News Organic cotton sector calls for investment to build supply resilience ISTANBUL – The organic cotton sector must increase investment and collaboration if it is to build more resilient supply systems. Read More »
News UN-backed study questions Africa textile waste claims GENEVA – A new study backed by UN Trade and Development has challenged claims that used clothing exports to Africa Read More »
News Shein claims €22m French fine is “manifestly disproportionate” PARIS – French authorities have imposed fresh fines totalling €22.5m on Shein over consumer protection and environmental information breaches. The Read More »
News GR3N raises €15.5m for polyester recycling plant ZURICH – Swiss chemical recycling company GR3N has raised €15.5m to support an industrial-scale PET and polyester recycling plant in Read More »
News Trust Protocol adds forensic testing for US cotton claims MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a new Physical Assurance Program using forensic testing to verify the Read More »
News Carbios delays China PET biorecycling plant to 2028 CLERMONT-FERRAND – Carbios says it has put back the commissioning of its planned PET biorecycling plant in China by around one Read More »
News Cotton output set to fall as costs and climate pressure grows WASHINGTON – Global production is forecast to decline in 2026/27 as rising input costs, drought and competition from man-made fibres Read More »
News UK consumers lead on clothing donations and recycling NORTH CAROLINA – UK consumers are among the world’s leading donors and recyclers of unwanted clothing, according to new Cotton Read More »
News EU fines Temu €200m over illegal product risks BRUSSELS – The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200m for breaching the Digital Services Act. The landmark Read More »
C&A Foundation rebranded as Luades Foundation 21st January 2020 No Comments ZUG – The growing reach of philanthropy in the apparel space is in further evidence this week as the Brenninkmeijer family, which own C&A, launch Read More »
Adidas to use more than half rPET in 2020 21st January 2020 No Comments HERZOGENAURACH – German sportswear giant Adidas will use more than 50 per cent recycled polyester in its products for the first time in 2020 as Read More »
Ethiopia focus of Bremen Cotton Conference 21st January 2020 No Comments BREMEN – Ethiopia and its cotton and textile industries will be a core focus at the 35th Bremen International Cotton Conference which takes place March Read More »