News Trade fairs resume with a strong shade of green in China SPONSORED CONTENT – As China’s economy firmly bounces back and the country’s trade fairs are back in full swing, the Read More »
News Microfibres in seafood may be underestimated – study PORTSMOUTH – Plastic and microfibre accumulation in seafoods may be underestimated, claims new research. A study team from the UK Read More »
News Lenzing collaborates on wood-orange lyocell fibre LENZING – Austrian fibre maker, Lenzing, has announced a collaboration with Italian company, Orange Fiber, to produce the first lyocell Read More »
News Australians value ethical fashion but fail to take action SYDNEY – Australian consumers believe ethical fashion purchasing is important but are failing to follow through on their own beliefs, Read More »
News Panda and Oritain partner for traceable hemp fibre TEXAS – US-based industrial hemp specialist, Panda Biotech, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with scientific traceability company, Oritain, to Read More »
News France passes laws on eco labelling for textiles PARIS – The French Parliament has passed new legislation which will introduce mandatory environmental labelling for all consumers goods – with Read More »
News Study offers solutions for microfibre pollution VANCOUVER – A new study claims it is possible to drastically reduce microfibre pollution from fashion through a combination of Read More »
News Garment production hubs could be underwater by 2030, study claims GENEVA – Many garment production hubs in Asia will be underwater by 2030, a new paper claims. Researchers overlaid maps Read More »
News Illegal Chinese imports hamper African textile sector AMSTERDAM – Illegal imports, particularly from China, are hampering the development of the textile and garment sector in Africa, claimed Read More »
Fashion brands called out for stalling on a new Accord 4th August 2021 No Comments AMSTERDAM – Clean Clothes Campaign has publicly called out fashion brands including H&M, Primark, Inditex, Bestseller and C&A for failing to back the renewal of Read More »
Wood-based fibres degrade within 60 days – study 4th August 2021 No Comments LONDON – A new study found that wood-based cellulosic fibres fell apart within 30 days and fully degraded within 60 days in seawater. In contrast, Read More »