News Inditex warns Better Cotton over “serious breach of trust” LONDON – In a development that casts a serious shadow over Better Cotton’s reputation, Inditex, the conglomerate behind the fashion Read More »
News SBTi to allow carbon offsets for scope 3 emissions LONDON – The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) will allow voluntary carbon offsetting schemes to contribute to CO2 emissions reductions Read More »
News Fashion brands falling short with climate pledges BERLIN – Major corporates, including global fashion brands, are falling short on climate commitments, a new report claims. It suggests Read More »
News Textile recyclers warn of collapse of UK sector LONDON – The Textile Recycling Association (TRA) has raised alarm bells over the looming collapse of the textile recycling sector, Read More »
News France launches eco-scoring tool for clothing PARIS – The French Government has launched a new tool which allows consumers to calculate the environmental impact of clothing. Read More »
News Shein’s profits double to over US$2bn BEIJING – Fast fashion giant Shein has seen its profits soar, more than doubling to over US$2bn amid preparations for Read More »
News UK retailers back down after greenwashing probe LONDON – In a landmark development for the fashion industry, retailers ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda have formally pledged Read More »
News Calls for stricter controls of used clothing exports BRUSSELS – France, Denmark and Sweden have called for stricter controls on the export of secondhand clothing from the EU Read More »
News Study: climate change could increase cotton yields LONDON – A study published in Industrial Crops and Products looked at how climate change might affect cotton farming in 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 »