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"Textiles Industry" News Archive
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.
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.
Sustainability Governance
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.
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.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Driving Innovation and Growth: Key Strategies of Major Players in the Acrylic Fibers Market
Major players in the acrylic fibers market are strategically forming alliances to leverage synergies, share resources, and access new markets, aiming to enhance competitiveness and expand their market reach.
Sustainability Standards News
Fair Wear and GoodWeave Team up to Fight Child and Forced Labor
Fair Wear Foundation and GoodWeave International join forces to combat child and forced labor in hidden supply chain corners, their expertise gaining significance with impending EU human rights legislation.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts
TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.
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.
Sustainability Standards News
GOTS Production Process Recognized in Green Button 2.0
GOTS has met Green Button 2.0 requirements, affirming its dedication to sustainable manufacturing and wet processes.
Sustainable Materials
Adidas and H&M’s Arket Releases Clothing Made Using Spinnova Fiber
Spinnova's mass dyeing could benefit the entire textile industry and the planet because it avoids using harmful chemicals, with major apparel companies Adidas and H&M choosing to bet on it this year.
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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.
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.