News Ethiopia targets sustainable cotton HAWASSA – Ethiopia is seeking to dramatically boost its sustainable cotton sector, with cotton now seen as a key “strategic Read More »
News Bestseller looks to bio-based textiles COPENHAGEN – Danish fashion company, Bestseller, whose brands include Jack & Jones and Vero Moda, has entered into a joint Read More »
House of Fraser makes £44m loss HONG KONG – The harsh trading difficulties facing UK retailer, House of Fraser, have been outlined by the company’s potential Read More »
News BCI and Oeko-Tex hit back at eco-label report LONDON – Both Oeko-Tex and the Better Cotton Initiative have issued a robust defence of their respective standards following a Read More »
News Government and industry back Bangladesh Accord extension DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh has given its backing for the Bangladesh Accord to work in the country beyond Read More »
News Industry calls for uniformity on hazardous chemicals HERISAU – Many of the world’s leading textile dye and chemical companies have signed an open letter to the Stichting Read More »
News Apparel sustainability edging upwards COPENHAGEN – The global fashion industry has improved its sustainability performance in the past 12 months, but much more work Read More »
News Brand interest grows in bio-polyester SAN FRANCISCO – A ‘biopolyester’ pilot plant in the US is looking to scale after significant interest from apparel brands. Read More »
News C&A event celebrates organic cotton in Madhya Pradesh BHOPAL – The C&A Foundation recently gathered cotton sector stakeholders in India to look at ways to boost organic cotton Read More »
Swiss fabric mill, AG Cilander, facing closure 25th January 2024 No Comments HERISAU – AG Cilander, a luxury Swiss fabric manufacturer which supplies many of the world’s luxury fashion brands, is facing closure, blaming declining orders and Read More »
BASF and Inditex partner on Nylon 6 recycling 25th January 2024 No Comments LUDWIGSHAFEN – Chemicals giant BASF and Spanish fast fashion group Inditex have announced the launch of a new nylon they claim is made entirely from Read More »