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Study finds recycled polyester sheds far worse than virgin
LONDON – New research suggests the fashion industry’s shift to recycled polyester is deepening the microplastics problem. A study, carried
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Turkish textile giant launches recycled polyester platform
ISTAMBUL – Turkish-based Kipas Textiles, one of Europe’s largest fully integrated textile manufacturers, has launched a recycled polyester platform. ‘FibR-e’
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Waterless dyeing company DyeCoo declared bankrupt
AMSTERDAM – DyeCoo Textile Systems, the Dutch supplier of machinery for waterless polyester dyeing, has been declared bankrupt, according to
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ASA bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads over green claims
LONDON – The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned paid Google ads from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste after ruling that
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Glimpact takes French eco label fight to Council of State
PARIS – Impact data specialist Glimpact has launched a legal challenge against France’s new “environmental cost” label for clothing. In
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H&M marks 20 years of collabs with Stella McCartney tie-up
STOCKHOLM – H&M has marked two decades of designer collaborations by reuniting with Stella McCartney for a new collection to
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BlockTexx, APF in textile-to-textile polyester tie-up
INDONESIA / AUSTRALIA – Polyester producer Asia Pacific Fibers has teamed with Australian recycler BlockTexx in a new textile-to-textile partnership.
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Europe’s textile industry warns of “point of no return”
BRUSSELS – Europe’s textile industry is nearing a point of no return amid falling employment and output and surging imports
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Fashion for Good maps ‘near-net-zero’ dyehouse for India
AMSTERDAM – Fashion for Good has published an open-source blueprint which sets out how tier-2 textile mills could move towards
BASF and Inditex partner on Nylon 6 recycling
25th January 2024
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LUDWIGSHAFEN – Chemicals giant BASF and Spanish fast fashion group Inditex have announced the launch of a new nylon they claim is made entirely from
TrusTrace completes funding round of US$24m
18th January 2024
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STOCKHOLM – TrusTrace, a global SaaS company which hosts a platform for product traceability and compliance, has announced a US$24m funding round. The fresh capital
20% wage rise for Tunisian garment workers
18th January 2024
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TUNIS – Textile workers in Tunisia have received a 20 per cent wage increase distributed over 2024, 2025 and 2026. The increase comes after an
Shein sued (again) by fashion rival Uniqlo
16th January 2024
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TOKYO – Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo is suing Chinese brand Shein over claims the fast fashion company is selling copycats of its popular ‘Mary Poppins’
Worker rights ignored after Türkiye earthquake
4th January 2024
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AMSTERDAM – Clothing factories and their buyers left garment workers to fend for themselves after the major earthquake that hit Türkiye in February 2023, new
The lace lingerie Zoella Bra by Noyon
20th December 2023
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SPONSORED CONTENT – The quest for the perfect bra has been a long and evolving journey in the world of lingerie. Several products, designed specifically
Vietnam to stage inaugural textiles fair
14th December 2023
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HO CHI MINH CITY- The first ever Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February
Femography triumphs at ISPO awards
6th December 2023
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SPONSORED CONTENT – In a monumental stride that goes beyond the mere recognition of groundbreaking products, Femography, the trailblazing brand under the esteemed MAS Holdings,
EU MPs propose new design rules for fashion products
6th December 2023
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BRUSSELS – The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement on proposed new rules which will require products to last longer and be easier to
