ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Textiles Industry" News Archive
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 Supply Chains
Better Cotton Launches its Initiative in Uzbekistan
To further promote the environmental and social benefits of sustainable agricultural practices, BCI has announced this past January the launch of a new program in Uzbekistan.
Sustainable Materials
Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion
Ahimsa silk boasts a range of sustainable properties that contribute to a more environmentally friendly textile industry, used by Stella McCartney, Eileen Fisher, Cuyana, and more.
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Suppliers News
How Innovative Textiles like ECONYL® Are Reinventing the Fashion Industry
ECONYL® by Aquafil Group is made from nylon waste and was designed to contribute to a circular economy model.
Gore Fabrics Achieves Global Recycled Standard
Plans to introduce GRS certified laminates to customers on both the consumer business side and in the Gore-Tex Professional Workwear business.
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Clean Clothes Campaign Calls out Brands to Join the Pakistan Accord
The Clean Clothes Campaign urges fashion brands to sign the Pakistan Accord for workplace safety in the textile industry after the 11th anniversary of the Ali Enterprises factory fire that killed 250 workers.
Sustainable Materials
The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material
Used by Boody and Pact, the use of bamboo in fashion aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and ethical practices in the textile and apparel industry.
Sustainable Materials
Ganni Revolutionizes Material Innovation with “Clothes from Carbon”
The Danish fashion brand Ganni is leading the way by showcasing samples and being the first to trial fabrics made with Rubi Lab’s groundbreaking lyocell yarn.
Sustainability Governance
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
Sustainable Suppliers News
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.
Our Community
Leather: Enduring Beauty
Few fabrics have as rich a history as leather. Ued for a multitude of both practical and ornamental applications by almost every civilization since its introduction in ancient Egypt in 3000BC, it is truly an incredible material that tells the story of human history.
Sustainability Governance
The European Union Sets New Environmental Standards for Textile Mills
Around 3,000 plants in the chemical industry and 300 in the textile industry will have four years to adapt to the new measures.
Sustainable Suppliers News
The 5 Apparel Brands that Are Currently Dominating the Resale Market
Embracing a truly circular economy, brands like Puma, Timberland, Balenciaga and more demonstrate the new trend among luxury brands that take a big step towards sustainable fashion and have added value.