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"Sustainable Textiles" News Archive
Sustainable Suppliers News
The IFM Analyzes the Evolution of World Textile and Apparel Exports Over the Last Two Decades
As part of the IFM x Première Vision Chair, the French Fashion Institute presented on February 8 its analysis of the latest developments in the global textile and apparel sourcing on the 8th of February.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Recovo Strives to Achieve "End-to-End Platform" for Circular Solutions
The emerging Spanish company Recovo has acquired new capacities in its quest to stand out as the benchmark platform for the transition of fashion and textile companies toward a fully sustainable and circular model.
Sustainability Standards News
Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC
ZDHC's approval of Fiber52's chemical-free cotton technology signifies a crucial milestone in the textile industry's pursuit of sustainability and greener production methods.
Sustainability Governance
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Sustainable Supply Chains
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.
Sustainability Governance
What the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Implies for Fashion Companies
As demonstrated in actions taken by major apparel companies such as Decathlon, Mango, H&M and more, the apparel industry is already adapting to the strategy to make sustainable products the norm in the EU.
Innovation Forum's Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference: 25th -26th April
The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference in Amsterdam will address how brands must align
and adapt practices to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Kickstart Your Sustainable Development Strategy
How to Implement the Sustainable Development Goals into Your Business Strategy
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
Sustainable Materials
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.
Our Community
Viscose Fiber: The Industry Demand for Responsibly Sourced Textiles
Switching from synthetic fibers to natural fibers is one way to solve the fashion waste problem, however the industry as a whole needs more progress to provide transparency within viscose supply chains.
Sustainable Supply Chains
The EU Triples its Exports of Used Textiles According to Recent Reports
According to the document EU Exports of Used Textiles in Europe's Circular Economy prepared by the European Environment Agency, 46% of these garments were sold to Africa, the EU's main customer, followed by Asia, with 41%.
Scotland's Sustainable Textiles Work Space Launches
A new facility to help fashion and textile Scotland work more sustainably has opened. The venue, supported by Zero Waste Scotland, was launched on the back of the government's 'Make Things Last' campaign, which highlights ways designers and producers can reduce waste.