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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 ...


		Planet Textile Shanghai breaks new ground The Greenpeace Detox report proved to be a major talking point at yesterday’s Planet Textiles event on sustainable sourcing here in Shanghai as a leading Chinese textile industry figure predicted major change in the way China’s textile sector will approach environmental issues. John Mowbray reports. Read More

		UK hosiery firm receives M&S eco-award A hosiery manufacturer has become the first UK clothing factory to be awarded eco-factory status by Marks & Spencer (M&S). Read More

		Recycled bras fuel sustainability drive A recycling initiative at Triumph International has seen the underwear maker collect more than 200,000 unwanted and old bras for re-processing into fuel for industrial use. Read More

		Berlin Fashion Week gets ethical boost The Ethical Fashion Show Berlin will launch in January 2012 as an independent event in that runs in tandem with Berlin Fashion Week. The event, organised by Messe Frankfurt will take place at Berlin’s established fashion event venue ewerk. Read More

		RITE event measures up to expectations The RITE Group conference on textile supply chain traceability and ‘how to avoid greenwash’ attracted over 200 delegates to Central Hall, Westminster where the big issues turned out to be traceability and supply chain metrics and the issue of collaboration within the sector. Read More

		Recruitment: Environmental Supply Chain Consultant, Made-By Dutch-based eco-textile and ethical organisation MADE-BY is looking to recruit an Environmental Supply Chain Consultant. Click below for a full job description and contact details. Read More

		New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. 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


		TITAS open for sustainable sourcing Eco-friendly fabrics and sustainable production methods are high on the agenda at this week’s Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS). Read More

		Chemical firm takes Ingeo stake NatureWorks, maker of the biopolymer which is used in Ingeo branded fibres and textiles, is to receive a US$150 million equity investment from Thailand’s largest chemical producer Read More

		American Eagle partners on denim recycling American Eagle Outfitters, Inc and Cotton Incorporated have teamed up as part of a denim recycling program which will take place in 850 American Eagle Outfitters stores and 47 college campuses across the USA. Read More

		Bemis gets bluesign accreditation Bemis Associates Inc, a manufacturer of heat seal films for the apparel and footwear industries, has achieved bluesign certification for its portfolio of Sewfree adhesive films and seam sealing tapes. Read More

		C.L.A.S.S shows sustainable fashion at Milan show C.L.A.S.S., the sustainability forum for textiles and design, showcased a range of its partners' innovative and eco-friendly fashion collections at the recent White show, the Milan-based womenswear and accessories fashion trade show. Read More

		Recruitment: Environmental Supply Chain Consultant, Made-By Dutch-based eco-textile and ethical organisation MADE-BY is looking to recruit an Environmental Supply Chain Consultant. Click below for a full job description and contact details. Read More

		New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. 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


		Huntsman to restructure Textile Effects business Huntsman has announced a strategic overhaul of its Textile Effects business that could include the possible closure of its production facilities and business support offices in Basel, Switzerland. Read More

		Planet Textile delegate places now at a premium Delegate places at this year’s Planet Textiles, the annual event on sustainability, which takes place on October 19th in China, are now at a premium with potential visitors urged to sign up now in order to secure a place. Read More

		Zambia cotton project gets Otto Group support The Otto Group and the Aid by Trade Foundation have launched a project to promote Zambia's school infrastructure through a Cotton made in Africa project. Read More

		Protective clothing application for Crailar Flax fibre maker Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. has entered into a short term agreement with protective clothing company Westex to evaluate the processing of its 'Crailer' textile fibre. Read More

		Jeanologia laser increases environmental credentials Jeanologia, the Spanish research and development firm has increased the speeds of its laser technology, enhancing the environmental potential of its and dry denim garment processing. Read More

		New guidebook on cotton and sustainability MCL Global, the publisher of the influential Ecotextile News magazine will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain. 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


	Huntsman launches new water saving dyes Huntsman Textile Effects (TE) has launched a new range of reactive dye technology for cotton that tests show can reduce water and energy consumption by a massive 50% . Read More

	EOG strikes Brussels deal The European Outdoor Group has struck an agreement with the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry which will see the latter provide invaluable input to the EOG’s Sustainability Working Group (SWG) – Standards and Regulations Committee. Read More

	RadiciGroup launches new Ingeo yarn RadiciGroup has launched a new yarn made from Ingeo, the polylactic acid fibre made from corn starch, which is said to combine the advantages of natural and synthetic fibres. Read More

	CSF launches India sourcing scheme The Centre for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion has developed a new online resource to engage the fashion industry in a dialogue about sustainable sourcing in India. Read More

	RITE Group names 2011 date The RITE Group steering committee has announced that next year’s annual conference on sustainable textiles will once again take place in London, but this time on the 12th October 2011. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - NOW PUBLISHED Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, has published a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide which can be ordered securely on-line through the 'read more' link below - for just £29. Read More

	Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy October 2010 issue: Jean therapy, Levi Strauss expands its E-valuate supplier initiative; Vaude, a multi-pronged approach to sustainability; Dye transparency, tracing dyestuffs through the supply chain with Tesco; Testing feature; Sustainability themes at Texworld and Expofil...and all the latest news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More


	Green nylon and spandex ‘breakthrough’ Genetically engineered organisms may be the key to producing ‘green’ versions of key intermediate chemicals to produce nylon and spandex fibres from renewable feedstocks instead of using crude oil or natural gas. Read More

	Is Wal-Mart scaling back on organic cotton? Wal-Mart recently announced intentions to ramp up its commitment to sustainable agriculture, and last year made commitments to make its Faded Glory brand 100 per cent more sustainable, but reports from India indicate the global retail giant could be cutting back on its use of organic cotton. Read More

	New process for low temperature bleaching Dutch chemical firm Tanatex has teamed up with Italian textile finisher G. Tosi S.p.a., to develop a new low temperature bleaching process for mercerised cotton. Mercerisation is a chemical treatment applied to cotton textiles to permanently impart a greater affinity for dyes and various chemical finishes. Read More

	Report: retailers breach REACH guidelines A newly released report claims that some of Europe’s largest retailers are failing to provide consumers with information on toxic substances used in their products as required by REACH regulations. Read More

	RITE Group names 2011 date The RITE Group steering committee has announced that next year’s annual conference on sustainable textiles will once again take place in London, but this time on the 12th October 2011. Read More

	Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - NOW PUBLISHED Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, has published a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide which can be ordered securely on-line through the 'read more' link below - for just £29. Read More

	Sign up to ensure you receive a regular copy October 2010 issue: Jean therapy, Levi Strauss expands its E-valuate supplier initiative; Vaude, a multi-pronged approach to sustainability; Dye transparency, tracing dyestuffs through the supply chain with Tesco; Testing feature; Sustainability themes at Texworld and Expofil...and all the latest news and analysis. Call us on: +44 1977 708488 for a sample copy. Read More

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