News Global call for shift to wood-derived fibres GENEVA – A new global initiative is encouraging a shift in textile production from fossil fuel-based synthetic fibres to renewable, Read More »
News New proposals to harmonise screening for GMO in organic cotton AMSTERDAM – A new initiative aims to create a universally accepted screening method to test for the presence of GMOs Read More »
News Bangladeshi workers on brink of revolt over pay snub DHAKA – Bangladesh garment factory workers appear on the bring of major revolt after factory owners offered them a Tk Read More »
News Adidas targets 100 per cent use of recycled polyester HERZOGENAURACH – Adidas has confirmed to Apparel Insider bold plans to transition to 100 per cent use of recycled polyester Read More »
News Lenzing to invest €100m in sustainable production LENZING – Austrian speciality fibre maker, Lenzing, will invest more than €100m in sustainable production up to 2022. The business Read More »
News Uniqlo takes next step in automation with JV TOKYO – Japan’s biggest fast fashion retailer has announced a major strategic step as part of its strategy of boosting Read More »
News Inditex puts €400,000 into textiles from marine waste pilot VIGO – The world’s largest apparel business, Inditex, has commenced a pilot project with the Port Authority of Vigo in Read More »
News New report warns of automation’s “dark side” LONDON – Garment supply chains in South East Asia are set for drastic job losses as automation and sewbots come Read More »
News Polyester is ‘Achilles heel’ of fashion says Greenpeace AMSTERDAM – Greenpeace has labelled polyester the “Achilles heel of fast fashion,” in a new report which reflects on the Read More »
Synthetic microfibres most common in Siberia study 14th September 2021 No Comments TOMSK –Tiny plastic fibres from synthetic clothing were the most prevalent form of microplastics found in samples of rain and snow collected in Siberia by Read More »
Australian cotton growers half water use in 25 years 14th September 2021 No Comments SYDNEY – Australian cotton growers have almost halved the amount of water required to grow one bale of cotton over the last 25 years, according Read More »