GENEVA – WWF has welcomed a new UN initiative which encourages apparel and textile supply chains to address climate change.…Read the full story… WWF welcomes textile industry climate change initiative
Uniqlo to convert to denim process that slashes water use by 99%
EXCLUSIVE – Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has developed a new washing process for jeans that cuts water use by…Read the full story… Uniqlo to convert to denim process that slashes water use by 99%
Patagonia gets political, backs Democrat candidates
CALIFORNIA — US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has announced it is endorsing Democrat Senate candidates Jon Tester of Montana and…Read the full story… Patagonia gets political, backs Democrat candidates
Apparel sector giants pledge to tackle forced labour
NEW YORK – More than 100 global apparel and footwear companies have pledged to tackle forced labour risks for migrant…Read the full story… Apparel sector giants pledge to tackle forced labour
Stella McCartney launches new foundation
MILAN – British designer Stella McCartney has announced the launch of a new foundation which, among other things, will seek…Read the full story… Stella McCartney launches new foundation
Textile Exchange and German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles collaborate
MILAN – Textile Exchange and the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles are to announce a new collaboration aimed at fostering…Read the full story… Textile Exchange and German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles collaborate
H&M is world’s top user of sustainable cotton
MILAN – Figures released at this week’s Textile Exchange Conference in Italy show H&M is the world’s leading user of…Read the full story… H&M is world’s top user of sustainable cotton
H&M: an €8 sweater CAN be produced sustainably
STOCKHOLM – A sweater that costs as little as €8 can be produced in a sustainable way, claims Swedish fast…Read the full story… H&M: an €8 sweater CAN be produced sustainably
US polyester producers complain of Chinese, Indian dumping
WASHINGTON – Two leading US polyester producers, Unifi and Nan Ya Plastics, have filed petitions alleging that dumped and subsidised…Read the full story… US polyester producers complain of Chinese, Indian dumping