News Spinnova venture faces possible closure amid review JYVÄSKYLÄ – Woodspin Oy, the manufacturer and distributor of Spinnova fibre, has launched negotiations concerning its entire workforce of 33 Read More »
News SEC withdraws defence of climate risk disclosure rules WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its defence of rules mandating the disclosure of climate-related Read More »
News Shein expands use of deadstock fabrics in 2024 BEIJING – Shein, a global online fashion retailer, expanded its use of unused surplus fabric from other brands and manufacturers Read More »
News Study reveals which fabrics start to smell the quickest SYDNEY – A new consumer study revealed that polyester garments begin to smell the quickest, requiring more frequent laundering than Read More »
News H&M reports higher Scope 3 emissions despite lower sales STOCKHOLM – H&M Group has reported a year-on-year increase in its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for the 2024 financial Read More »
News Jeanswest enters administration, set to close all stores PERTH – Australian fashion brand Jeanswest has entered voluntary administration for the second time in just five years, as its Read More »
News PUMA and RE&UP expand textile recycling partnership EINDHOVEN – Sportswear brand Puma and RE&UP Recycling Technologies have entered into a multi-year agreement aimed at scaling circular textile Read More »
News Textile consumption increases in European Union BRUSSELS – New data shows a significant rise in textile consumption among EU citizens. According to a briefing by the Read More »
News Study reveals climate impact of holiday fashion campaigns NEW YORK – A new study found H&M’s 2024 holiday TikTok advertisement campaign generated an environmental impact comparable to driving 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 »