November

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 ...

Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Findings announced of organic cotton LCA

Textile Exchange used this year's annual conference to announce the results of the first ever Life Cycle Assessment of organic cotton.

Neonicotinoids – poison, or necessary in cotton growing?

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the chemical pool following bans and restrictions on the use of some of the nastier chemicals in cotton, along come neonicotinoids.

CmiA launches organic cotton standard

Through its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) programme, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has officially launched its ‘CmiA Organic Standard’ onto the market for the first time.

H&M establishes action plan in Ethiopia

H&M has told Ecotextile News it has established an action plan to prevent land-grabbing in Ethiopia.

Planet Textiles confirms more speakers

Planet Textiles 2015 has secured another two high-profile presenters to follow the likes of keynote TED.com speaker Hans Rosling and representatives from Adidas and VF Corp.

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Springs Creative Products Group, a leading innovator in textiles, is seeking a Chief Sales Officer to lead our client and business development organization driving growth in retail, custom and technical textile related markets.

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I:CO wins circular economy award

Closed loop textile recycling company I:CO won the first-ever Cradle to Cradle Systems Innovator Award for 'leadership in material re-utilisation' from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute during an event in the US.

New training for textile chemical management

Nimkartek, a consultancy which specialises in environmental compliance in the textile industry, has developed a new online training platform for the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain.

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Dec Jan 15 Land grabs for cotton in Ethiopia, Textile Exchange sustainability conference report, Impact Economy Q&A, Extended producer responsibility for the apparel industry, Sustainability insight from Puma, New bio-based textile fibres technology, Pamela Ravasio discusses NGO activism versus progress, Sustainable Sourcing Map update, Vietnam gears up for growth, Environmental 'cost'of making a cotton t-shirt: US$3.75,Made-By ups ambitions with new tool, The Bigger Picture – EU requirements for apparel,and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 12 November 2014

H&M responds to land grabbing claims

H&M has issued a statement to clarify its current sourcing situation in Ethiopia in response to a programme by leading Swedish television channel TV4 which claims that the retailer, through intermediaries, has been purchasing cotton from areas where there are forced relocations and human rights violations.

C&A updates on sustainability efforts

The C&A Foundation, which works towards achieving a fair and sustainable apparel industry, has launched a new global strategy covering fibre sustainability, environmental impacts and worker livelihoods.

Organic cotton accelerator launched

A new initiative aimed at accelerating the uptake of organic cotton has been launched with the backing of retailers such as C&A, H&M and Eileen Fisher, as well as Textile Exchange.

Traceability for new Archroma dyes

Speciality chemicals business Archroma has launched a new range of fully traceable biosynthetic sulphur dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fibres, derived from natural waste products of the agricultural and herbal industries.

Upcycled chalk supports a circular economy

Global carpet tile manufacturer and Cradle to Cradle (C2C) partner company Desso has launched what it claims is a non-toxic closed loop carpet tile material, derived from upcycled chalk from local water companies.

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Springs Creative Products Group, a leading innovator in textiles, is seeking a Chief Sales Officer to lead our client and business development organization driving growth in retail, custom and technical textile related markets.

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Closed loop initiative launches in US

An initiative to help promote textile recycling has been launched by the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3).

New training for textile chemical management

Nimkartek, a consultancy which specialises in environmental compliance in the textile industry, has developed a new online training platform for the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain.

LATEST ISSUE: Ecotextile News Oct/Nov 2014

ETN Oct/Nov PFCs: Here to stay?, Phil Patterson discusses the complexity of Restricted Substance Lists, Two Minutes with: Peter Untersperger, CEO, Lenzing Group, BCI cotton gets new boost, Global Recycling Standard update, Tone Tobiasson discusses whether paying more for clothing will help address manufacturing environmental issues, Textiles targeted in China crack down on polluters, Bayer progress on sustainable PU range, Italian firms in Greenpeace detox pledge, The Bigger Picture – Fantastic plastic?, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 5 November 2014

Organic cotton projects linked with deforestation

Ecotextile News has received disturbing information which links proposed new organic cotton projects in the Lower Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia with the deforestation of virgin and protected land and the removal of populations and human rights abuses. The projects have clear connections with a leading Turkish textile manufacturer, and Ecotextile News is currently verifying whether organic cotton supply arrangements from the projects are already in place with three major western retailers.

Photo story: Ethiopian cotton and deforestation

Striking images show before and after pictures in the Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia, where proposed organic cotton projects are linked with the deforestation of virgin and protected land, and the removal of populations and human rights abuses.

IFC and Levi incentive scheme for suppliers

The International Finance Corporation and Levi Strauss & Co have announced a new joint initiative to provide financial incentives for garment suppliers in developing countries to help them upgrade environmental, health and safety and labour standards.

“Very loose” – textile effluent legislation in Indonesia

Greenpeace has expressed concern about the "very loose" environmental legislation relating to the burgeoning Indonesian textile industry.

Denim bleaching at cold temperatures

Danish bio-innovation company Novozymes has shared details of its new cold bleaching technology for denim, which uses enzyme technology to provide an alternative to harsh chemicals, eliminate extra water use, and is said to be effective at ‘tap water temperature.’

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CMiA partner leaves cotton sector

A local partner of Cotton Made in Africa (CMiA) has withdrawn from the initiative with immediate effect, and instead has chosen to focus on the production of food crops. CMiA cited ‘economic reasons’ for the withdrawl of Cargill Zimbabwe from the African cotton industry.

New training for textile chemical management

Nimkartek, a consultancy which specialises in environmental compliance in the textile industry, has developed a new online training platform for the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain.

NEW ISSUE: Ecotextile News Oct/Nov 2014

ETN Oct/Nov PFCs: Here to stay?, Phil Patterson discusses the complexity of Restricted Substance Lists, Two Minutes with: Peter Untersperger, CEO, Lenzing Group, BCI cotton gets new boost, Global Recycling Standard update, Tone Tobiasson discusses whether paying more for clothing will help address manufacturing environmental issues, Textiles targeted in China crack down on polluters, Bayer progress on sustainable PU range, Italian firms in Greenpeace detox pledge, The Bigger Picture – Fantastic plastic?, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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		Oeko-Tex to phase out 100-plus standard Oeko-Tex has now officially confirmed what Ecotextile News reported earlier this year: that it will introduce a new product label in summer 2014 to replace the existing Oeko-Tex 100-plus standard. Read more

		Eco-friendly viscose on the horizon? Scientists in Finland say they are close to perfecting a new, more sustainable process for the production of man-made cellulosic staple fibres, which uses ionic liquids to dissolve wood pulp. Read more

		Water used as anti-microbial barrier Swiss-based Sanitized, which develops antimicrobial fabric finishes, has received a Swiss Technology Award for its newly developed ‘Pluma’ Technology, an anti-adhesive hygiene treatment for textiles which draws on medical engineering techniques and the formation of a thin film of water on textiles to inhibit odour-causing bacteria. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR MENSWEAR DESIGNER This leading European retailer is looking for a Senior Menswear Designer to join the design team working on casualwear tops. Working on all tops including knitwear, jersey and shirts, you will work closely with product managers and graphic designers, designing commercial yet innovative styles across the menswear collections. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		TE seeks “concrete changes" for industry Textile Exchange will look to address eight key industry issues which arose from its recent sustainability conference in Istanbul and explore ways to “bring concrete changes to our industry." Read more

		FTC invites comment on wool rules The US Federal Trade Commission is taking a transparent approach as it makes changes to its Wool Products Labelling rules by inviting public comments. Read more

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The publishers of Ecotextile News will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards. New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

		In the new December/January 2014 magazine issue Sustainability knocks on China’s door; a round-up of Planet Textiles 2013; Bamboo lyocell – what’s the story? BCI cotton update – latest facts, figures, challenges; US and Australian cotton – is it just protectionism? Textile Exchange report,Istanbul; DWR progress: zip or zipped up? Two Minutes with: Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma; Recycled polyester testing: who’s telling the truth? Portuguese knitwear producer ATB: energy and water case study; Business case grows for circular economy; Dyestuff prices – who foots the bill? Textile effluent: the clear picture; Public pressure pushes China policy change; and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today


		Natural capital gains for textile sector In the wake of Puma’s groundbreaking Environmental Profit & Loss report, a new initiative is now underway to harmonise the approach to valuing the ‘natural capital’ of business. Read more

		BCI ups target, questions remain on uptake The Better Cotton fast-track programme has upped its production target from 1 to 1.5 million tonnes of fibre by 2015. However, uptake of Better Cotton remains stubbornly low, and growing consumption must surely be now made a priority to ensure the long-term sustainability of the programme. Read more

		Ford uses Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle fabric PlantBottle technology from Coca-Cola which uses up to 30 per cent plant content has been applied for the first time beyond PET packaging as part of the interior textile fabric of a Ford Fusion Energi vehicle, in a move to reduce dependency on petroleum-derived materials. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR MENSWEAR DESIGNER This leading European retailer is looking for a Senior Menswear Designer to join the design team working on casualwear tops. Working on all tops including knitwear, jersey and shirts, you will work closely with product managers and graphic designers, designing commercial yet innovative styles across the menswear collections. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		Clothes launderer joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition Clothes laundering technology company Xeros whose technology is said to reduce water, energy and detergent use in comparison to conventional washing machines, has become the latest member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, committing to improving supply chain sustainability in the apparel and footwear industries. Read more

		Responsible Down Standard for The North Face Outdoor apparel retailer The North Face has shared its efforts towards complying a third-party verified auditing and certification process to address supply chain traceability and animal welfare in the brand’s use of down. Read more

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014 The publishers of Ecotextile News will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014. The printed ETLG is a 100 + page A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain. As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards. New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability. Read more

		In the October/November 2013 magazine issue The latest zero discharge program update; the latest news from Gap Inc. on its sustainability initiatives; A snapshot of Chinese regulations on chemicals for the textile industry; Sustainability in the Japanese retailer sector. VF Corporation: practical advice on implementation of the Higg Index: Interview: Walther Hoffherr - Executive Director, ETAD; OTTO Group eco-analysis; Latest technical developments on sustainability in man-made fibres; The Cotton Made in Africa and BCI agreement - what it means in practise; Interview: Jason Kibbey reveals the next major moves for the Sustainable Apparel Coalition; The new cotton initiative from Bayer: does it stack up to sustainability?; C&A and its new water saving initiative; and all the latest news, insight, analysis. Subscribe here today

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