MASSACHUSETTS – Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed patent-pending technology which applies short-chain polymer water-repellents using a…Read the full story… US researchers in green DWR breakthrough
Puma wants more research to close polyester loop
HERZOGENAURACH – German sportswear giant Puma has confirmed to Apparel Insider it will launch its first collection made primarily from…Read the full story… Puma wants more research to close polyester loop
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,…Read the full story… Global call for shift to wood-derived fibres
New proposals to harmonise screening for GMO in organic cotton
AMSTERDAM – A new initiative aims to create a universally accepted screening method to test for the presence of GMOs…Read the full story… New proposals to harmonise screening for GMO in organic cotton
Bangladeshi workers on brink of revolt over pay snub
DHAKA – Bangladesh garment factory workers appear on the bring of major revolt after factory owners offered them a Tk…Read the full story… Bangladeshi workers on brink of revolt over pay snub
Adidas targets 100 per cent use of recycled polyester
HERZOGENAURACH – Adidas has confirmed to Apparel Insider bold plans to transition to 100 per cent use of recycled polyester…Read the full story… Adidas targets 100 per cent use of recycled polyester
Lenzing to invest €100m in sustainable production
LENZING – Austrian speciality fibre maker, Lenzing, will invest more than €100m in sustainable production up to 2022. The business…Read the full story… Lenzing to invest €100m in sustainable production
Uniqlo takes next step in automation with JV
TOKYO – Japan’s biggest fast fashion retailer has announced a major strategic step as part of its strategy of boosting…Read the full story… Uniqlo takes next step in automation with JV
Inditex puts €400,000 into textiles from marine waste pilot
VIGO – The world’s largest apparel business, Inditex, has commenced a pilot project with the Port Authority of Vigo in…Read the full story… Inditex puts €400,000 into textiles from marine waste pilot