
Oeko-Tex sees solid growth amid tough trading conditions
ZURICH – Leading global textile standard, Oeko-Tex, has announced a significant increase in certifications to its sustainable textile label, Made

ZURICH – Leading global textile standard, Oeko-Tex, has announced a significant increase in certifications to its sustainable textile label, Made

DALLAS – Hemp fibre will be ‘cottonized’ on a commercial scale for the first time ever at a major new

HONG KONG – Esquel, the textile giant which has been singled out for potential sanctions in US draft legislation regarding

LENZING – Consumers are more likely to purchase clothing and textiles from brands which use terms such as ‘Eco-friendly’, ‘Biodegradable’,

BRUSSELS – 11 NGOs are calling for new laws to compel EU based multi-nationals to respect human rights and the

NEW YORK – A group of human rights groups and investors have filed a petition with US Customs and Border

NEW YORK – The latest textile export figures for Xinjiang highlight the huge challenge brands and retailers face in divesting

LONDON – Confidential audit reports obtained by the Guardian newspaper show that fast fashion retailer Boohoo has been selling clothes

TAIPAI – Functional fibres and smart new textile technologies from the Taiwan textile sector were unveiled in a recent online

BRUSSELS – The European Commission has launched a three-month public consultation seeking feedback on measures to tackle pollution from microplastics. Textile industry stakeholders are being

LONDON – New research has highlighted the potential for including microplastic pollution in environmental assessment tools for the apparel and textile industries. Researchers suggest it

LONDON – Environmental group Friends of the Earth has launched a campaign to educate consumers on microplastics and ultimately try shift the apparel industry away

CALIFORNIA – A new US venture which tackles synthetic fibre pollution has got the green light for commercialisation. The new technology allows polyester and other synthetic

MANCHESTER – New research suggests the amount of microplastics polluting the world’s oceans could be much greater than thought. A UK study uncovered the highest

BRUSSELS – Wear better quality clothing garments and wash them less often is the key message of a new report into the growing problem of
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