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Young shoppers driving sustainability revolution, claims Peta
LONDON – Young shoppers are driving a “sustainability revolution” in the fashion industry by shunning products which contain animal products,
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US researchers in green DWR breakthrough
MASSACHUSETTS – Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed patent-pending technology which applies short-chain polymer water-repellents using a
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Court rejects ‘carbon neutrality’ claims of Adidas
2nd April 2025
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BERLIN – A German court has ruled against German sportswear giant Adidas AG for misleading advertising related to its climate neutrality claims. In the verdict
Amazon Haul extends invitations to Chinese sellers
2nd April 2025
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NEW YORK – Amazon is ramping up its efforts to expand Amazon Haul, its budget-friendly online marketplace aimed at attracting price-conscious shoppers. Apparel Insider understands
Spinnova venture faces possible closure amid review
2nd April 2025
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JYVÄSKYLÄ – Woodspin Oy, the manufacturer and distributor of Spinnova fibre, has launched negotiations concerning its entire workforce of 33 employees. The move comes as
