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"Textiles Industry" News Archive
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Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study
Greenpeace utilizes advanced geolocation technology to unveil the fate of donated clothing, exposing a significant lack of second-life utilization as tracked items, placed in containers and stores, embark on a complex and uncertain global journey.
Ethical Consumerism
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Lenzing is on its way to Hitting its 2030 Environmental Goals
Backed by the Science Based Targets Initiative, Lenzing Group has released a report that reveals it’s “on track” to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030.
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Supply Chains
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
Sustainable Materials
WRAP Launches Circular Design Toolkit to Revolutionize Textile Industry Sustainability
WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.
Sustainable Materials
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics
Patagonia's groundbreaking Stormshadow parka, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics, signals a milestone in the outdoor apparel industry's pursuit of sustainability.
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
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.
Our Community
Sustainable Materials
The Transformative Impact of Circulose® Material in the Textile Industry
With growing demand for sustainability, Circulose®, made from 100% discarded textiles, is revolutionizing circular fashion, benefiting both businesses and the environment.
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%.