News France fines Refashion over uncollected textiles PARIS – The French authorities have fined Refashion €170,000 for failures in the country’s used textile collection system. The sanction Read More »
News Shahi Exports to scale cotton pre-treatment technology BANGALORE – Shahi Exports has partnered with US-based Innovo Fiber to scale a lower-impact cotton pre-treatment technology. The move comes Read More »
News Debrand report lifts lid on used textile pathways VANCOUVER – Debrand has released its first transparency report, offering a detailed breakdown of where post-consumer and used textile materials Read More »
News Microplastic awareness raises sourcing questions NORTH CAROLINA – Consumer awareness of microplastics is starting to influence apparel purchasing intent, according to new research from Cotton Read More »
News Bezos Earth Fund grants target next-gen fibres NEW YORK – The Bezos Earth Fund has announced US$34m in new grants to support the development of next-generation textile Read More »
News Temu, Shein cost German economy €2.4bn a year: study BERLIN – Temu and Shein are costing the German economy €2.4bn a year in lost added value, claims a study Read More »
News GOTS-certified facilities rise 15 per cent to 17,800 in 2025 STUTTGART – The number of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified facilities globally rose 15.3 per cent year on year to Read More »
News Samsara Eco announces 10-year LSKD deal NEW SOUTH WALES – Australian brand LSKD has signed a 10-year agreement with Samsara Eco to use enzymatically recycled nylon Read More »
News Epoch Biodesign unveils UK nylon 6,6 bio-recycling plant LONDON – Epoch Biodesign has unveiled plans for Europe’s first nylon 6,6 bio-recycling demonstration plant, weeks after raising €10.3m. The Read More »
Faux fur faux pas 25th January 2018 No Comments Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots, FatFace and Romwe. Laboratory tests Read More »