News Textile Exchange publishes landmark polyester LCA TEXAS – Textile Exchange has published a landmark life cycle assessment (LCA) for polyester, the world’s most widely used fibre. Read More »
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 »
Rainfed cotton regions face biggest climate impacts 22nd June 2021 No Comments WASHINGTON – Extensively rainfed cotton growing regions such as Africa and Brazil will be hardest hit by climate change impacts – this was one of Read More »
H&M defends heavy use of synthetics and fibre blends 22nd June 2021 No Comments STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion giant H&M has defended its heavy reliance on synthetic fibres such as polyester while arguing that all fibres – not just Read More »