Jeanologia to launch new production model at ITMA 2019
"Jeanologia, the Spanish company involved in developing sustainable and efficient technology, will present a new production model based on digitalisation and sustainability that reduces times and simplifies processes, reinventing the way of producing jeans." Jeanologia, the Spanish company involved in developi... Read more
ShanghaiTex 2019 to feature 1,200 exhibitors
The 19th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2019), to be held from November 25-28, 2019, will feature over 1,200 exhibitors. The exhibition, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, will showcase a range of intelligent textile machinery and innovative eco-friendly materials, hel... Read more
Brands up their sustainability quotient with new eco-friendly fab…
"Besides making them more durable and climate resistant, brands are focusing on sustainability of their garments. They are opting for materials that offer more casual attributes to satisfy consumer’s need for comfort and flexibility. A prominent example of this is the CoolVisions’ dyeable polypropylene fila... Read more
NCTO CEO Kim Glas to revive the American textile industry
"Kim Glas, new the president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organisations since April 2019, has set a definite goal to revive the flagging American textile industry. She notes the American industry in the last few years has seen a remarkable uptick in employment with the industry currently employing 600,000... Read more
European fashion leaders introduce new manifesto on circularity
"EURATEX (European Apparel and Textile Confederation), Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) have collaborated to release a new policy for circular economy in textiles. The manifesto urges po... Read more
Colored cotton makes its way into the Turkey market
"To exploit its dominance in cotton production, Turkey now plans to develop colored cotton. The country will produce two completely natural and colored cotton known asx‘sarı gelin’ (yellow bride) and ‘gelincik’ (poppy). The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry plans to produce fabrics by using b... Read more
Sustainability initiatives by brands only way to reduce carbon fo…
"A new report by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) reveals, around £140-million worth of clothing is discarded every year in the UK. The fashion industry works on a ‘take-make-dispose’ model with new, cheaply-made and cheaply-sold items introduced every season. The total carbon footprint... Read more
Fashion industry’s environmental impact, brands team up to chalk …
"A major source of environmental contamination, the global fashion industry, emits 10 per cent of the greenhouse emissions annually. Due to its long supply chain and energy-intensive production, the industry consumes more energy than aviation and shipping combined. As most of the clothing manufacturing is now undertake... Read more
Kingpins Amsterdam focuses on eco-friendly fabrics
"The recent edition of Kingpins Amsterdam, held on April 10 and 11, 2019 attracted the attention of several top international denim, jeanswear and fashion brands. However, attendance at this event was significantly lower than previous editions. This was mainly due to the cost cutting measures adopted by many companies.... Read more
Brands regain their lost value through CSR initiatives
"Fast Fashion is losing its sheen with brands not only stepping up their ethical standards of production but also implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies to transform their business processes. These initiatives are fructifying with brands witnessing bonus uplift in consumer loyalty." Fast F... Read more
Individuals, stakeholders find new ways to clean up Asian clothin…
As per United Nations Climate Change, the fashion industry, which accounts for 10 per cent of the world’s carbon footprint and 20 per cent of waste water, is likely to consume a quarter of its global resources by 2050. This pollution is more prevalent in Asia, the largest manufacturer and exporter of clothing and... Read more
Fashion brands move from ownership to rental model
"As the fashion industry warms up to the growing trend of sustainability, concepts of reusing and recycling are gathering momentum. However, it will be a while before these are universally adopted. The trend of fast fashion has increased overall consumption. This needs to change if we wish to make positive environmenta... Read more
Sustainability, social issues score high among GenZ consumers
Sustainability and transparency, the two watchwords of the millennials, are now been actively taken up by the Gen Z. New and friendly brands of this generation are creating sustainable, authentic and transparent products and services that address the concerns and aspirations of Gen Z and build trust for the future. Th... Read more
Revolutionising fashion with biotechnology
"Biofabrication is changing the way clothes are made with four companies leading the revolution. At the helm of is AMSilk which uses genetically engineered bacteria to get around that problem. The company recently launched its first product made with spider silk — a luxury watch strap. It is working on several ot... Read more
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C&A reduces global carbon footprint by 12%
According to C&A’s annual Global Sustainability Report, owing to its use of sustainab... Read more
Karl Mayer launches new dyeing technology at ITMA 2019
Karl Mayer launched Greendye, an innovative technology for producing denim fabrics with minimis... Read more
Hong Kong works on textile research
Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Wuyi University are working together on research and devel... Read more
ABFR joins circular platform
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail is joining a platform named Circular Apparel Innovation Factory... Read more
Patagonia offers trade-in option
Customers can mail-in used Patagonia clothing in exchange for purchase credit. This is part of... Read more
ZDHC Foundation to advice on discharge of harmful chemicals at ITMA 2019
A high-level breakout session led by ZDHC Foundation, at the forthcoming Planet Textile Summit ... Read more
Germany to host Neonyt in July, future issues facing fashion industry in fo…
Neonyt will be held in Germany, July 2 to 4, 2019. This will feature women’s wear, men&rs... Read more
Ongoing Kingpins New York focuses on sustainability and heritage in denim
Kingpins New York is on from June 12 to 13, 2019. The trade show is focusing on sustainable dev... Read more
US/UK consumers expect brands to focus more on sustainability: Study
Consumers in the UK and the US want the fashion industry to become more sustainable. They now t... Read more
Birla Cellulose does product mapping
Birla Cellulose has completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) of products in its portfolio. The L... Read more
Tintex Textiles to participate in the UN Global Compact Initiative
Tintex Textiles will participate in the upcoming United Nations Global Compact initiative - a v... Read more
X-Rite, Pantone to showcase new color formulation software at ITMA 2019
X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC will showcase their latest Color iMatch formulation softwar... Read more
Gap Inc to source 100 per cent sustainable cotton by 2025
Gap has announced it will derive 100 per cent of its cotton from more sustainable sources by 20... Read more
Dutch brands launch eco-project in China
A joint Sino-Dutch project has been launched in the Yangtze River Delta. ‘Sustainable Tex... Read more
Consumers want companies to get real
Over half of consumers in the UK and US want the fashion industry to become more sustainable. C... Read more
Candiani partners with Roica for sustainability
Italian denim mill Candiani emphasizes sustainable products. Candiani Denim is a frontrunner in... Read more
Lenzing opts for blockchain to ensure brands, consumers track Tencel produc…
Lenzing will use blockchain technology to ensure that brands and consumers can track its Tencel... Read more
Greenpeace to use third party tools to test new industry standards
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace will use best third party tools and standards – a... Read more
Brandix gets Net Zero Carbon certificate
A Brandix factory in Sri Lanka is the world’s first apparel manufacturing facility to ach... Read more
Coalition to accelerate Circular Economy in Nordic Countries
Key leaders from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark have collaborated to accelerate Circular E... Read more
Textile recycling catches up across the board
There is a lot going on in the field of textile recycling. The main raw material is textile pro... Read more
Kingpins names compliant brands
Kingpins will release a list of top 10 most sustainable products found on its show floor. This ... Read more
Bangladesh: IDCOL seeks $166 million funds for energy efficiency
The Infrastructure Development Company (IDCOL) in Bangladesh will push in funds worth $166 mill... Read more
Ethical fashion brands gaining ground in Egypt
Entrepreneurs in Egypt are creating sustainable and ethical fashion solutions. Norhan El Sakkou... Read more
ITMA to host a special denim event
There will be a special session on denim production at Planet Textiles on June 22, at Itma, Bar... Read more
France comes down on apparel waste
France wants brands to stop destroying unsold clothes and luxury goods. Legislation would be en... Read more
Adidas teams up with Parley for the Oceans to recycle marine waste
As a result of Adidas’ partnership with Parley for the Oceans five million pairs of shoes... Read more
Textile waste challenges UK
The UK is debating how to deal with textile waste. Demand for used textiles from Eastern Europe... Read more
Everlane partners with Bluesign
Everlane is partnering Bluesign in an effort to move toward more sustainable textile manufactur... Read more
A clutch of LA brands prioritizing sustainability
Several fashion brands have emerged in Los Angeles with a focus on sustainability. They aim at ... Read more
DCTV forms collaboration for circular clothing
DCTV has collaborated with brands, retailers, manufacturers, their associations, knowledge inst... Read more
Euratex calls for circularity as brands come together for common goals
Textiles and apparel industry association Euratex has launched a manifesto, urging EU policy ma... Read more
Asia Pacific yet to reach SDG goals
On its current trajectory, Asia and the Pacific will not achieve any of the 17 Sustainable Deve... Read more
Apparel waste is big business in Bangladesh
Apparel waste is a growing business in Bangladesh. There are two categories of waste, one from ... Read more
Textile Exchange, Reblend supports Circle Economy’s Cotton Recycling Pilot
Textile Exchange and Reblend have joined Circle Economy’s Cotton Recycling Pilot as knowl... Read more
Eurojersey reuses water
Italian warp knit fabrics producer Eurojersey reuses 30 million liters of water in its manufact... Read more
Denim House Isko to introduce new performance wear fabric in US
Leading denim producer Isko will enter a new market in the United States next month when it int... Read more
Over 100 brands, retailers attend BCI Forum in Sydney
Over 100 brands, retailers, NGOs, cotton scientists, farmers and industry attended the Better C... Read more
Mango reduces water use in its jeans production cycle
Mango’s consumption of water, energy and chemicals has been reduced through the introduct... Read more
Texworld USA to host Fashionsustain
Texworld USA will be held from July 22 to 24, 2019. The trade show has put the spotlight on sus... Read more
Prym Group launches eco-friendly snap fasteners
Prym Group, one of the major suppliers of fasteners and accessories to apparel and textile sect... Read more
Lenzing turns to blockchain
Lenzing will use blockchain technology to support its Tencel branded fiber business. This will ... Read more
Kering to promote clean fashion
Luxury giant Kering has been tasked to bring together a group of brands to set unified sustaina... Read more
Copenhagen Fashion Summit celebrates a decade, focus on sustainability
Copenhagen Fashion Summit held from May 15 to 16, 2019 attracted 1300 guests, and 78 high-level... Read more
SAC launches new technology company Higg Co
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has launched Higg Co, a for profit tech spin that will develo... Read more
C.L.A.S.S to display smart innovations at Copenhagen Fashion Summit
C.L.A.S.S. will have a special place fully dedicated to its smart innovation within the "Design... Read more
Devan launches two new technologies at the Techtexil Show
Textile innovator Devan Chemicals launched two new technologies at the Techtextil show in Frank... Read more
Fashion brands’ sustainability initiatives make slow progress
A report by consultancy BCG reveals, even though fashion brands improved their environmental an... Read more
Circularity gets attention at Bangladesh denim fair
Bangladesh Denim Expo was held on May 2 and 3, 2019. It provided endless possibilities of netwo... Read more
Brands redefine denim production, make it more sustainable
Brands in the US are becoming sensitive about the water and chemicals being used in denim produ... Read more
Fashion persists with harmful ways damaging the environment
The pace of sustainability progress in the fashion industry has slowed by a third in the past y... Read more
Circle Economy, Fashion for Good to form global network of solution provide…
Circle Economy has partnered with Fashion for Good to accelerate re-commerce and rental busines... Read more
GOTS certified facilities up 14 per cent
In 2018, the number of GOTS certified facilities increased 14.6 per cent. Certified facilities ... Read more
Luxury needs to be redefined
Sustainability has become an element of brand value. But luxury brands in particular seem to be... Read more
Bangladesh exports to EU up 10 per cent
Last fiscal year, Bangladesh apparel exports to the European Union rose by 10.58 per cent. Now ... Read more
SAC hosts LA event
Bringing together experts and apparel-industry veterans, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC... Read more
CanopyStyle initiative adds three more brands
Canopy recently added three new fashion and apparel brands to its CanopyStyle initiative. With ... Read more