News Grasim lines up US$325m lyocell expansion in India MUMBAI – Indian cellulosic fibre giant Grasim Industries has approved an investment of around US$325m to expand lyocell production. The Read More »
News Organic cotton sector calls for investment to build supply resilience ISTANBUL – The organic cotton sector must increase investment and collaboration if it is to build more resilient supply systems. Read More »
News UN-backed study questions Africa textile waste claims GENEVA – A new study backed by UN Trade and Development has challenged claims that used clothing exports to Africa Read More »
News Shein claims €22m French fine is “manifestly disproportionate” PARIS – French authorities have imposed fresh fines totalling €22.5m on Shein over consumer protection and environmental information breaches. The Read More »
News GR3N raises €15.5m for polyester recycling plant ZURICH – Swiss chemical recycling company GR3N has raised €15.5m to support an industrial-scale PET and polyester recycling plant in Read More »
News Trust Protocol adds forensic testing for US cotton claims MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a new Physical Assurance Program using forensic testing to verify the Read More »
News Carbios delays China PET biorecycling plant to 2028 CLERMONT-FERRAND – Carbios says it has put back the commissioning of its planned PET biorecycling plant in China by around one Read More »
News Cotton output set to fall as costs and climate pressure grows WASHINGTON – Global production is forecast to decline in 2026/27 as rising input costs, drought and competition from man-made fibres Read More »
News UK consumers lead on clothing donations and recycling NORTH CAROLINA – UK consumers are among the world’s leading donors and recyclers of unwanted clothing, according to new Cotton Read More »
Textile Exchange calls for rethink on growth 5th October 2022 No Comments TEXAS – US consultants Textile Exchange have warned the fashion industry it is time to rethink, “untethered growth” if it wants to hit climate targets. Read More »
China’s organic cotton sector grows, despite sanctions 5th October 2022 No Comments TEXAS – Demand by fashion brands for organic cotton from China is on the rise – despite well-established links with forced labour. Exports of cotton Read More »