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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 ...


		Messe Frankfurt acquires Berlin Eco-fashion event The international textile trade show organiser, Messe Frankfurt, has added new credibility to its green credentials through the acquisition of the high-end fashion GREENshowroom event, which takes place during Berlin Fashion Week. Read More

		Denim PV to debate an environmentally-friendly future Denim by Première Vision is to hold a panel discussion to explore issues of sustainability and environmentally friendly production in the denim industry. Read More

		AAFA launches Chinese RSL translation The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has released a Chinese translation of the eighth edition of the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL) covering product safety and environmental standards in the US and around the world. Read More

		Miroglio launches UV resistant yarn Italian spinner Filature Miroglio has added a UV-resistant option to its family of recycled polyester filament yarns. Read More

		CMiA tackles productivity and access issues Cotton Made in Africa, a strategic alliance of partners from industry, the public sector, and NGOs, has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the productivity of farmers and giving them better access to markets. 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 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


		Planet Textiles confirms speaker line-up With less than six months to go till the Planet Textiles event makes its debut in Shanghai, representatives from some of the world’s leading brands and trade organisations have confirmed that they will address delegates on a range of issues surrounding sustainability in the apparel and textile industries. Read More

		US Fair Trade sales soar Fair Trade products in the US saw record sales volumes in 2010 with the apparel sector highlighted as one of the most popular new product categories, according to a new report. Read More

		Wellman wins 2011 Green Award Wellman International has won ‘The Waste to Business Resource Award’ at the prestigious Green Awards 2011 ceremony, held earlier this month in Dublin. Read More

		Babywear brand takes organic prize A babywear brand has been honoured with a major prize at this year’s Soil Association awards. 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 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


	Organic cotton sales up – but what’s the cost? The latest retail sales figures for organic cotton show a continued rise despite the recession but also illustrate the scale of the mark-up taking place throughout the supply chain. Read More

	Vermont Organic Fiber goes bust US-based Vermont Organic Fiber Company which makes organic wool yarns, fabrics, and household textiles has begun voluntary liquidation. Read More

	California establishes new eco-textile certifier California's crackdown on harmful materials in textiles and other consumer products has been boosted with the creation of a new institute, backed by Cradle to Cradle certification, to help manufacturers develop greener alternatives. Read More

	Global best practice code for wool The global wool industry will step up its approach to environmental sustainability and animal welfare with a consultation process that could result in a globally acceptable code of best practice for wool production. 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

	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent the magazine. Articles in June 2010 include: Eco-textile printing inks, Interview with Levi Strauss & Co., Eco-textile testing, Sourcing organic cotton in India, Global wool best practise standard, Denim pollution in China, Ecotextile testing issues ... all the news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


	GM cotton credentials under fire The environmental benefits of GM cotton crops have been called into question after a study showed that millions of hectares of Chinese crops still require pesticide treatment. Read More

	IKEA publishes sustainability report Home furnishings giant IKEA has published its 2009 Sustainability Report, highlighting the social initiative work taking place in cotton producing states in India and Pakistan and launching its new customer communications campaign. Read More

	Organic cotton leads India’s export charge The organic cotton industry is to be at the forefront of India’s target of achieving US$1 billion worth of annual organic product exports within the next five years. Read More

	Apparel retailer shortlisted for ethical business award Four UK apparel brands have made it to the final stages of this year’s Observer Ethical Awards, which champion an individual, team or company striving to make a positive contribution to ethical issues and sustainability. 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

	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent issue of the magazine by signing up here. Articles include: Discount retailer KiK calculates carbon footprint, Interview with Sears Canada Inc., Eco-textile testing, New eco-innovations at Puma, Cotton Made in Africa, Hanesbrands interview, MADE-BY, Ethical Fashion show. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More VACANCY: BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER. CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW!


	UK fashion industry calls for ethical tax breaks Harold Tillman, the chair of the British Fashion Council and owner of the Jaeger and Aquascutum labels, says he wants brands that champion an ethical attitude to fashion to be given tax breaks by the government. Read More

	Japan outlines new organic cotton rules The Japanese government is hoping to bring an end to the confusion surrounding the production, distribution, and consumption of organic cotton products in the country with a new set of labelling guidelines. Read More

	UK to update Green Claims Guide The UK government has begun a consultation to update Defra’s Green Claims Guidance, a set of guidelines that promotes the use of clear, accurate and relevant environmental claims on products, services or in marketing and advertising. Read More

	Silicone inks give a sporting chance A host of leading sports teams will appear at a major tournament this summer wearing kit made from Dow Corning’s latest eco-friendly silicone-based textile printing inks instead of traditional PVC-based products. 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

	Sign up to see a sample of the contents of the most recent issue of the magazine by signing up here. Articles include: Discount retailer KiK calculates carbon footprint, Interview with Sears Canada Inc., Eco-textile testing, New eco-innovations at Puma, Cotton Made in Africa, Hanesbrands interview, MADE-BY, Ethical Fashion show. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More VACANCY: BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER. CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW!

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