News Puma wants more research to close polyester loop HERZOGENAURACH – German sportswear giant Puma has confirmed to Apparel Insider it will launch its first collection made primarily from Read More »
News Global call for shift to wood-derived fibres GENEVA – A new global initiative is encouraging a shift in textile production from fossil fuel-based synthetic fibres to renewable, Read More »
News New proposals to harmonise screening for GMO in organic cotton AMSTERDAM – A new initiative aims to create a universally accepted screening method to test for the presence of GMOs Read More »
News Bangladeshi workers on brink of revolt over pay snub DHAKA – Bangladesh garment factory workers appear on the bring of major revolt after factory owners offered them a Tk Read More »
News Adidas targets 100 per cent use of recycled polyester HERZOGENAURACH – Adidas has confirmed to Apparel Insider bold plans to transition to 100 per cent use of recycled polyester Read More »
News Lenzing to invest €100m in sustainable production LENZING – Austrian speciality fibre maker, Lenzing, will invest more than €100m in sustainable production up to 2022. The business Read More »
News Uniqlo takes next step in automation with JV TOKYO – Japan’s biggest fast fashion retailer has announced a major strategic step as part of its strategy of boosting Read More »
News Inditex puts €400,000 into textiles from marine waste pilot VIGO – The world’s largest apparel business, Inditex, has commenced a pilot project with the Port Authority of Vigo in Read More »
News New report warns of automation’s “dark side” LONDON – Garment supply chains in South East Asia are set for drastic job losses as automation and sewbots come Read More »
New report calls for hemp fibre rethink in U.S 1st October 2024 No Comments TEXAS – A new report has raised concerns that US hemp textile processors are playing into the hands of their Asian competitors. It argues that Read More »
California introduces first EPR scheme in US 1st October 2024 No Comments CALFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. Introduced by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), Read More »