News Morocco textile recycling could unlock US$1.9bn, says IFC RABAT – Textile recycling in Morocco could unlock US$1.9bn in additional private investment and create more than 30,000 jobs. This Read More »
News Le Relais warns of failing used textile economics PARIS – French textile collection and sorting group Le Relais is cutting around 60 insertion jobs and reducing collection volumes Read More »
News Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, files for bankruptcy RALEIGH – Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, whose clients include Stella McCartney and H&M Group’s &ll, has filed for Chapter Read More »
News Lindex pilots digital product passports GOTHENBURG – Swedish fashion retailer Lindex says it is introducing digital product passports for selected garments. The move is the Read More »
News Grasim lines up US$325m lyocell expansion in India MUMBAI – Indian cellulosic fibre giant Grasim Industries has approved an investment of around US$325m to expand lyocell production. The Read More »
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 »
Primark looks to offload £400m of old stock 25th February 2021 No Comments DUBLIN – Fast fashion brand Primark is hoping to offload millions of pounds worth of clothing stock when its shops reopen in England on 12 Read More »
Loans extended for Bangladesh garment sector 25th February 2021 No Comments DHAKA – Bangladeshi ready-made garment factories have been given an extension of 6-months to repay government loans handed out to support them through the coronavirus Read More »