GENEVA – A new global initiative is encouraging a shift in textile production from fossil fuel-based synthetic fibres to renewable, …
Continue reading “Global call for shift to wood-derived fibres”
GENEVA – A new global initiative is encouraging a shift in textile production from fossil fuel-based synthetic fibres to renewable, …
Continue reading “Global call for shift to wood-derived fibres”
AMSTERDAM – A new initiative aims to create a universally accepted screening method to test for the presence of GMOs …
Continue reading “New proposals to harmonise screening for GMO in organic cotton”
DHAKA – Bangladesh garment factory workers appear on the bring of major revolt after factory owners offered them a Tk …
Continue reading “Bangladeshi workers on brink of revolt over pay snub”
HERZOGENAURACH – Adidas has confirmed to Apparel Insider bold plans to transition to 100 per cent use of recycled polyester …
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LENZING – Austrian speciality fibre maker, Lenzing, will invest more than €100m in sustainable production up to 2022. The business …
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TOKYO – Japan’s biggest fast fashion retailer has announced a major strategic step as part of its strategy of boosting …
Continue reading “Uniqlo takes next step in automation with JV”
VIGO – The world’s largest apparel business, Inditex, has commenced a pilot project with the Port Authority of Vigo in …
Continue reading “Inditex puts €400,000 into textiles from marine waste pilot”
LONDON – Garment supply chains in South East Asia are set for drastic job losses as automation and sewbots come …
Continue reading “New report warns of automation’s “dark side””
AMSTERDAM – Greenpeace has labelled polyester the “Achilles heel of fast fashion,” in a new report which reflects on the …
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