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NFW to wind down operations after years of struggle
PEORIA – Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), the Illinois-based materials innovator and an Earthshot Prize finalist last year, is winding down
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H&M chief urges VAT cut on resale fashion
STOCKHOLM – H&M Group CEO Daniel Ervér has joined leading Scandinavian fashion executives in calling for reduced VAT on second-hand
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EU forces fashion producers to pay for textile waste
BRUSSELS – The European Parliament has passed landmark legislation that will make textile producers responsible for the costs of collecting,
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France hits Shein with €150m cookie fine
PARIS – France’s data watchdog has fined Shein €150m for unlawfully placing advertising cookies on users’ devices. This is the
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AMSilk raises €52m for silk proteins operation
German biomaterials developer AMSilk has secured €52m in fresh financing to accelerate the commercial roll-out of its silk-protein materials. The
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Better Cotton backs biochar as emissions-cutting tool
ZURICH – Better Cotton has launched a partnership with carbon removal start-up Planboo to help farmers turn cotton crop waste
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Shandong pilot brings traceability to Chinese cotton
SHANGHAI – A pilot project in China’s Shandong province has launched what is claimed to be the first fully traceable
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Oeko-Tex reports eight per cent rise in certifications
ZURICH – Oeko-Tex issued more than 57,000 certificates in the 2024/2025 financial year, an increase of 8 per cent on
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GOTS launches #BehindTheSeams 2025 campaign
STUTTGART – The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has launched its annual #BehindTheSeams campaign, a global initiative designed to spotlight
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
