technology continues to gather pace with the news it has entered into a short-term development agreement with corporatewear supplier Cintas Corporation. 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

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