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Transforming Textiles: The Future of Sustainability in Fiber and Fabric

Transforming Textiles: The Future of Sustainability in Fiber and Fabric

The textile industry is increasingly using recycled fibers like REPREVE®, SEAQUAL®, and ECONYL® to mitigate global plastic pollution, reduce fossil fuel demand, and introduce biodegradable polyesters such as CiCLO® that degrade faster in landfills, minimizing long-term environmental impact.
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|June 11th, 2024|2:18 PM
Understanding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Its Impact on Manufacturers' Environmental Footprint

Understanding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Its Impact on Manufacturers' Environmental Footprint

Quantifying emissions across supply chains via LCA, categorized into Scopes 1, 2, and 3, is bolstered by diverse guidelines like ISO14040 and ISO14044, alongside industry-specific and regional standards.
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|April 8th, 2024|12:21 PM
Spinnova Continues Collaboration With Luhta Sportswear Company And Releases A T-Shirt Made With SPINNOVA® Fibre
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Apparel & Textiles

Spinnova Continues Collaboration With Luhta Sportswear Company And Releases A T-Shirt Made With SPINNOVA® Fibre

Rukka, a brand under Luhta Sportswear Company, released a t-shirt made with 29% SPINNOVA® fibres in deep blue and white, as part of its 2024 Olympic collection, marking the first consumer product with SPINNOVA® fibres available online.
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|June 13th, 2024|12:19 PM
The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims

The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims

Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.
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|June 7th, 2023|10:20 AM
Unspun Raises $14 Million in Funding to Advance Sustainable 3D Weaving Technology

Unspun Raises $14 Million in Funding to Advance Sustainable 3D Weaving Technology

This capital infusion will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of Unspun's groundbreaking 3D weaving technology, known as Vega. With the fashion industry's supply chain in its crosshairs, Vega is poised to revolutionize the way garments are produced.
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|June 13th, 2023|3:35 PM
Aid by Trade Foundation Introduces the New Regenerative Cotton Standard

Aid by Trade Foundation Introduces the New Regenerative Cotton Standard

The Aid by Trade Foundation has introduced the Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS), an innovative approach aimed at addressing challenges in the cotton and textile industry for the benefit of both textile companies and cotton farmers.
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|November 7th, 2023|2:16 PM
Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants

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.
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|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Transforming Textile-to-Textile Recycled Fibers into Luxurious Naia Renew Yarns

Transforming Textile-to-Textile Recycled Fibers into Luxurious Naia Renew Yarns

Renewcell partners with Eastman to pioneer Naia Renew ES yarns, incorporating 100% recycled Circulose textile raw material in sustainable textile innovation.
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|January 9th, 2024|10:19 AM
A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

The EU's adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) template ensures smooth compatibility with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), streamlining reporting processes and fostering harmonization, thereby addressing challenges arising from heightened reporting requirements.
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|February 2nd, 2024|2:29 PM
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste

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.
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|July 31st, 2023|2:54 PM