News M&S, Patagonia rank highly on sustainability LONDON – Marks & Spencer and Patagonia are the only clothing retailers among the top five ranked businesses in a Read More »
News Fabric dyeing – with walnut shells LONDON – Basque outdoor brand Ternua has launched a new project which sees it collecting walnut shells to be used Read More »
News Guess launches apparel recycling initiative LOS ANGELES – Luxury US apparel retailer, Guess, has launched its own in-store collection and clothing recycling programme in California. Read More »
News Funding boost for circular economy initiatives AMSTERDAM – Five initiatives aimed at closing the loop in the apparel sector have been given a €1.29m funding boost Read More »
News Playing the long game FRIEDRICHSHAFEN – Sustainability pays in the long run is a key takeaway from this year’s European Outdoor Show which is Read More »
News WL Gore takes latest step in sustainable fabrics FELDKIRCHEN-WESTERHAM – Technical fabric brand, W L Gore, has announced new products which eliminate the use of PFCs of concern Read More »
News Brand love a thing of the past, claims research LONDON – Young fashion consumers are increasingly fickle and flighty, shifting between brands from one new trend to another, claims Read More »
News Apparel sourcing hubs among hotspots for poor worker rights GENEVA – Key textile sourcing hubs represent five of the top ten worst countries for poor worker rights in a Read More »
News Ethiopia targets global lead on sustainable leather ADDIS ABABA – A new EU backed initiative aims to turn Ethiopia into a global leader for environmentally friendly leather Read More »
Net closes on rPET fraud as testing market expands 3rd February 2022 No Comments LONDON – Nearly two-thirds of textile products claiming to be produced from recycled polyester were fraudulent, a newly developed test method found. An 18-month investigation Read More »
Australia consortium attempts to tackle clothing waste 3rd February 2022 No Comments SYDNEY – The escalating problem of clothing waste in Australia is being addressed in a new scheme being led by the Australian Fashion Council (AFC). Read More »