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2021 – the year people tired of fashion greenwashing
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New ‘biomarker’ identifies cotton’s geographic location
NEW YORK – A patent application has been filed for a ‘biomarker’ which can be used to forensically proof the
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Netherlands backs supply chain due diligence laws
AMSTERDAM – The Dutch government says it will introduce a mandatory due diligence law that would make companies responsible for
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BCI, GOTs, CmiA maintain Xinjiang links, paper claims
BERLIN – Textile certification schemes which claim to support “more sustainable cotton” continue to have links with Xinjiang in China,
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EU eyes textiles with launch of microplastics consultation
BRUSSELS – The European Commission has launched a three-month public consultation seeking feedback on measures to tackle pollution from microplastics.
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Xinjiang case filed against Patagonia, Nike, C&A
AMSTERDAM – Patagonia, Nike and C&A are accused of profiting from forced labour in the Xinjiang region of China in
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Returns up 129%, with clothing top returned item
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RGE backs sustainable fashion projects in Singapore
SINGAPORE – The world’s largest viscose producer, Royal Golden Eagle (RGE), has backed two new partnerships aimed at advancing sustainable
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Investors back hemp and agro-waste innovator
GUJARAT – An Indian business which uses a proprietary technology to engineer fibre and yarn materials from hemp and other
150 businesses sign new factory safety agreement
4th November 2021
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AMSTERDAM – 150 fashion and textile businesses have now signed the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, according to
