News Lululemon backs Syntetica in US$30m nylon recycling round PARIS – Lululemon and MAS Holdings have invested in a US$30m Series A funding round for French recycling technology developer Read More »
News Ireland sets April 2028 deadline for textile EPR scheme DUBLIN – Ireland has unveiled new draft delivery plans for a mandatory extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme. The regulation will Read More »
News Recover and Ünteks scale recycled cotton knits MADRID – Recycled cotton producer Recover has partnered with Turkish manufacturer Ünteks to develop a range of circular knitted fabrics Read More »
News France sets out ultra-fast fashion penalties PARIS – France has shared proposals for financial penalties on ultra-fast fashion, with charges ranging from €12 for coats and Read More »
News EU adopts leather exemption from deforestation rules BRUSSELS – The European Commission has adopted a delegated act removing cattle hides and leather from the scope of the Read More »
News China shoe factory fire followed several safety warnings BEIJING – A footwear factory in China where 28 people died had been repeatedly ordered to address fire hazards. It Read More »
News Shein set for Hong Kong IPO hearing after Beijing approval BEIJING – Shein is set to face the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing committee after securing Chinese regulatory approval for Read More »
News Textile groups sound alarm over fragmented EPR rules BRUSSELS – European textile and apparel organisations have urged the European Commission to intervene over diverging national extended producer responsibility Read More »
News GOTS establishes charitable foundation STUTTGART – The organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has created an independent charitable foundation as part of 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 »