News Study: net zero pledges are failing without consequences LONDON – The global fashion industry is setting ambitious climate targets, but new research has raised concerns over whether these Read More »
News Circ closes US$25m funding round for recycling tech VIRGINIA – Circ, a US-based company focused on textile-to-textile recycling, has secured new investment from Taranis through its Carbon Ventures Read More »
News Complaint filed against Copenhagen Fashion Week for greenwashing COPENHAGEN – A formal complaint has been filed against Copenhagen Fashion Week and seven participating brands, accusing them of greenwashing. Read More »
News US textile leader warns of unfair trade practices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking at a press conference on Capitol Hill, Andy Warlick, CEO of Parkdale Mills and a board Read More »
News Could hemp see a revival in European fashion? LONDON – For centuries, hemp was a widely used fibre in European textiles, valued for its durability, breathability, and sustainability. Read More »
News Shein and Transfar Chemicals partner to advance dyeing technology BEIJING – Shein, a global online fashion retailer, has entered into a partnership with Transfar Chemicals to advance textile dyeing Read More »
News Pyratex and local producers target Spanish cotton supply chain MADRID – Spanish textile company Pyratex has partnered with local cotton producers to establish a new supply chain using cotton Read More »
News Ambercycle and Huilong ink recycling deal LOS ANGELES – U.S.-based textile recycling company Ambercycle has announced a partnership with Zhejiang Huilong New Materials Co. a Chinese Read More »
News Kuura fibre promises lower emissions than traditional viscose HELSINKI – Finnish forest industry conglomerate Metsä Group has begun pre-engineering for the first commercial textile fibre mill for the Read More »
Union bosses fear suicides at H&M supplier 25th June 2020 No Comments KARNATAKA – Union bosses in India have told Apparel Insider they fear a real threat of suicide among 1200 workers from a H&M supplier who Read More »
Could technology provide trust for Xinjiang cotton? 25th June 2020 No Comments WASHINGTON – This past week, US President Donald Trump has finally given the green light to legislation calling for sanctions over the repression of China’s Read More »
Great British clothing clear-out begins 25th June 2020 No Comments LONDON – Research by consultants WRAP suggests the British public is set to dispose of 67 million clothing items as the UK comes out of Read More »