News Trust Protocol adds forensic testing for US cotton claims MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a new Physical Assurance Program using forensic testing to verify the Read More »
News Carbios delays China PET biorecycling plant to 2028 CLERMONT-FERRAND – Carbios says it has put back the commissioning of its planned PET biorecycling plant in China by around one Read More »
News Cotton output set to fall as costs and climate pressure grows WASHINGTON – Global production is forecast to decline in 2026/27 as rising input costs, drought and competition from man-made fibres Read More »
News UK consumers lead on clothing donations and recycling NORTH CAROLINA – UK consumers are among the world’s leading donors and recyclers of unwanted clothing, according to new Cotton Read More »
News EU fines Temu €200m over illegal product risks BRUSSELS – The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200m for breaching the Digital Services Act. The landmark Read More »
News Half of T-Shirt cotton lost before sale OSLO – Almost half of the cotton fibre used to make a T-Shirt can be lost before the garment even Read More »
News The next phase of PFAS elimination for textiles By Cécile Chi, Standard Development Specialist (Climate), Global Standard STUTTGART – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long played a Read More »
News Hohenstein launches global sizing study for apparel BÖNNIGHEIM – Hohenstein Apparel Fit Solutions has launched a global size study to help apparel brands improve fit and size Read More »
News Egypt plans US$2bn carbon-neutral textile city CAIRO – Egypt has announced ambitious Chinese-backed plans for a US$1.5bn to US$2bn textile industrial city in Port Said. Officials Read More »
Mumbai to stage major textile trade fair 29th April 2025 No Comments MUMBAI – Gartex Texprocess India 2025 will host more than 125 participating companies, representing more than 300 brands, in what organisers claim is the most Read More »
Organic cotton at risk under EU’s PEF methodology 29th April 2025 No Comments BRUSSELS – A new study using the EU’s PEF methodology has revealed that organic cotton could face unintended penalties under future EU regulations. Read More »