News U.S. cotton LCA claims negative carbon footprint NORTH CAROLINA – A new life cycle assessment claims U.S. cotton can deliver a negative greenhouse gas footprint when biogenic Read More »
News Cotton risk rises sharply amid sourcing shifts LONDON – Cotton supply chains are showing fresh signs of forced labour exposure, despite growing investment in traceability, Oritain research Read More »
News Brands warned of forced labour cotton concerns WASHINGTON – Campaigners are warning that cotton produced with state-imposed forced labour in Turkmenistan may be entering global fashion supply Read More »
News BCI pilot claims 54 per cent cut in US cotton emissions ZURICH – US cotton growers licensed to the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) standard cut greenhouse gas emissions by 54 per Read More »
News Target expands Syre deal for recycled polyester NORTH CAROLINA – Target has expanded its partnership with Syre to support the use of 70,000 metric tons of polyester Read More »
News EU customs probe uncovers China textile diversion scheme WARSAW – EU anti-fraud officials have helped uncover a suspected textile diversion scheme involving goods shipped from China. The textiles Read More »
News Chinese apparel exports to US plunge 53 per cent in Q1 WASHINGTON – Chinese apparel shipments to the US fell by more than half in value in the first quarter of Read More »
News BGMEA, GIZ sign Bangladesh RMG transition deal DHAKA – Bangladesh’s Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a deal with German development agency GIZ to support Read More »
News Lenzing revenues slide 10.8 per cent year on year LENZING – Lenzing Group’s first-quarter revenues fell 10.8 per cent year on year as weaker fibre sales and lower pulp Read More »
BCI shrugs off Xinjiang furore, passes 2,000 members 9th September 2020 No Comments LONDON – The Better Cotton Initiative has announced that it welcomed 210 new members in the first half of 2020, including 32 retailers and brands Read More »
US to block entire Xinjiang cotton and textile supply chains 9th September 2020 No Comments WASHINGTON – The US is to block the import of entire Xinjiang supply chains involving cotton, yarn and textile products over forced labour allegations. The Read More »