News Commercial spider silk moves closer in Vietnam ANN ARBOR – A US technology business which has established itself as the world’s foremost developer of spider silk fibres Read More »
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News Zara to probe allegations of design theft ARTEIXO – Inditex, the parent company of Spanish fast fashion brand Zara, has said it will investigate allegations that it Read More »
News Online EU tool to calculate leather’s eco-footprint BRUSSELS – A new online tool set up by the European Union will help apparel brands and retailers calculate the Read More »
News EU to restrict CMRs in clothing BRUSSELS – Proposals to restrict the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR) substances in clothing, textiles and footwear have Read More »
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Plastic microfibres may slow lung repair from Covid 23rd February 2021 No Comments PLYMOUTH – Microplastics which shed from nylon and polyester may prevent our lungs from repairing the damage caused by Covid-19, new scientific research has found. Read More »
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