LENZING – Austrian speciality fibres business, Lenzing, has announced plans to invest more than €1bn in new lyocell fibres production …
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New science-based target guidelines offer clarity for apparel brands
LONDON – Luxury brand Burberry and German sports brand Puma have both announced ambitious goals for cutting GHG emissions in …
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Is apparel sector becoming polarised on sustainability issues?
AMSTERDAM – Ralph Lauren’s 2025 target date for eliminating potentially hazardous chemicals from its textile supply chains has been branded …
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New chemical technique slashes textile recycling costs
EXCLUSIVE – Pure textile-textile recycling via chemical process is viewed by many as the panacea for the global apparel industry. …
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Trade-war could see spike in US apparel prices
WASHINGTON – New analysis of global sourcing patterns suggests the cost of purchasing apparel in the US would increase by …
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Is it time for laws around purchasing practices?
LONDON – Greater industry transparency and a more robust regulatory framework are needed to improve apparel brand purchasing practices – …
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EU funding for wood to fibre value chain initiative
BRUSSELS – A Finnish initiative which is aiming to tackle bottlenecks in creating wood-to-textile value chains and boost the production …
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Report: Bangladesh repression worse in two decades
WASHINGTON – A new report which saw researchers interview more than 100 Bangladeshi garment workers claims repression in the country’s …
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Fashion for Good expands Asia presence
AMSTERDAM – Fashion for Good is expanding to South Asia with the lof a dedicated regional innovation programme. Leading up …