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 ...


		Circular economy an "enormous business opportunity" Closed loop ways of working represent a huge opportunity for textile businesses - but the financial figures need to stack up for those involved in the supply chain for closed loop systems to become mainstream. Read more

		New Jack Wolfskin suppliers report Outdoor apparel retailer Jack Wolfskin haS published its third Supplier Social Report, providing information on its suppliers and the social standards they adhere to, including the brand’s collaboration with the Fair Wear Foundation and work on fair wages, environmental protection, fire protection and building safety. Read more

		M&S Plan A progress Marks and Spencer has shared progress updates on its Plan A environmental and ethical programme, which aims to make M&S the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015, including a new charity partnership to protect one million Amazon rainforest trees, a health campaign for Cambodian garment workers, and 392,000 unwanted clothing items ‘shwopped’ in a One Day Wardrobe Clearout event. 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.

		Radici conforms to European environmental benchmarks Radici Chimica SpA, which makes nylon 6,6 yarns for the textile industry has become the first chemical company in Europe to obtain product and environmental footprint certificates in line with European Commission LCA-based requirements. Read more

		Sustainable design from Levi Strauss A sustainable design process, said to reduce water and energy consumption and support garment worker well-being, has been debuted by Levi Strauss in its latest apparel collection for men – Dockers Wellthread – at the company’s new innovation lab in San Francisco. 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


		India approves US$10 billion eco-project India’s government has pledged around US$10 billion towards the launch of a new ‘Integrated Processing Development’ program in a bid to clean up the country’s polluting textile industry. Read more

		Lawsuits underline C8 textile chemistry risks The potential health risks posed by C8 fluorine chemistry – widely used to make water and stain repellent coatings for textiles – have once again come under the spotlight with news that nine US residents with cancer and other diseases, have filed new federal lawsuits against chemical business DuPont. Read more

		Textile eco-tool gains traction One year on from the launch of its ‘One Way’ tool to help brands and textile mills accurately measure and then reduce the environmental impact and costs of wet processing, Archroma – formerly Clariant – reports significant progress on its new system. Ecotextile News finds out more. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PROGRAM LEADER - Water & Hazardous Chemicals, Global Production This global fashion brand offers collections that are wide-ranging and varied for women, men, teenagers and children. Based in Hong Kong, you will be globally responsible for driving the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemical program as well as the water stewardship program for Global Production. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		SCAP 2020 commitment gains momentum Aiming to reduce the carbon, waste and water footprints of clothing they supply or receive in the UK, 35 companies and retailers including Whistles, Arcadia Group, Marks and Spencer and Tesco, have now signed the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) 2020 Commitment, which sees the clothing sector working together to reduce its environmental impact. Read more

		TE seminar tackles deforestation Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference, which takes place next week in Istanbul, will run a timely seminar on ‘protecting our forests’ to look at what can be done to prevent endangered forests being cut down and pulped to make man-made fabrics like rayon and viscose. 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


		Record figures for Oeko-Tex certifications The past 12 months have seen a record 11,806 'Standard 100' certificates issued under Swiss environmental textile certification system, Oeko-Tex. The Oeko-Tex Association have also announced the launch of of STeP (Sustainable Textile Production) - a revised version of its Standard 1000 which measures sustainability in production plants. Read More

		Tejin's bio-polyester selected by Nissan Eco Circle Plantfiber, the bio-derived polyester fibre developed by global Japanese technology business Tejin, has been selected for use in the seats and interior trim surface of the Nissan Leaf. It is the first time this textile fibre has been used for the interiors of a mass-produced vehicle. Read More

		Sustainable rebrand for Modal fibre Lenzing's Modal fibre is undergoing a significant rebranding exercise, which the Austrian company says better reflects the fibre's increasingly sustainable profile. With nearly half of all Lenzing Modal production manufactured using the new Modal Edelweiss production technology, the slogan "Makes the World a Softer Place" will be changed to "CO2 Neutral Softness by Edelweiss Technology". Read More

		Dystar unveils 2011 sustainability report Global textile auxiliaries and colorants supplier DyStar Group has unveiled its 2nd Annual Sustainability Report, which monitors its performance on energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste-water and waste. Read More

		Cotton initiative expands in Zimbabwe The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Initiative will begin working with around 30,000 smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe with the 2012/13 cotton harvest expected to yield around 18,700 tonnes of ginned cotton. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards is now available in printed and electronic format. Read More

		136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. 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 December/January issue of the magazine - OUT NEXT WEEK! Greenpeace has reignited the debate on fluorinated repellent chemicals, RITE Group 2012 round up, Can fast fashion slow down? feature from Dr Pamela Ravasio, brands involved in the Roadmap to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals speak to Ecotextile News about their next steps, Simon Ferringo asks whether the Soil Association should rethink their marketing strategy, mixed messages from Walmart on their sustainability efforts, 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.*


		Tejin's bio-polyester selected by Nissan Eco Circle Plantfiber, the bio-derived polyester fibre developed by global Japanese technology business Tejin, has been selected for use in the seats and interior trim surface of the Nissan Leaf. It is the first time this textile fibre has been used for the interiors of a mass-produced vehicle. Read More
		Record figures for Oeko-Tex certifications The past 12 months have seen a record 11,806 'Standard 100' certificates issued under Swiss environmental textile certification system, Oeko-Tex. The Oeko-Tex Association have also announced the launch of of STeP (Sustainable Textile Production) - a revised version of its Standard 1000 which measures sustainability in production plants. Read More

		Sustainable rebrand for Modal fibre Lenzing's Modal fibre is undergoing a significant rebranding exercise, which the Austrian company says better reflects the fibre's increasingly sustainable profile. With nearly half of all Lenzing Modal production manufactured using the new Modal Edelweiss production technology, the slogan "Makes the World a Softer Place" will be changed to "CO2 Neutral Softness by Edelweiss Technology". Read More

		Dystar unveils 2011 sustainability report Gobal textile auxilaries and colorants supplier DyStar Group has unveiled its 2nd Annual Sustainability Report, which monitors its performance on energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, wastewater and waste. Read More
		Cotton initiative expands in Zimbabwe The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Initiative will begin working with around 30,000 smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe with the 2012/13 cotton harvest expected to yield around 18,700 tonnes of ginned cotton. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – now available The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards will be available for purchase next week. Read More

		136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide: The Insider's Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. 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 October-November 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: two minutes with Detlef Braun, Member of the Board, Messe Frankfurt; and Joost Oorthuizen, Executive Director at IDH; Central Textiles completes module assessment of Higg Index; an in-depth look at how retailers can 'brand' sustainability and choose between metrics; in-person report from Munich Fashion Start which delivered on sustainability; exclusive review of innovative new denim softening technology from Jeanologia; detailed advice on how to tackle GM issues; FAST Retail's latest CSR report reviewed 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.*


		Toxic chemicals found in Greenpeace shirts The Greenpeace campaign to 'detox' the global textile supply chain has suffered an embarrassment, after the chemicals it was campaigning to abolish were found its own t-shirts and headwear. The pressure group has now suspended sales of all its textile merchandise. Read More

		Machinery tour to highlight CO2 savings Dyeing and finishing equipment supplier Bruckner has embarked on an 'Eco Tour of India' in a bid to help the country's manufacturers reduce their overall CO2 emissions. Bruckner's roadshow is in a joint program between the German Investment and Development Association and the German Department of the Environment program which aims to market and distribute heat-recovery technology in developing countries. Read More

		Patagonia launches plant based wetsuit After four years of working together, Patagonia and Yulex have co-developed a unique material that allows us to make a wetsuit that is 60 per cent guayule (plant) based. Guayule is a renewable, non-food crop that requires very little water, is grown domestically in the US, uses no pesticides, and in comparison to traditional neoprene, has a very clean manufacturing process. Read More

		Greenpeace launches new report After having withdrawn all of own textile merchandise due to contamination, Greenpeace is increasing the pressure on fashion brands with a new report that identifies high levels of toxic chemicals found on clothing items at companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, Armarni, Metersbonwe, Espirit, Mango, Calvin Klein, Jack & Jones and Victoria's Secret. Read More

		Speedo backs sustainability project Swimwear brand Speedo is supporting a new research project between De Montford University (DMU) and Loughborough University to explore new enzyme and laser textile technologies that could boost the sustainability of the industry. Read More

		Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – now available The 2012 edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide containing all of the relevant updates to over 50 different ecotextile labels and standards will be available for purchase next week. Read More

		136-page Sustainable Cotton Guide: The Insider's Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. 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 October-November 2012 issue of the magazine - OUT NOW Interviews: two minutes with Detlef Braun, Member of the Board, Messe Frankfurt; and Joost Oorthuizen, Executive Director at IDH; Central Textiles completes module assessment of Higg Index; an in-depth look at how retailers can 'brand' sustainability and choose between metrics; in-person report from Munich Fashion Start which delivered on sustainability; exclusive review of innovative new denim softening technology from Jeanologia; detailed advice on how to tackle GM issues; FAST Retail's latest CSR report reviewed 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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