March

Former H&M CEO to lead recycler Circulose

STOCKHOLM - Former H&M CEO Helena Helmersson has been appointed the new chairman of textile recycler Circulose, formerly Renewcell, while McKinsey & Co partner Jonatan Janmark has been named the new CEO. Swedish private equity firm Altor took over Renewcell in June ...

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 ...


	Fairtrade cotton sales dip Despite a picture of overall growth in Fairtrade products in 2010, sales of Fairtrade cotton items across the UK dipped in 2010. Read More

	Levi Strauss tops denim table A US based consumer watchdog has ranked Levi Strauss & Co top of a league table of denim brands for environmentally sound production practices and social performance. Read More

	Sustainability focus for Copenhagen event An international conference in Denmark will address a range of issues covering sustainability in the textile and fashion industry. Read More

	Green zone at Interstoff Asia Next week’s Interstoff Asia Essential Spring, Hong Kong’s major fashion and textiles sourcing event will feature the ‘Green Zone’, an area dedicated to suppliers of environmentally friendly fabrics and eco-label certifiers. Read More

	Filature Miroglio partners with C.L.A.S.S C.L.A.S.S., the eco-fashion network with showrooms in Milan, London and New York has formed a new partnership with Italian yarn manufacturer Filature Miroglio, part of the Miroglio Textile Group. Read More

	Planet Textiles to debut in Shanghai Some of the world's largest clothing brands will hook up with some of the world's largest apparel companies when the Planet Textiles event on sustainability takes place next year on 19th October 2011 in Shanghai, China. Read More

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	Brands launch Sustainable Apparel Coalition A group of over 30 leading apparel retailers and brands together with a selection of suppliers, academics and NGO’s have today launched the Sustainable Apparel Coalition which aims to share work, research and use an industry-wide index to reduce the environmental and social impact of textiles and clothing. Read More

	Eco Apparel launches new recycling initiative A new recycling initiative has been launched in Canada that will see apparel re-sold on behalf of charity or diverted to closed-loop polyester recycling program. Read More

	Australia conference to address sustainability This year’s Big Green TCF conference will address a range of issues surrounding the sustainability challenges facing those working in the fibre, textile, carpet and apparel industries. Read More

	India tops GOTS list According to the GOTS IWG public data base of facilities certified to GOTS, launched in early 2010, approximately 1500 companies with a total of 2,754 facilities in 54 countries around the world were certified to the organic apparel and textile standard by the end of 2010. Read More

	Vancouver goes green for fashion week Canada flexed its sustainability muscle last week with a strong showing at the Vancouver Eco Fashion Week. Read More

	Planet Textiles to debut in Shanghai Some of the world's largest clothing brands will hook up with some of the world's largest apparel companies when the Planet Textiles event on sustainability takes place next year on 19th October 2011 in Shanghai, China. Read More

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	H&M to launch sustainable collection At the end of March, Swedish retailer H&M will launch its first collection featuring 100% sustainable materials. Read More

	Delegates hail Planet Textiles debut The new Planet Textiles conference on sustainability launched in Hong Kong last week provides a welcome new platform to enable buyers and Asian suppliers to connect, inform and do business. Read More

	Plant expansion for recycling specialist Leigh Fibers Inc. is to invest more than US$10 million to expand its production of fibres made from recycled textiles. Read More

	Korean firm backs wool’s eco-credentials Korean wool processor and apparel giant Cheil Industries is taking part in a major Australian sustainability initiative that helps improve the natural environment for Merino wool. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - NOW PUBLISHED Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, will publish a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in March 2010. Read More

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	GOTS launches new database Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is hoping to make the process of setting up a complete organic supply chain as transparent and easy as possible with the launch of a new online database. Read More

	US Thread supplier launches environmental push Embroidery thread and supplies distributor Madeira USA has launched a year-long campaign which it hopes will keep its customers updated on its commitment to its environmentally-friendly operations. Read More

	AAFA updates restricted substances The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has released the sixth version of the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL) covering product safety and environmental standards in the US and around the world. Read More

	Uganda partners India in banana research Research bodies in Uganda and India have teamed up to explore the textile potential of the banana fibre, a part of the banana tree mostly considered waste material. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - NOW PUBLISHED Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, will publish a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in March 2010. Read More

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	Nylon textiles from castor beans A French nylon supplier has developed a new, 100% renewable nylon yarn derived from castor beans that can be used to produce durable textiles with anti-bacterial properties. Read More

	US firm offers sustainable sourcing in Africa A US–based social venture has set up a manufacturing facility in West Africa to help retailers and brands source organic, sustainable and fair-trade clothing. Read More

	New report explores future fashion sustainability A Forum for the Future and Levi Strauss & Co have published a report designed to challenge the ideas of companies throughout the fashion industry and help them plan for a sustainable future. Read More

	Brazilian organics to tap US market The Organics Brazil Project will attend one the USA’s largest trade fairs for natural and organic products to help its apparel producers gain a foothold in the key North American market. Read More

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YKK marks sustainability milestones

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YESS members implement cotton due diligence

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