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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 ...


		New ZDHC roadmap aims develop The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group, formed of leading retailers including Adidas, Inditex, Jack Wolfskin and Nike, has released a new updated version of its Joint Roadmap which outlines the coalition’s plans to achieve zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the global apparel and footwear industry by 2020. Read More

		Using technology to go sustainable Three leading German technology companies used Techtextil to outline how smart technology can be used to address key sustainability issues facing the textiles industry, as part of the VDMA Blue Competence Sustainability Initiative. Brett Mathews reports from Techtextil, Frankfurt. Read More

		Nylon biopolymer creates new interest The Radici Group has reported growing interest in its nylon fibre yarns produced with biopolymers derived from castor oil plants. John Mowbray reports from Techtextil, Frankfurt. Read More

		Collaboration key to tackle sustainability issues Greater industry collaboration is crucial in order to address the key environmental and social issues facing the global textiles sector - that was one of the key message to come out of the annual Made-By event. Read More

		Copenhagen sustainable textiles fair postponed The CIFF Future Fabrics fair and conference, planned to be held this September as a platform for sustainable and innovative textiles for the fashion and furniture industry, has been postponed because of a lack of confirmed exhibitors. 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

		Home Textiles Sourcing Expo Upholstery, bath, bedroom and kitchen fabrics and finished soft products will be showcased at the fourth Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, to be held this July. Read More

		In the June/July 2013 magazine issue Spiralling costs of certification and shipping threatens chemical suppliers; Organic and Sustainable cotton latest news;CSR Reports: just a box ticking exercise for large retailers?; Tougher European legislation on textile chemicals mooted; The rise of the 'Made In' label --- but are some suppliers in Europe any more sustainable than their Asian counterparts? The Sustainable Textile Coalition launch: exclusive interview; Two Minutes with ... The Sustainability Consortium;RITE Group reveals Academy plans; Textile printing looks toward a greener future; and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More


		Alternative textile fibres at Techtextil Next week’s Techtextil trade fair on technical textiles will return with a focus on the potential of sustainable raw materials, where exhibitors will showcase new fibres based on bacteria, spider silk and milk proteins, with some claimed to offer high strength, anti-bacterial and moisture absorbing properties. Read More

		Adidas hits 1 million yards of CO2 dyed fabric With its latest spring/summer collection of performance t-shirts, adidas has now used 1 million yards of fabric dyed with the ‘DryDye’ technology from DyeCoo that uses carbon dioxide instead of water to dye polyester textiles. Read More

		Timberland boosts use of eco-textiles Timberland has released its 2012 CSR performance data, which shows that thirty nine per cent of materials used in its branded apparel collection were derived from either recycled, organic or renewable sources. Read More

		Eco-denim factory plans A leading Pakistani textile manufacturer is investing in a new, LEED-certified green denim facility which, when completed later this year, will take its total production capacity to 36 million metres per annum. Read More

		CSR reporting stuck in the 90s CSR reporting is broken and stuck in the 1990s, and far too many businesses treat it as a tick-box exercise rather than trying to shed genuine light on their sustainability activities. That’s the damning verdict of an in-depth investigation into the issue by Ecotextile News correspondent, Roisin Woolnough. 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

		Home Textiles Sourcing Expo Upholstery, bath, bedroom and kitchen fabrics and finished soft products will be showcased at the fourth Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, to be held this July. Read More

		In the June/July 2013 magazine issue Spiralling costs of certification and shipping threatens chemical suppliers; Organic and Sustainable cotton latest news;CSR Reports: just a box ticking exercise for large retailers?; Tougher European legislation on textile chemicals mooted; The rise of the 'Made In' label --- but are some suppliers in Europe any more sustainable than their Asian counterparts? The Sustainable Textile Coalition launch: exclusive interview; Two Minutes with ... The Sustainability Consortium;RITE Group reveals Academy plans; Textile printing looks toward a greener future; and all the latest news, insight and analysis. Read More


		Climate change risks impact textile profits A new report for the investor community that looks at the physical risks of climate change for businesses and the management of these impacts, outlines how apparel brands may be financially impacted by environmental issues and cites real-world examples such as VF Corporation, Under Armour and Guess. Read More

		Marks & Spencer recycles half a million in six weeks Marks & Spencer says that UK consumers have handed back half a million unwanted items of clothing following the launch six weeks ago of its ‘Shwopping’ clothes recycling initiative, but warns that thanks to fast fashion, Britain is becoming a nation of ‘one-wear wonders’. Read More

		Phthalate restriction 'not justified' A European chemical body which reports to the European Commission has rejected proposals to restrict four classes of phthalates under REACH legislation, despite the fact the legislators agree that these chemicals, which are found in consumer products such as t-shirt prints and textiles, are proven hormone disruptors. Read More

		Denim maker outlines water saving measures Apparel maker VDS Group has introduced a policy of 100% water treatment and reuse for its LEED Platinum certified factory Vintage Denim Studio Limited in Bangladesh. Read More

		ITMA 2015 to drive sustainability The ITMA textile and garment machinery exhibition will put the spotlight on innovations that promote sustainability for its 17th presentation in Milan, Italy, in 2015. A trendsetting showcase of exciting innovations since 1951, the theme chosen for the 2015 edition is ‘Master the Art of Sustainable Innovation’. Read More

		EPR talk on toxic textile chemicals gains ground Can the roadmap to zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the textile supply chain outlined by adidas Group, C&A, Puma, H&M, Li-Ning, Nike, Inc. and G-Star succeed by 2020? Or will the growing demand for ‘extended producer responsibility’ (EPR) legislation be the real game changer when it comes to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment. 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

		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 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.*


		Climate change risks impact textile profits A new report for the investor community that looks at the physical risks of climate change for businesses and the management of these impacts, outlines how apparel brands may be financially impacted by environmental issues and cites real-world examples such as VF Corporation, Under Armour and Guess. Read More

		Marks & Spencer recycles half a million in six weeks Marks & Spencer says that UK consumers have handed back half a million unwanted items of clothing following the launch six weeks ago of its ‘Shwopping’ clothes recycling initiative, but warns that thanks to fast fashion, Britain is becoming a nation of ‘one-wear wonders’. Read More

		Phthalate restriction 'not justified' A European chemical body which reports to the European Commission has rejected proposals to restrict four classes of phthalates under REACH legislation, despite the fact the legislators agree that these chemicals, which are found in consumer products such as t-shirt prints and textiles, are proven hormone disruptors. Read More

		Denim maker outlines water saving measures Apparel maker VDS Group has introduced a policy of 100% water treatment and reuse for its LEED Platinum certified factory Vintage Denim Studio Limited in Bangladesh. Read More

		ITMA 2015 to drive sustainability The ITMA textile and garment machinery exhibition will put the spotlight on innovations that promote sustainability for its 17th presentation in Milan, Italy, in 2015. A trendsetting showcase of exciting innovations since 1951, the theme chosen for the 2015 edition is ‘Master the Art of Sustainable Innovation’. Read More

		EPR talk on toxic textile chemicals gains ground Can the roadmap to zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the textile supply chain outlined by adidas Group, C&A, Puma, H&M, Li-Ning, Nike, Inc. and G-Star succeed by 2020? Or will the growing demand for ‘extended producer responsibility’ (EPR) legislation be the real game changer when it comes to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment. 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

		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 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.*


		Natural dyes and textiles from tobacco A new company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has developed a method to produce textiles, natural dyes and essential oils from organically-grown tobacco plants has just received a US$1 million boost from Canadian investors. Read More

		A cooler way to dye cotton Swiss-based textile dyestuff supplier Bezema has developed a new range of high fixation reactive dyes that operate at just 40°C, which minimises the consumption of water, energy and salt in both exhaust and cold-pad batch dyeing of cellulosic-based fabrics. Read More

		Sustainable fashion on Rio +20 agenda This month’s Rio +20, United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will host a session on Sustainable Fashion during the Corporate Sustainability Forum hosted by Danish actress Connie Nielsen alongside Eva Kruse from NICE. Speakers will also include Katharine Hamnett and Summer Rayne Oakes – co-founder of Source4Style, as well as Gucci, H&M and the Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Building, Martin Lidegaard. Read More

		Clariant joins sustainable apparel coalition Swiss-based specialty chemicals company, Clariant, is the latest company to join the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) in a move aligned with the company’s long-term commitment to uphold sustainable practices in the textile industry. Read More

		Unifi collaborates on new recycling programme Unifi has teamed up with three other companies, including Canada's Victor Group, to develop a new closed loop recycling system for the textile industry, which will see waste transformed back into fibre and yarns. Read More

		M&S makes new sustainable cotton pledge Marks & Spencer is to source 50% of its cotton from sustainable sources by 2020 including Fairtrade, recycled, organic and BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton. The target was revealed in the company’s new How we do Business report, outlining the first five years of progress of its Plan A, 180 commitment eco and ethical programme, which states that 138 commitments have been achieved and a further 30 are ‘on plan’. 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

		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 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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