September

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 ...

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Wednesday 17 September 2014

Textiles targeted in China 'water wars'

China's pursuit of water security poses an "existential threat" to the fashion industry as policy makers increasingly target textiles –- one of the country's most polluting, water intensive sectors which emits "lots of wastewater for not a lot of money."

Lenzing updates on Tencel facility

Premiere Vision

Production is well underway, and working up to full capacity at its new 67,000 tonne Tencel fibre facility in Austria, according to Robert van de Kerkhof, chief commercial officer at Lenzing. Stacey Dove reports from Première Vision.

Polluting dye-maker ordered to demolish factory

A Chinese textile dye maker has been ordered to demolish its factory after authorities discovered that it had spent ten years discharging waste water into one of the country’s largest deserts – severely polluting the environment.

CmiA revenue pass €1m mark

Income from Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) license fees to textile companies and fashion brands surpassed the EURO one million mark for the first time in 2013.

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Sheep welfare on IWTO programme

IWTO

Sheep welfare, wool recycling opportunities and REACH legislation are all on the programme at the IWTO Multi Stakeholder Meeting which takes place in Belgium on 1 December.

H&M launches Conscious denim collection

H&M

H&M is to launch a new denim collection which draws on expertise from Spanish denim consultants Jeanologia to assess the environmental impact, including energy and water use of garments.

Source it spotlights sustainable production

Texprocess

Next year's 'Source it' area, which runs concurrently with Texprocess and looks at the latest textile technologies and production techniques, will have a particular focus on environmentally friendly and socially fair production in the garment sector.

Ecotextile News Aug/Sept 2014

IN MOST RECENT ISSUE:The big question: do you really see more transparency?, Testing times for organic cotton, Two Minutes with: Baptiste Carriere-Pradal, new European head of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Spotlight on China's supply chains, Bangladesh Accord: laws that lack bite, Adidas candid on PFC challenge,Outdoor 2014 hits the right notes, M&S - world's most sustainable retailer?, Italy plays catch-up on sustainability, WWF and IKEA BCI progress, SAC has 'work cut out' on Higg adoption, Phil Patterson on the ZDHC's MRSL - pragmatism over procrastination, Two minutes with: Frouke Bruinsma, G-Star corporate responsibility manager,The Bigger Picture – Sunset organic cotton industry? Let's hope not, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Textile dyeing sustainability initiatives seminar

The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC), a charity which works to advance colour science and technology, will host an event on sustainability initiatives in textile dyeing and printing, including the impact of Greenpeace’s Detox campaign, later this month.

Calls for holistic approach on water use

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Fashion companies must look beyond their own water usage, and engage with water management strategies beyond their own supply chains in order to help tackle the water impacts and risks of the textile industry.

Atmospheric CO2 reaches record levels

OMM WMO A dramatic rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide saw levels of Greenhouse gases reach record levels in 2013, according to new figures from The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

Organic cotton aim for Columbia

The latest initiative from the Textile Cluster Preparation of Tolima (CTCT) aims to develop organic cotton production in Columbia, in turn increasing textile imports and exports throughout the country.

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Recycled fibres for luxury fashion retailer

Textile wheel

A new ‘fully-integrated’ fashion supply chain platform, which is working with Gucci and incorporates pre-consumer waste yarns into fabrics and clothing collections will be launched at this month’s Première Vision in Paris.

New EU tool for hazardous chemicals

ECHA

A new tool for importers and exporters of hazardous chemicals, has been introduced by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to manage the import and export of very hazardous chemicals in supply chains.

BCI selected as Launch Nordic Innovator

Launch Nordic

The Better Cotton Initiative has been selected as one of Launch Nordic's top nine Innovators for 2014. The sustainable cotton standard received the accolade after submitting a successful 2014 'Launch Challenge' application.

Ecotextile News Aug/Sept 2014

IN THE LATEST ISSUE:The big question: do you really see more transparency?, Testing times for organic cotton, Two Minutes with: Baptiste Carriere-Pradal, new European head of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Spotlight on China's supply chains, Bangladesh Accord: laws that lack bite, Adidas candid on PFC challenge,Outdoor 2014 hits the right notes, M&S - world's most sustainable retailer?, Italy plays catch-up on sustainability, WWF and IKEA BCI progress, SAC has 'work cut out' on Higg adoption, Phil Patterson on the ZDHC's MRSL - pragmatism over procrastination, Two minutes with: Frouke Bruinsma, G-Star corporate responsibility manager,The Bigger Picture – Sunset organic cotton industry? Let's hope not, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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Ecotextile News e-bulletin

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Ecotextile News website gets a facelift

After several months of behind-the-scenes development, planning, and serious hard work, we are delighted to present to you the brand new Ecotextile News website. The fresh, vibrant feel and look of the site does, we hope, go some way to reflecting an issue – sustainability in the global textile sector – which is in the throes of great change right now.

Hans Rosling confirmed for Planet Textiles

Swedish statistician, TED speaker and academic Hans Rosling has been announced as the keynote speaker at sustainable textiles event Planet Textiles, to be held in Shanghai in March 2015.

H&M in Ethiopian textile partnership

H&M has formed a new partnership with Swedfund, an investment arm of the Swedish government, with the goal of bolstering environmental and social standards in Ethiopia's textile industry.

Report calls for more cotton farmer support

More support for smallholder cotton farmers is needed from brands and retailers in order to reduce the industry’s water footprint, and to increase farmer training, according to a new report from sustainable cotton supply chain business Cotton Connect.

Adidas updates on bluesign collaboration

Sportswear giant the adidas Group has shared progress on its partnership with textile chemical sustainability specialist bluesign, including a move to suppliers now only working with bluesign approved chemicals when manufacturing adidas products.

Fashion brands fail safety testing

Chemicals Tests conducted by a Chinese government inspection body have reportedly found that retailers H&M, Mango, Forever 21 and Zara failed to meet quality and safety standards, following six months of ‘consumer hazard’ tests.

New textile fibre recovery project

A collaboration of sustainable textile focused businesses is set to market a new method for recovering, recycling and reusing end-of-life textiles made from different types of blended fibres.

Ecotextile News Aug/Sept 2014

ETN Aug Sept IN THE LATEST ISSUE:The big question: do you really see more transparency?, Testing times for organic cotton, Two Minutes with: Baptiste Carriere-Pradal, new European head of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Spotlight on China's supply chains, Bangladesh Accord: laws that lack bite, Adidas candid on PFC challenge,Outdoor 2014 hits the right notes, M&S - world's most sustainable retailer?, Italy plays catch-up on sustainability, WWF and IKEA BCI progress, SAC has 'work cut out' on Higg adoption, Phil Patterson on the ZDHC's MRSL - pragmatism over procrastination, Two minutes with: Frouke Bruinsma, G-Star corporate responsibility manager,The Bigger Picture – Sunset organic cotton industry? Let's hope not, and all the latest news, insight, analysis.

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		Intertextile to debut 'All About Sustainability' zone SHANGHAI – In response to the continued focus on environmental issues within the global apparel fabrics sector, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will next month feature the ‘All about Sustainability’ zone for the first time along with collections from Patagonia and H&M. The new zone complements the Planet Textiles Conference on sustainability, which also runs concurrently with the exhibition next month on 22^nd October. Read more

		Retailers pledge organic cotton support TEXAS – After recent production falls, the future looks a little brighter for the organic cotton sector, according to a new market report published today by US-based not-for-profit Textile Exchange. The report says that 71 per cent of retailers it surveyed will boost their use of organic cotton in 2013 with C&A topping the lists of organic cotton users by volume and the percentage growth over the previous year. Read more

		Spider venom could strike at cotton pests BRISBANE – Scientists in Australia have found that the venom of the tarantula spider could be potentially used as a new bioinsecticide to protect cotton crops from the devastating effects of the bollworm pest. The discovery of a new protein which could be ingested by the bollworm, could not only help to lower the use of synthetic pesticides and their harmful environmental impacts, but also address the problem of insect resistance to chemical pesticides. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Sustainability Manager • European Outdoor Group, Lake District, UK. The successful candidate will provide expertise and interpretation of complex sustainability issues in the textiles sector including chemicals, waste and energy. As well as having a broad understanding of sustainability issues, the job involves informing the board of the European Outdoor Group as well as membership on new issues leading to development of the EOG's sustainability strategy. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		Patagonia calls for 'Responsible economy' NEW YORK CITY – US apparel and outdoor gear brand Patagonia has today launched a new environmental campaign, ‘The Responsible Economy’, which aims to challenge the assumption that an economy based on growth and increased consumption is tantamount to prosperity. Read more

		IAF working on sustainability framework SHANGHAI - The International Apparel Federation (IAF) announced that it is working on a global framework for sustainability as it kicked off the 29th IAF World Fashion Convention which this year takes place in China for the first time. Read more

		Planet Textiles 2013 - REGISTER NOW - Full Speaker schedule HERE. VF Corp., Otto Group, Marks & Spencer, Esprit, ZDHC, Sustainable Apparel Coalition ... and more speakers. The full schedule for this year's Planet Textiles Conference is to be held 22 October 2013 in Shanghai is available HERE. Jointly organised by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issues of sustainability in the global textile sector. REGISTER HERE to reserve your place.

		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 e£ 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


		Gap, Limited Brands and PVH join the ZDHC Leading US apparel retailers Gap Inc., Limited Brands and PVH have all become signatories to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme and have been joined by new Associate Members: the European Outdoor Group and German Fashion as the ZDHC looks to ramp up its progress to reduce the environmental impact of textiles in their global supply chains. Read more

		M&S to gather supply chain feedback Marks & Spencer will use mobile technology to gather feedback directly from 22,500 workers in its clothing supply chains in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as part of a new deal it has signed with social enterprise technology provider, Good World Solutions. The retailer will carry out four surveys over the next year, collecting feedback on subjects such as working conditions, job satisfaction and training. Read more

		Two thirds of chemical firms flout REACH measures Two thirds of inspected downstream chemical users have been found to be non-compliant with one or more provisions of REACH or CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) obligations in a major European survey of more than 1,000 companies. Non-compliance issues included registration and notification contraventions, not providing proper information on hazardous chemicals downstream, and poor application of risk management measures. Read more

		Net-a-Porter and GCC launch eco-collections Luxury retailer Net-A-Porter and Livia Firth's Green Carpet Challenge (GCC) have launched a new collection of clothing made by British designers to the “highest sustainable standards”, a fifth of the proceeds of which will be donated to AIDS awareness organisation, RED. Christopher Bailey, Victoria Beckham, Christopher Kane, Erdem, Roland Mouret have all designed two pieces – each in line with GCC’s “ethical benchmarking.” Read more

		FTC proposes wool labelling changes As part of its current systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Wool Products Labelling Rules, which require that labels on wool products such as textiles disclose the manufacturer’s or marketer’s name, the country where the product was processed or manufactured, and information about the fibre content. Comments must be received by November 25, 2013. Read more

		CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Trade Relationship Manager • Soil Association, Bristol, UK. Playing the lead role in driving growth of ethical and organic schemes within the Health & Beauty and Textiles sector, you will manage external relationships with the organic trade, retailers and other relevant stakeholders to maximise the use of the Soil Association symbol and standards. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/18xFPzY. For more information and the opportunity to apply, visit: Careers in Textiles.

		Planet Textiles 2013 - ONE MONTH TO GO! This year's Planet Textiles Conference is to be held 22 October 2013 in Shanghai. Jointly organised by Ecotextile News and Messe Frankfurt, Planet Textiles tackles the crucial issues of sustainability in the global textile sector. Sponsorship opportunities and VIP packages are now available. For enquiries please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 e£ 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

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