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Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants
Sustainable Materials

Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants

Bananatex revolutionizes the textile industry with its eco-friendly jersey fabric made from Abacá banana plants, earning recognition at the Dezeen Awards 2023 and showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable fashion.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
KITOTEX®: How Candiani’s Innovative Technology is Saving Water
Sustainable Supply Chains

KITOTEX®: How Candiani’s Innovative Technology is Saving Water

Created by Italian denim mill Candiani, Kitotex® is a breakthrough in water-saving technology that recycles the exoskeletons of crustaceans to create biodegradable yarn.
Common Share Editorial TeamCommon Share Editorial Team
|June 15th, 2021|12:09 PM
Renewcell Presents the Revolutionary CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network
Sustainable Suppliers News

Renewcell Presents the Revolutionary CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network

Renewcell's Circulose Supplier Network (CSN) of 47 textile producers is driving the circular economy by steadily supplying Circulose fiber derived from recycled textiles.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 6th, 2023|12:52 PM
Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain
Sustainable Materials

Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain

Impermea Materials stands ready to tackle industry challenges of any magnitude with its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 30th, 2023|6:22 PM
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Materials

Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On

The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM
Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles
Sustainability Standards News

Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles

Bluesign’s latest revision takes into account the latest scientific knowledge regarding the toxicological and ecological profiles of substances.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 18th, 2023|12:54 PM
TômTex Secures $2.25 Million in Seed Funding, Surpassing $4.15 Million Total Raise
Sustainable Materials

TômTex Secures $2.25 Million in Seed Funding, Surpassing $4.15 Million Total Raise

TômTex, a sustainable biomaterial producer, has secured $2.25 million in a seed round led by Happiness Capital, with participation from prominent climate-tech venture firms, marking a significant milestone for the visionary founder Uyen Tran.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 28th, 2023|12:39 PM
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste
Sustainable Supply Chains

The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste

England's 'Maximizing Resources, Minimising Waste' program aims to transform the textile industry through an extended producer responsibility scheme, product life extension, material diversion, and the promotion of a robust textile recycling industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 31st, 2023|2:54 PM
OEKO-TEX® Sees a 21% Surge in Certifications and Labels
Sustainability Standards News

OEKO-TEX® Sees a 21% Surge in Certifications and Labels

OEKO-TEX® achieved substantial growth by issuing over 43,000 certificates and labels in its latest fiscal year, with the "Made in Green" label experiencing exceptional 52% growth.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 4th, 2023|11:38 AM
Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord
Sustainability Standards News

Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord

OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC collaborate to drive sustainability in the textile industry, promoting responsible production, safer materials, and streamlined certification through data sharing and aligned programs.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 29th, 2023|10:38 AM