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Carbios rejects claims by former exec and files criminal complaint
PARIS – French biotechnology firm Carbios has rejected allegations by a former executive and filed a criminal complaint for what
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol in regenerative cotton push
MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has opened grower enrolment for 2026, with new measures designed to verify regenerative
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Worn Again launches poly-cotton recycling plant in Switzerland
WINTERTHUR – Worn Again Technologies has started up a demonstration-scale textile-to-fibre recycling plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company is looking
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OCA sets out strategy to scale organic cotton
AMSTERDAM – The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has unveiled a new strategy which is aimed at expanding organic cotton supply.
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Middle East crisis hits garment export routes
LONDON – Rising tensions across the Middle East are creating fresh uncertainty for global fashion logistics and export routes. Research
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Südwolle develops wool-rich denim fabric
MILAN – Südwolle Group has developed a wool-rich denim fabric that keeps a classic indigo look while incorporating Merino wool
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Fashion logistics rerouted as Suez risk rises
LONDON – Fashion logistics were severely jolted over the weekend after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliation.
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GOTS 8.0 released with tougher due diligence
STUTTGART – Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard, with a new focus on due
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Netherlands to pitch circular solutions at Techtextil
AMSTERDAM – The Netherlands will pitch a cluster of circular textile and digital traceability solutions to buyers and technology partners
Shein buys Everlane in US$100m deal, reports claim
18th May 2026
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BEIJING – Chinese fashion giant Shein is reportedly acquiring US apparel brand Everlane in a deal valuing the business at around US$100m. The transaction was
U.S. cotton LCA claims negative carbon footprint
18th May 2026
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NORTH CAROLINA – A new life cycle assessment claims U.S. cotton can deliver a negative greenhouse gas footprint when biogenic carbon storage is included. The
Cotton risk rises sharply amid sourcing shifts
14th May 2026
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LONDON – Cotton supply chains are showing fresh signs of forced labour exposure, despite growing investment in traceability, Oritain research found. Oritain’s Market Insights Programme
Brands warned of forced labour cotton concerns
13th May 2026
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WASHINGTON – Campaigners are warning that cotton produced with state-imposed forced labour in Turkmenistan may be entering global fashion supply chains. The risk is linked
BCI pilot claims 54 per cent cut in US cotton emissions
13th May 2026
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ZURICH – US cotton growers licensed to the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) standard cut greenhouse gas emissions by 54 per cent in a single season.
Target expands Syre deal for recycled polyester
13th May 2026
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NORTH CAROLINA – Target has expanded its partnership with Syre to support the use of 70,000 metric tons of polyester made from end-of-life textiles. The
EU customs probe uncovers China textile diversion scheme
12th May 2026
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WARSAW – EU anti-fraud officials have helped uncover a suspected textile diversion scheme involving goods shipped from China. The textiles were declared as being in
Chinese apparel exports to US plunge 53 per cent in Q1
11th May 2026
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WASHINGTON – Chinese apparel shipments to the US fell by more than half in value in the first quarter of 2026 new trade figures show.
BGMEA, GIZ sign Bangladesh RMG transition deal
11th May 2026
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DHAKA – Bangladesh’s Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a deal with German development agency GIZ to support sustainability in the country’s ready-made
