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Study reveals microplastic release throughout recycling process
NEW SOUTH WALES – A new Australian study found the chemical recycling of polyester-cotton blended textiles releases large quantities of
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Ambercycle and Highsun partner on textile recycling
LOS ANGELES – Ambercycle and Highsun Holding Group (HSCC) have announced a strategic partnership to scale textile-to-textile recycling of synthetic
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Puma update shows progress on recycling and emissions
HERZOGENAURACH – Puma’s 2024 sustainability report shows both progress and challenges in meeting sustainability targets, especially concerning Scope 3 emissions.
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Shein and Temu shoppers warned of impending price rises
NEW YORK – The Temu and Shein websites are urging shoppers to complete purchases before 25 April as both Chinese
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Brightfiber opens textile recycling plant in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM – Brightfiber Textiles has opened a new textile recycling plant in the Netherlands in a ceremony attended by over
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NC State researchers to develop fibre impact database
RALEIGH – Researchers at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles are building a comprehensive database to better help
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Acegreen commits to long term purchase of Circ fibres
VANCOUVER – North American textile recycler Circ has entered into a long-term partnership with Acegreen Eco-Material Technology Co., a subsidiary
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Major new LCA measures impact of Indian organic cotton
AMSTERDAM – A major new life cycle assessment (LCA) of organic cotton production in India revealed significant environmental differences between
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Kantamanto market leaders clash over waste claims
ACCRA – A row has broken out in Ghana’s second-hand clothing sector after a strike by traders from the Ghana
Brazilian apparel brands ranked on transparency
11th October 2018
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LONDON – 20 Brazilian apparel brands and retailers have been ranked on their transparency by Fashion Revolution. The campaign group’s new Fashion Transparency Index Brazil
Investors call for living wages for garment workers
11th October 2018
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AMSTERDAM – A group of global institutional investors with combined assets of more than €725bn have called for fairer wages in textile supply chains. The
Fast Retailing automation sees staffing cut by 90 per cent
10th October 2018
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TOKYO – One of the world’s leading fast fashion brands is to introduce automation in its warehouses which will help it slash staffing levels by
Taiwan textile business unveils pioneering recycling tech
10th October 2018
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TAIPEI – Taiwanese polyester and textile manufacturer, Far Eastern New Century Corp, has unveiled pioneering new recycling technology that converts discarded textile waste streams into
First garments launched containing RWS certified wool
10th October 2018
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TEXAS – The first garments made with wool from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified farms are now in stores. UK retailer Marks & Spencer, US
World Bank backing for greening of Ethiopian textile industry
9th October 2018
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ADDIS ABABA – The World Bank is to launch a project to support Ethiopia in the greening of its rapidly growing textile industry. Apparel Insider
Labour groups call for compensation scheme in Bangladesh
9th October 2018
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DHAKA – Labour rights groups in Bangladesh are calling for better financial protection for workers in the wake of industrial accidents. The groups point out
Leading labour groups call for ‘Pakistan Accord’
9th October 2018
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KARACHI – Leading unions and labour groups in Pakistan have called for the country’s own safety ‘Accord’ similar to that in Bangladesh. They claim many
Fashion for Good opens interactive museum
8th October 2018
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AMSTERDAM – The doors have opened on a new museum which informs and inspires end consumers about the latest thinking in sustainable fashion. The new
