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News briefsNike commits to Responsible Wool Standard
Nike has committed to using certified wool sourced with Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), which means that the brand will now source only certified non-mulesed wool. Animal welfare organization Four Paws International said in a statement that Nike “changed its CSR policy by committing to the certified Responsible Wool Standard in ...
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ArticleTextile Exchange evaluates COP15 cautiously positive
At the conclusion of COP15 in Montréal, Canada, world leaders adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Liesl Truscott, director of industry accountability and insights at Textile Exchange, assesses the agreement for the fashion, textile and apparel industries in a statement on the Textile Exchange website. Textile Exchange sees the COP15 ...
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ArticleCircular design thinking: Design beats disposal
What can replace a business-centered design approach, with repairable products that last longer, are recyclable and still create value?
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New Recycled Polyester Challenge aims to treble volumes
After the launch in 2017 of a “Sustainable Cotton Challenge,” Textile Exchange is now launching the “Recycled Polyester Challenge,” working in cooperation with the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. The 85 brands and suppliers involved aim to increase the proportion of recycled polyester fibers used in their products from ...
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Progress in textiles sustainability is steady but slow, Textile Exchange says
Global fiber production attained around 110 million meters in 2019, representing a 30 percent increase over the past 10 years, and is expected to rise by another 30 percent to 146 million meters in 2030 if the current trend continues. According to the latest “Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report” ...
