All Textile Industry articles
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Garment-to-garment recycling: How far along is the sports and outdoor industry?
We look at what textile recycling is not and share some brands that are moving the outdoor and sporting goods industries in the right direction.
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New report on labor rights in Pakistan exposes exploitation of garment workers
A new report released by garment worker solidarity group and non-profit Labour Behind the Label, has exposed the increasing exploitation of garment workers in Pakistan. The document reveals details of how factories used by some of the world’s biggest fashion and sporting goods brands are routinely violating minimum wage requirements, ...
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Goldwin, The North Face and others with protein product launch
The first items to be mass-produced with so-called Brewed Protein are hitting the market this autumn. As reported in June of this year, the Japanese biotech start-up Spiber has been working on what it calls its Biosphere Circulation Program, which ferments bio-based and biodegradable textiles and agricultural waste to yield ...
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First supplier list for Pakistan Accord signatories announced
The first list of suppliers covered under the Pakistan Accord has been published. The list, comprising over 400 factories, provides an overview of the names, addresses, production processes, number of workers, and the number of signatory brands sourcing from each factory.
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UK government unveils updated plans to minimize waste in textiles and other key sectors
The U.K. government has released a policy paper entitled “Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste,” which summarizes the actions it will undertake to maximize resources and minimize waste across a series of key sectors, including the textile industry. Through its Net Zero Strategy, the U.K. government is committed to the near elimination ...
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EU sets out its position on destruction of unsold textiles
The latest news from Brussels will affect brands deal with “waste” stock. We outline the EU’s new stance on destroying unsold textiles
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Storm Care & Polygiene launch the new Storm x Polygiene Odorcrunch™ Spray
Polygiene and Storm Care have collaborated to develop an odor control spray, that works on a number of different odors including body odors, cooking fumes, smoke and other environmental fumes and odors.
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Performance Days: Exciting developments push recycled and biobased fibers
Performance Days will showcase exciting improvements in recycled and biobased synthetic fibers. Here is a preview.
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Hummel takes new steps to protect textile workers in Pakistan
Danish sportswear brand Hummel has taken a step forward in its commitment to worker safety by signing the Pakistan Accord. The initiative, which is part of the expanded International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile Industry, of which Hummel is already a member, aims to ensure a safe ...
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Polygiene: Washing half as much reduces environmental impact by a third
“So simple – so positive”: How Polygiene is extending the life of clothing.
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“For Mindful Living”: The new Polygiene claim and what it means
Polygiene has a new range of technologies that can give products SuperPowers! We take a closer look.
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French gov’t to discuss sustainability with garment and textile industry stakeholders
According to Textalks, the French government is planning a series of meetings with garment and textile industry stakeholders as the first step toward a more sustainable French textile industry. Over the next month, representatives of the textile industry, as well as consumer groups, recycling associations, environmental organizations and non-governmental organizations ...
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74 percent of post-consumer textile in Europe is recyclable
A report titled Sorting for Circularity Europe provides key findings for a more circular use of textiles.
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Everything in One Place: GORE-TEX brand Presents New Online Tool GORE-TEX ONE for Retailers and Brand Partners
With the new GORE-TEX ONE Portal, the GORE-TEX brand is taking collaboration with retailers and brand partners to the next level.
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Collapsed textile factory: Rana Plaza trial continues
For five years, the trial surrounding the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh was suspended, but now it is to resume on Feb. 16. The eight-story Rana Plaza factory building collapsed on April 24, 2013, killing more than 1,100 people. It housed several textile and other companies, and clothes were ...