RITE outlines GM textile debate
Issues surrounding the use of genetically modified (GM) technology within the clothing and textile industries have been outlined in a new document released by the UK not-for-profit organisation the RITE Group.

Alliances boost Taiwan sustainable textiles
On the eve of the 14th TITAS – the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show in Taiwan, the industry revealed a raft of new fabric innovations with ‘low carbon’ fibres, energy-saving textiles, recycled nylon and recycled polyester well to the fore. By Adrian Wilson in Taipei.

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Bangladesh conference to address CSR issues
A conference in Bangladesh later this month will address the corporate and social responsibility of German business development in the country.

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Ethical supply chain concerns at IAF conference
Discussions over ethical production practices and global price issues dominated the 26th International Apparel Federation’s World Apparel Convention, writes Carlijn Linscheer, CSR textile.com, in Hong Kong.

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Amsterdam to host sustainable fashion event
Organic Exchange and Made-By are to hold the next in their series of joint seminars in Amsterdam next month with issues surrounding the sustainable fashion industry high on the agenda.

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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.

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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.

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RITE Group event a sell out
It was standing room only at the 4th annual RITE Group conference in London yesterday where around 230 delegates from all areas of the textile sector squeezed into Central Hall, Westminster, to hear about the latest on sustainable textile production, consumer behaviour, government initiatives and ethical sourcing.

FTC proposes ‘Green Guide’ revision
The USA’s Federal Trade Commission has proposed a series of revisions to the guidance that it gives companies to help them avoid making misleading environmental claims.

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Haggar launches recycled collection
Men’s apparel brand Haggar Clothing has launched a new collection of men's trousers made with Unifi’s Repreve recycled fibre.

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BCI launches tracking system amid flood concerns
With concerns over flood damaged crops in Pakistan still lingering, the Better Cotton Initiative has developed an online bale tracking system to provide added assurances that its bales on sale actually contain Better Cotton.

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M&S to use recycled clothing labels
Marks & Spencer is to use around two million recycled drinks bottles to make over 300 million clothing care labels a year.  The new labels will start to appear in M&S clothing in stores early next year.

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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.

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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.

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