News Study: net zero pledges are failing without consequences LONDON – The global fashion industry is setting ambitious climate targets, but new research has raised concerns over whether these Read More »
News Circ closes US$25m funding round for recycling tech VIRGINIA – Circ, a US-based company focused on textile-to-textile recycling, has secured new investment from Taranis through its Carbon Ventures Read More »
News Complaint filed against Copenhagen Fashion Week for greenwashing COPENHAGEN – A formal complaint has been filed against Copenhagen Fashion Week and seven participating brands, accusing them of greenwashing. Read More »
News US textile leader warns of unfair trade practices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking at a press conference on Capitol Hill, Andy Warlick, CEO of Parkdale Mills and a board Read More »
News Could hemp see a revival in European fashion? LONDON – For centuries, hemp was a widely used fibre in European textiles, valued for its durability, breathability, and sustainability. Read More »
News Shein and Transfar Chemicals partner to advance dyeing technology BEIJING – Shein, a global online fashion retailer, has entered into a partnership with Transfar Chemicals to advance textile dyeing Read More »
News Pyratex and local producers target Spanish cotton supply chain MADRID – Spanish textile company Pyratex has partnered with local cotton producers to establish a new supply chain using cotton Read More »
News Ambercycle and Huilong ink recycling deal LOS ANGELES – U.S.-based textile recycling company Ambercycle has announced a partnership with Zhejiang Huilong New Materials Co. a Chinese Read More »
News Kuura fibre promises lower emissions than traditional viscose HELSINKI – Finnish forest industry conglomerate Metsä Group has begun pre-engineering for the first commercial textile fibre mill for the 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 »