SPONSORED CONTENT – As China’s economy firmly bounces back and the country’s trade fairs are back in full swing, the…Read the full story… Trade fairs resumes with a strong shade of green in China
Microfibres in seafood may be underestimated – study
PORTSMOUTH – Plastic and microfibre accumulation in seafoods may be underestimated, claims new research. A study team from the UK…Read the full story… Microfibres in seafood may be underestimated – study
Lenzing collaborates on wood-orange lyocell fibre
LENZING – Austrian fibre maker, Lenzing, has announced a collaboration with Italian company, Orange Fiber, to produce the first lyocell…Read the full story… Lenzing collaborates on wood-orange lyocell fibre
Australians value ethical fashion but fail to take action
SYDNEY – Australian consumers believe ethical fashion purchasing is important but are failing to follow through on their own beliefs,…Read the full story… Australians value ethical fashion but fail to take action
Panda and Oritain partner for traceable hemp fibre
TEXAS – US-based industrial hemp specialist, Panda Biotech, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with scientific traceability company, Oritain, to…Read the full story… Panda and Oritain partner for traceable hemp fibre
France passes laws on eco labelling for textiles
PARIS – The French Parliament has passed new legislation which will introduce mandatory environmental labelling for all consumers goods – with…Read the full story… France passes laws on eco labelling for textiles
For credible claims, fashion needs better data
LONDON – Consumers’ purchasing decisions determine what fashion brands will make and how. Making consumers aware of environmental impacts is…Read the full story… For credible claims, fashion needs better data
Study offers solutions for microfibre pollution
VANCOUVER – A new study claims it is possible to drastically reduce microfibre pollution from fashion through a combination of…Read the full story… Study offers solutions for microfibre pollution
Garment production hubs could be underwater by 2030, study claims
GENEVA – Many garment production hubs in Asia will be underwater by 2030, a new paper claims. Researchers overlaid maps…Read the full story… Garment production hubs could be underwater by 2030, study claims