#Sustainability

2015-02-10

SCS Global Services joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

SCS Global Services (SCS), a leading third-party verifier of environmental and social performance claims, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) as an affiliate member. SCS will work to promulgate SAC initiatives and promote the Higg Index, the Coalition’s sustainability measurement tool, in an effort to drive improvements across apparel and footwear supply chains.

With its membership in the SAC, SCS Global Services joins more than 150 global brands, retailers and manufacturers, as well as government, non-profit environmental organizations, and academic institutions, which are collectively committed to improving supply chain sustainability in the apparel and footwear industries.

SCS aims to advance the Higg Index, a tool which gauges environmental sustainability and guides supply chain decision-making toward better efficiency and sustainability impact. The Higg Index is an open source, indicator-based tool that allows suppliers, manufacturers, brands and retailers to evaluate materials, products, facilities and processes based on environmental and product design choices.

Membership to the SAC deepens SCS’ existing engagement with global apparel and footwear supply chains. SCS pioneered the certification of recycled content claims for textiles and apparel, developed the Responsible Source™ standard for synthetic polymers and fiber, and certifies responsibly manufactured commercial fabrics against the Association of Contract Textiles facts® ecolabel. SCS also assisted the development of the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) through participation in the Textile Exchange’s GRS International Working Group.

“We are pleased to be joining the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and are confident that it will have a positive impact on product sustainability over time and become a model for how industries can collaborate in making a positive impact on value chain performance,” says Alicia Godlove, Materials Manager for Environmental Certification Services at SCS. “We look forward to our collaboration with the Coalition and our other colleagues in this important effort.”

“We welcome the addition of SCS Global Services to the Coalition, and look forward to their participation in this industry-wide effort in sustainability, “ said Coalition CEO Jason Kibbey. “Having SCS as part of the Coalition widens the scope of our impact within the apparel industry and accelerates the change we’re making towards responsible industry actions.” There are currently more than 150 members of the SAC, the majority of which are global brands and retailers including: adidas, C&A, Gap, H&M, JC Penny, Kohl’s, Levi’s, L.L. Bean, Macy’s, Nike, Nordstrom, Puma, REI, Target, and VF Corporation.

More information on SAC, the complete Higg Index, and a full list of members can be found at www.apparelcoalition.org.

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

RadiciGroup: 21st Sustainability Report published

RadiciGroup has published its 21st Sustainability Report, covering the year 2024, confirming more than two decades of transparency and measurement in the economic, environmental, and social dimensions. From its first Social Report in 2004 to the current reporting aligned with the GRI Universal Standards, the Group is now preparing for its next challenge: the adoption of the criteria that will be set out by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Techtextil India 2025 commences: Ushering in a new era for functional textiles

Techtextil India 2025, a premier trade fair for technical textiles, non-wovens and composites, organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, has opened today at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, marking its 10th edition. Running from 19 – 21 November 2025, this landmark edition connects 215 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors to the textile value chain, featuring innovations across 12 application-based textile segments.

Solution for lower energy consumption proves itself in practice

Getzner Textil is one of KARL MAYER’s first customers to use PROSIZE with CASCADE. The innovative weaving specialist has tested the steam and condensation system by KARL MAYER and determined the energy savings it achieves. Karl-Heinz Vaaßen, Head of Textile Drying at KARL MAYER, assisted Getzner Textil’s production specialists both with the tests and with all questions relating to CASCADE. In a conversation with Werner Egger, Head of Weaving, and Thomas Rossi, Head of Warp Preparation at Getzner Textil, he learnt more about the system’s benefits for his customer.

An accessible World Show window for textile technology manufacturers and investors: ITM 2026

The ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious meeting points for the global textile technologies sector, will bring together industry professionals from around the world in Istanbul from June 9–13, 2026. Istanbul's strategic location, easy accessibility, and cultural inclusiveness make ITM 2026 not just an exhibition but also an accessible world show window. Thousands of investors who cannot travel to Europe due to visa issues are eagerly awaiting ITM 2026 for the chance to see technology firsthand, connect directly with manufacturers, and develop collaborations.