November

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 ...

NGOs launch guide to improving EU CSDDD

BRUSSELS - The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC), which works for better pay and conditions for the world's garment workers, has linked up with eight other NGOs to publish a new guide to the European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). It ...


		Wool looks to prove its eco credentials Leading global wool organisations are ramping up their efforts to establish improved information about wool's environmental credentials in the wake of a review of available wool research that suggests it is currently difficult to provide "a single defensible quantification of the environmental impact of wool from existing published LCAs." Read More

		Higg Index downloads hit 1000 More than 1000 organisations spanning all segments of the apparel and footwear industries have downloaded and use the Higg Index since it was launched in July by the Sustainable Apparel Coalitions (SAC). Read More

		African cotton claims lower impact A recently concluded Life Cycle Assessment of Cotton Made in Africa, claims that cotton grown under this initiative can have up to a 40 per cent lower Greenhouse Gas Footprint, as well as significant savings in water consumption due to the cotton being rain-fed. Read More

		French environmental scheme completes pilot Following the successful completion of a year-long trial of the Grenelle de l'Environnement to promote recycling via carbon footprint product labelling in France, a report is currently being completed for the country's parliament outlining its achievements. Read More

		AAFA publishes updated RSL The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has published the eleventh edition of the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL), covering apparel, footwear, travel goods, home textiles and other fashion accessories. 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 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 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 ofHigg 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.*


		Organic Cotton - down but not out The not-for-profit Textile Exchange has released its sixth annual Organic Cotton Market Report, which reveals a massive 37 per cent drop in organic cotton production in 2011, despite a brand survey that indicated a high proportion of retailers would actually expand their use of organic cotton. The current top users of organic cotton include H&M, C&A, Nike and Inditex.n. Read More

		UK project bolsters organic wool Organic wool is being championed in two new UK projects aimed at linking up the organic wool textile supply and processing chain with fashion designers.As part ofthe Wales Supply Chain Project a feasibility study is looking at the opportunities for organic wool – primarily Welsh wool – and exploring how organic wool producers can best capitalise on the growing popularity of organic products. Read More

		Plan calls for UK textile industry boost UK Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable will today be joined by British designer Sir Paul Smith and David Wootton, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, to back a plan which could help resurrect the UK textile manufacturing sector, create up to 200,000 new jobs and create a more sustainable way of producing textiles and clothing. Read More

		Textile fibres…from slime We’ve had textile fibres from pineapple, bananas, crab shells, stinging nettles and even milk. Yet now we have the latest improbable – and perhaps slightly disturbing – source of commercial natural fibres…textiles from hagfish slime. Read More

		‘Bleak’ outlook for cotton supply and use Sluggish global economic growth is hitting cotton production and mill use and contributing to a “bleak” outlook for cotton supply and use for 2012/13 according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). Global cotton production and mill use are forecast at 25.9 million tons and 23.4 million tons respectively – an oversupply of 2.4 million tons. 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 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 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 ofHigg 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.*


		Progress on zero toxic textile chemicals Leading apparel brands involved in the road map to zero discharge of hazardous textile chemicals in their supply chains by 2020 have reported strong progress after the most recent meeting in Portland, Oregon. Read More

		ISPO Munich introduces Textrends Forum Leading international sports business trade show ISPO Munich is adding a new forum to its innovation and trend portfolio, which will allow manufacturers of basic textile products like fabrics, membranes and zippers to present their innovations to international sports business professionals. Read More

		Poole launches new co-polymer polyester Poole Company has launched a new atmospherically dyeable, co-polymer polyester fibre which as well as resulting in deeper dye penetration over standard polyester or cotton, also allows mills to reduce energy consumption during the dyeing process. Read More

		Greenpeace wants fluorinated textile ban Global pressure group Greenpeace claims that leading outdoor apparel brands such as Jack Wolfskin, The North Face, Patagonia, Kaikkialla and Marmot are selling women’s and children’s clothing that have traces of potentially hazardous fluorine-based chemicals used in the membranes, coatings and repellant finishes of these fabrics. Read More

		Levi’s joins Coca-Cola’s Ekocycle brand Levi’s has joined Ekocycle, the brand initiative set up by Coca Cola and musical artist will.i.am to help educate consumers about everyday recycling choices and identify products – such as assorted plastic bottles and aluminium cans – that can be recycled for fashionable and lifestyle products. 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 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 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 ofHigg 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.*


		M&S updates Plan A progress Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported on the half-year progress of its eco and ethical Plan A programme, which shows that 105 of the 180 commitments have now been achieved with a further 18 on course to be completed by April 2012. Read More

		Recycled apparel firm opens US store SustainU, which is renowned for only producing apparel using fabrics made from 100% recycled materials, has opened its first retail store in the USA. Read More

		Dyeing technology boosts fabric manufacturer Fabric manufacturer Wah Fung Group has released a report showing that its Cold Pad Batch dyeing technology has helped it achieve significant carbon and water savings in fabric manufacturing compared with the conventional processes using exhaust dyeing. Read More

		NICE launches sustainable consumption project The Danish Fashion Institute and BSR have teamed up to create a framework for engaging consumers on the sustainable consumption of fashion. Read More

		Textile firm publishes sustainability report Textile giant Central Textiles has released its 2010 Sustainability Report which as well as outlining the steps taken to improve its energy efficiency and reduce its water usage, also outlines future plans for helping reduce the group’s overall carbon footprint. 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 Baroness Lola Young, OBE; Sun Ruihze, Vice President, CNTAC, China; Martin Hojsik, Greenpeace International. Toxic free industry? Adidas, Nike, H&M and others team up; Water conservation in dyeing; Sustainable cotton seed supply; View from the East what can Asia teach the west?; Planet Textiles and RITE Group reports in full; M&S in Turkish eco-fabric trials; China's plans for sustainable textiles to 2016; Zambia cotton special; Latest synthetic fibre advances; Wool sector fights back against LCA's; Latest news, insight and analysis. And much more ... Regulars: Eco-Technical, News, Analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 to subscribe to the printed magazine + online archived back issues + premium online access. Read More


		Brands publish zero discharge roadmap A group of the world’s largest clothing retailers and brands have teamed up to develop a joint ‘roadmap’ towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in their textile supply chains by 2020. Read More

		Tanatex adopts C2C approach Tanatex has ramped up its dedication to environmentally friendly textile finishing techniques with the introduction a new Cradle to Cradle (C2C) system approach for a complete, discontinuous bleaching, dyeing and finishing process for cellulosics. Read More

		World’s first fully renewable, biobased PET In producing laboratory-scale samples of the world’s first fully renewable biobased PET fibre, researchers in Japan claim to have found a viable and more sustainable alternative material feedstock for the production of polyester textiles. Read More

		RadiciGroup opts for GRI sustainability reporting Details of the RadiciGroup’s initiatives and objectives in the area of corporate social responsibility can be found the company’s latest Sustainability Report, which has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Read More

		Discarded fishing nets turned into nylon yarns Italian synthetic fibre producer Aquafil has developed a new 100% recycled nylon 6 yarn for textiles and clothing, which is made from pre- and post-consumer waste such as discarded fishing nets, old carpets and plastics from cars. 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

		Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy Interviews: Two minutes with Shrey Chaudary, CEO, Pratibha Syntex; Stefano Cochis, Director, Filature Miroglio; Toxic Shock: Response to the Greenpeace 'Detox' campaign. Green Standards: new eco-labels updates; Bioplastics - todays's revolution? bio-crops such as sugar cane; Food, fuel or fashion? a case for man-made cellulosics; Eco-technical innovations; ITMA round-up: New eco- innovations from the show; China’s eco-textile city plan; Developments on the Yangtze river; Cotton LCA and organic analysis: insights into the sustainable cotton sectors.and all the latest news and analysis. Regulars: Eco-Technical, News, Analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More

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Puma and Decathlon honoured by ‘good works’ index

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Active Apparel Group earns B Corp status

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Lenzing boss aims to navigate economic headwinds

YORK – As he eases into his new role as the CEO of Lenzing, Rohit Aggarwal explains that despite market volatility and uncertainty in the textile sector, he welcomes more stringent environmental regulations, saying that textile-to-textile recycling also remains a ...