News New global review exposes gaps in microplastic science LONDON – A major review of microplastic toxicity studies found fewer than half provide the information needed to support ecological Read More »
News UPPAREL opens major textile recycling facility MELBOURNE – UPPAREL has opened what it claims is Australia’s largest onshore textile recycling facility. The 10,500-square-metre plant in Melbourne Read More »
News Climate groups urge tougher fashion agenda at COP30 BRAZIL – Campaigners have called on fashion brands to turn rhetoric into action at COP30, arguing the industry is far Read More »
News Nike named anchor customer for Loop’s Indian rPET plant OREGON – Loop Industries has signed a multi-year offtake deal with Nike, naming the brand anchor customer for the Infinite Read More »
News Recover launches recycled fabrics platform MADRID – Spain-based Recover, one of the world’s largest producers of recycled cotton, has launched a new platform of finished Read More »
News G.Modiano takes on Schneider’s wool operations LONDON – Modiano Ltd and G. Schneider SpA have announced a deal that will see all Schneider’s wool activities, excluding Read More »
News Syre signs recycled polyester deal with Nike STOCKHOLM – Syre has signed a multi-year agreement with Nike to supply recycled polyester for future Nike products. Announcing the Read More »
News Epic Group pilots high-temp heat pump in India BHUBANESWAR – Epic Group has installed a high-temperature electric heat pump at its new manufacturing hub in Bhubaneswar, India. The Read More »
News Toxic chemicals exposed in new Temu and Shein tests VIENNA – A series of new product tests of Temu and Shein winter wear has found multiple serious breaches of Read More »
Concerns raised over EU plans on textile waste 12th July 2023 No Comments ACCRA – Proposed new EU laws around textile waste will, “make Waste Colonialism an official EU doctrine,” a prominent African waste management specialist has claimed. Read More »
H&M sheds 46 jobs in Bangladesh office 12th July 2023 No Comments DHAKA – Swedish fashion giant H&M laid off 46 staff at its Bangladesh office as it continues to rationalise its operations in the country. A Read More »
Inditex sets out new GHG reduction targets 12th July 2023 No Comments MADRID – Zara owner Inditex claims it will reduce its supply chain emissions by more than 50 per cent by 2030 and achieve net zero Read More »