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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 ...

Ecotextile News [ 29th February 2012 ]


		Australian wool comes under new mulesing pressure The Australian wool industry has now come under renewed pressure from leading European and US textile and clothing retail industry associations in a bid to outlaw the practice of mulesing sooner rather than later. Read More

		Clar????????????????????echnology Clariant has become one of the first companies to be awarded an EU Ecolabel for denim, in recognition of the sustainability benefits of its Advanced Denim process. Read More

		innov_ex to address sustainable design Sustainability will once again be a key theme when the outdoor industry converges on Lancaster University Management School in the UK for this year’s innov_ex 2012 conference, which takes place on 18 and 19 April. Read More

		Wool study shows biodegradeable potential Research commissioned by The New Zealand Merino Company has found that garments made of merino wool only take about nine months to biodegrade after disposal in landfill. Clearly an interesting, if not somewhat anecdotal example of research. But, while any exploration into the biodegradability of clothing and textiles should be applauded, it does nevertheless beg the question, why not recycle wool instead? Read More

		UK organic textiles market still buoyant Textiles once again remained one of the brightest sectors of the UK organic industry with sales of certified organic textile products licensed by the Soil Association growing by 2% in 2011 despite the fact that overall UK sales of organic products fell by 3.7% last year to a value of £1.67 billion. Read More

		RECRUITMENT: Lead Auditor, Bluesign Bluesign is looking for a Lead Auditor to plan, prepare and carry out audits. Locations: Augsburg/Germany or Hongkong/China; fulltime Read More

		Sustainable cotton guide launch draws closer The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, will be available for purchase from January 2012. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 100 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents. Read More

		In the Next issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: Two minutes with ... Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition; Doug Hoschek, co-inventor of Polarfleece. Insight: Concerns on brand joint roadmap to zero discharge; Waterless dyeing and greenwash; Recycled synthetic fibres and labelling; Greening the blues vision for denim; Comment: Victoria's Secret and cotton; Exclusive insight with top executives at Huntsman, Clariant and DyStar; A forecast of the Year Ahead; Interior textiles round-up from Heimtextil; Latest news, insight and analysis. And much more ... Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*


		Planet Textiles teams up with Textile Exchange Messe Frankfurt and Ecotextile News, the joint organisers of the annual Planet Textiles event on sustainability have joined forces with Textile Exchange to present a major two-day Sustainable Textiles Conference in Hong Kong on 4 – 5th October. Read More

		Clariant awarded EU Ecolabel for denim technology Clariant has become one of the first companies to be awarded an EU Ecolabel for denim, in recognition of the sustainability benefits of its Advanced Denim process. Read More

		Two minutes with...Jason Kibbey, Sustainable Apparel Coalition Ecotextile News talks to Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, about the latest developments from the organisation and its priorities for 2012. Read More

		German retailers embark on climate protection scheme Eight leading German retailers and brands have launched a climate protection initiative under the umbrella of the Foreign Trade Association of the German Retail (AVE). Read More

		DyStar joins UN Global Compact Textile dyestuff supplier DyStar has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as part of its strategic initiative to strengthen its commitment towards sustainability in the textile chemicals sector. Re ad More

		RECRUITMENT: Lead Auditor, Bluesign Bluesign is looking for a Lead Auditor to plan, prepare and carry out audits. Locations: Augsburg/Germany or Hongkong/China; fulltime Read More

		136-page sustainable cotton guide available 14 March The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, will be published on 14 March 2012. 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

		In the Next issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: Two minutes with ... Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition; Doug Hoschek, co-inventor of Polarfleece. Insight: Concerns on brand joint roadmap to zero discharge; Waterless dyeing and greenwash; Recycled synthetic fibres and labelling; Greening the blues vision for denim; Comment: Victoria's Secret and cotton; Exclusive insight with top executives at Huntsman, Clariant and DyStar; A forecast of the Year Ahead; Interior textiles round-up from Heimtextil; Latest news, insight and analysis. And much more ... Read More *Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access.*


	RITE offers platform to innovators Once again, the influential not-for-profit RITE Group, which aims to reduce the impact of textiles on the environment, has made available a limited number of slots for either textile innovators or clothing brands who would like to apply to speak at its fifth annual conference on 12th October in London. Read More

	EU seeks compulsory origin labels The European Union has taken a step closer to improving the transparency of textile labelling with a call for a compulsory system for products imported from outside the EU. Read More

	LCA study enhances ThermoCool story Advansa, Europe’s largest polyester producer, has carried out a Life Cycle Analysis study on its ECO2 fibre technology. Read More

	Eco offering entices Interstoff buyers Interstoff Asia Essential closed its doors on the 18 March after welcoming more than 7,000 visitors, many of whom were specifically looking to source a variety of environmentally friendly textiles. Read More

	Transparency a growing concern for UK shoppers One in four UK shoppers now expects retailers and brands to be more transparent about where the fabric that makes up their clothes originates from, a new report has found. 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

	Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy April-May issue includes: Interview: Two minutes with Lise Melvin, Better Cotton Initiative; Denim Sustainability Special Raw materials; Recycled Polyester LCA; GOTS Version 3.0 analysis; Sustainable Apparel Coalition; North Face plan; Textile printing; Pollution in Tirupur; Testing for trace metals: lead; Eco sportswear; Italian textile initiative; labels for packaging; Political thinking....and all the latest news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


	DEFRA to hand over clothing road-map Around 150 delegates squeezed into Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre last week to hear about new plans to take the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) forward when WRAP assumes responsibility for the UK government initiative. John Mowbray reports. Read More

	Adidas commits to 100% Better Cotton The Adidas Group has unveiled a new five-year plan aimed at improving the company's approach to environmental management, which includes a commitment to using 100% Better Cotton by 2018. Read More

	Organic sales buck the trend Retail sales of organic textiles in the UK seem to have stood firm against the economic downturn, reporting growth of an estimated 7.8% in 2010. Read More

	PPR outlines sustainability agenda French luxury group PPR, which includes several global brand names and fashion houses such as Puma, Redcats and Gucci, has launched a new multi-tiered sustainability program which includes a partnership with eco-label certification body, Cradle-to-Cradle. Read More

	Hanesbrands inks 10-year Crailar agreement Naturally Advanced Technologies has sealed the first commercialisation agreement for Crailar with the signing of a ten-year supply agreement with Hanesbrands Inc. for the proprietary flax-based fibre. 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

	Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy April-May issue includes: Interview: Two minutes with Lise Melvin, Better Cotton Initiative; Denim Sustainability Special Raw materials; Recycled Polyester LCA; GOTS Version 3.0 analysis; Sustainable Apparel Coalition; North Face plan; Textile printing; Pollution in Tirupur; Testing for trace metals: lead; Eco sportswear; Italian textile initiative; labels for packaging; Political thinking....and all the latest news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


	Sustainable fashion takes message to UK Parliament It was standing room only at a preliminary meeting of the new All Party Parliamentary Group on Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion at the House of Lords yesterday, where Baroness Lola Young revealed that Green Party MP Caroline Lucas is expected to join the group to give it added political clout. Read More

	M&S announces new recycling initiative Marks & Spencer has called on its customers to donate 500,000 unwanted or unused clothes and accessories to its stores for its first Spring ‘One Day Wardrobe Clearout’ event, in partnership with Oxfam. Read More

	Avery Dennison launches sustainable packaging tool Avery Dennison has launched a new eco-metric tool aimed at helping brands and retailers better understand the environmental impact of their branding and packaging decisions. Read More

	Bühler outlines its greener approach As it approaches its 200th anniversary, the CEO of Swiss yarn manufacturer Hermann Bühler AG has been outlining the company’s historical commitment and future plans surrounding sustainability issues. Read More

	Burberry honours Turkish knitter One of Turkey’s largest circular knitters, has been honoured by global apparel and accessories brand Burberry. 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

	Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy February-March 2011 issue: Interview: Two minutes with Mark Held, Secretary General, European Outdoor Group; IEA outlines BCI growth: Turkey, China and USA mooted; Recycled Polyester new advances; Special wool report; Nike indexing tool: a road test; Texworld USA report...and all the latest news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More

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