October

Leading MSIs 'failing to engage suppliers'

GLOBAL - Cascale, Textile Exchange, the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) and Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) are failing to engage fashion suppliers in their efforts to reduce the industry's impacts, according to a new report. Entitled ...

New shared risk model for fashion’s future

UTRECHT - The fashion system needs a new approach that emphasises collaboration between buyers and suppliers, which a new report terms “shared risk”. This involves buyers and suppliers sharing production risks and rewards by using data science for better planning and ...

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 ...


		Sustainable Apparel's Chinese 'blind spot' The Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE), a leading environmental NGO in China, has released its second in a series of exposés about the severe water pollution problems caused by textile dyeing and finishing in China. The latest report criticises brands such as Marks & Spencer, Disney, Polo Ralph Lauren, JC Penney and Tommy Hilfiger – but also notes that H&M, Nike, Esquel, Levi’s, adidas, Walmart, Burberry and Gap have all proactively followed up on its first report earlier this year. Read More

		Hong Kong event sets broad agenda The Higg Index, water use in China, an organic cotton ‘disconnect’ and the on-going Greenpeace Detox campaign were all central themes at the Sustainable Textiles Conference in Hong Kong, which pulled in 330 delegates from 36 countries, and proved to an influential networking event for brands, textile mills and NGO’s. Read More

		Walmart pilots SMRS on cotton apparel Walmart is in the process of piloting The Sustainability Consortium’s (TSC) Sustainability Measurement and Reporting System (SMRS) with 3,000 suppliers on a range of product categories - including cotton apparel. Nylon, polyester and viscose will be included in the next batch of products, for which the TSC is currently developing a measurement system, to be finalised by February 2013. Read More

		Brands turn to Taiwan for sustainable sourcing A wide range of recycled fibres and fabrics are on show at this week’s Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) exhibition with several exhibitors also espousing the ecological virtues of virgin polypropylene fibres which are finding growing numbers of applications in the functional textiles market for which Taiwan is becoming increasingly renowned. Haydn Davis reports from Taipei. Read More

		RITE event suggests watershed moment A series of spirited and often contentious debates on key issues including closed loop textile recycling, Greenpeace’s Detox campaign and the Higg Index underlined this year’s RITE Group conference as one of the most challenging, inventive events on the sustainable textiles calendar. More than 200 delegates attended this year’s show – this in a week, which also saw simultaneous events taking place in Hong Kong (Sustainable Apparel Coalition), Switzerland (ICAC Cotton Conference) and on a date the week after the Planet Textiles/Textile Exchange joint conference.. Read More

		Waterproof down from Patagonia Patagonia is about to launch a brand new plasma-based coating to create water repellent down, using silicone technology supplied by AeonClad Coatings in which the US outdoor clothing brand has a 15 per cent stake. 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 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 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.*


		NICE and RITE in landmark partnership In a significant textile industry move, the RITE Group and NICE (Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical) have today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties cooperate closely to more effectively address environmental issues in the global textile value chain. Read More

		Huntsman collaborates on waterless dyeing Dyes and chemicals specialist Huntsman has entered a strategic partnership with DyeCoo Textile Systems, a Netherlands-based machinery builder that has developed and built the first commercially available waterless textile dyeing machines that use CO2 instead of water. Read More

		WRAP Tender opportunities: BID FOR PROJECT WORK To support the work of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, WRAP is commissioning new project work. WRAP is looking for individuals or teams to bring industry knowledge and expertise to support their team working with the clothing sector. These tender opportunities will enable you to strategically input into WRAP’s future clothing work and help shape the development of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, as it moves into a new phase. Read More

		Clariant launches sustainability measurement tool Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has developed a new tool using precise data measurement and analysis to help mill and brand owners to accurately compare the resource savings or CO2 emissions of different production processes with the aim of making their products more ecologically and economically sustainable. Read More

		Puma launches new eco-collection Puma is launching an entire line of apparel, shoes, apparel and accessories that is either completely biodegradable or recyclable and 100% Cradle-to-Cradle Basic certified. Read More

		Federated Wiki for Nike Index tool A fully editable version of Nike’s Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) ‘federated wiki’ will be launched in November. The ‘federated wiki’, which will be moderated by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), will allow footwear and apparel companies to use, customise and share materials data – with the aim being to promote greater data transparency and collaboration across 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 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 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.*


		WRAP Tender opportunities: BID FOR PROJECT WORK To support the work of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, WRAP is commissioning new project work. WRAP is looking for individuals or teams to bring industry knowledge and expertise to support their team working with the clothing sector. These tender opportunities will enable you to strategically input into WRAP’s future clothing work and help shape the development of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, as it moves into a new phase. Read More

		Clariant launches sustainability measurement tool Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has developed a new tool using precise data measurement and analysis to help mill and brand owners to accurately compare the resource savings or CO2 emissions of different production processes with the aim of making their products more ecologically and economically sustainable. Read More

		Pacific Textiles backs bio-based enzymes DuPont Biosciences has teamed up with Hong Kong-based Pacific Textiles to demonstrate the sustainability benefits of bio-based enzymes over traditional textile chemistry, which, it claims, looks set to be heading from the laboratory to full-scale commercialisation. Read more

		Brussels eyes up Higg Index Despite the new environmental assessment tool still being in its infancy, both the European Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are understood to be already examining the Higg Index, developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), presumably with a view to using it as the potential basis for future legislative measures. Adrian Wilson reports. Read More

		FTC updates Green Guidance The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has this week updated its ‘Green Guides’ that are designed to help marketers ensure the environmental claims they make about their products are properly substantiated. Read More

		Bio-based alternative for solvents and pigments A collaboration between Proviron and Reverdia has resulted in the introduction of a new bio-based succinic acid that can be used as a solvent and a raw material for fine chemicals such as pigments and UV stabilizers in the textile industry. Read More

		Dow launches anti-microbial for textiles A new fully recyclable silver-based anti-microbial agent, which claims to offer greater reliability and durability to anti-microbial performance, has been launched by Dow Microbial Control (DMC). Read More

		Greenpeace ramps up Detox pressure As part of its global Detox campaign, Greenpeace has asked a number of leading apparel and footwear retailers for details of any relationship they may have (or had) with specific, named textile factories in China, Indonesia and Mexico, who the pressure group believes are flouting international environmental standards. 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 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.*


		WRAP Tender opportunities: BID FOR PROJECT WORK To support the work of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, WRAP is commissioning new project work. WRAP is looking for individuals or teams to bring industry knowledge and expertise to support their team working with the clothing sector. These tender opportunities will enable you to strategically input into WRAP’s future clothing work and help shape the development of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, as it moves into a new phase. Read More

		Brussels eyes up Higg Index Despite the new environmental assessment tool still being in its infancy, both the European Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are understood to be already examining the Higg Index, developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), presumably with a view to using it as the potential basis for future legislative measures. Adrian Wilson reports. Read More

		FTC updates Green Guidance The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has this week updated its ‘Green Guides’ that are designed to help marketers ensure the environmental claims they make about their products are properly substantiated. Read More

		Bio-based alternative for solvents and pigments A collaboration between Proviron and Reverdia has resulted in the introduction of a new bio-based succinic acid that can be used as a solvent and a raw material for fine chemicals such as pigments and UV stabilizers in the textile industry. Read More

		Dow launches anti-microbial for textiles A new fully recyclable silver-based anti-microbial agent, which claims to offer greater reliability and durability to anti-microbial performance, has been launched by Dow Microbial Control (DMC). Read More

		Greenpeace ramps up Detox pressure As part of its global Detox campaign, Greenpeace has asked a number of leading apparel and footwear retailers for details of any relationship they may have (or had) with specific, named textile factories in China, Indonesia and Mexico, who the pressure group believes are flouting international environmental standards. 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 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.*


		Opportunities for African cotton The Zambezi Sun Hotel, a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls and in the midst of Chobe National Park, was the setting for the 5th Cotton Made in Africa (CMiA)/COMPACI conference, where a new memorandum of understanding between Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and CMiA, GM cotton, child labour irrigation and conservation farming were high on the agenda. Read More

		Nike tops sustainability analysis Nike has been ranked as one of the top 11 multi-national companies that justifiably hold leading places within sustainability rankings. Read More

		Strong new partners for Alexium Alexium has signed new development partnership agreements with Bruck Textiles, Australia’s biggest textile manufacturer, and Wilbur Ross’s International Textile Group (ITG), for its environmentally friendly RST treatment technology. Read More

		Sustainable materials forum scoops Cartier award Source4style, the online marketplace connecting designers to sustainable materials has been named the 2011 Cartier Women's Initiative Award winner for North America. Read More

		Solvent-free coatings for textiles A US firm has launched a new series of solvent-free silicone products for textile coatings. The curable Room Temperature Vulcanizate (RTV) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) products from Momentive Performance Materials do not contain any added organotins, phthalates, formaldehyde or solvents. 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

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