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Seawater used to successfully dye cotton fabrics
DHAKA – Researchers from Bangladesh have successfully dyed cotton fabric using seawater. The scientists dyed two batches of cotton fabric,
Making sustainability mainstream
On the of the launch of its revised sustainable cotton standard, Apparel Insider catches up with the Better Cotton Initiative’s
Fresh wave of Accord signatories after costs clarified
DHAKA – Around a dozen more brands have signed up to the 2018 Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety
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Patagonia platform aims to bolster eco-activism
CALIFORNIA – In an unprecedented move for the global apparel industry, US outdoor brand Patagonia is to launch a new
New venture fund promotes ethical supply chains
CALIFORNIA – The C&A Foundation is backing a new early stage venture fund which will invest in apparel supply chain
Gender equality targeted in garment sector initiative
GENEVA – A new international initiative has been launched to improve gender equality in the global garment industry. Better Work,
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M&S, Puma, Next yet to sign new Bangladesh Accord
AMSTERDAM – International apparel brands including Marks & Spencer, Puma, Fast Retailing, G-Star, Debenhams and Next are among more than
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions
AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to
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Bangladesh garment sector failing women
DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being
Jiului Valley swamped by German textile waste, report claims
19th November 2024
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BUCHAREST – The Jiului Valley, a former mining region in southern Romania nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, has become a dumping ground for textile waste,
Spinnova and Suzano delay plans for wood-based fibre plant
19th November 2024
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HELSINKI – Spinnova Plc, a Finnish textile technology company, and Suzano S.A., a Brazilian pulp and paper giant, have announced a delay in their joint
Morocco tackles textile waste with recycling project
19th November 2024
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BERLIN – Closed Loop Fashion, in partnership with the German Development Agency (GIZ) and sportswear giant Decathlon, has launched a major recycling project for Morocco’s
AUD$300,000 boost awaits winner of Woolmark prize
19th November 2024
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SYDNEY – The 2025 International Woolmark Prize has unveiled its eight finalists, showcasing a diverse range of global design talents which aim to “redefine fashion
GOTS launches due diligence guide for textile auditors
19th November 2024
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STUTTGART – Global Standard, the non-profit which oversees the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has launched a Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors. The handbook was
Switzerland to build its first mechanical textile recycling plant
19th November 2024
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BERN – Switzerland has announced the construction of its first industrial mechanical textile recycling centre. Tell-Tex, a Swiss clothing collector, is partnering with Säntis Textiles
