Sustainability

2023-11-30

Textile Exchange publicly launches eTrackit – An electronic traceability offering for its certified materials

30 November, London – Textile Exchange has announced the launch of Electronic Trackit, or eTrackit, for its first commercial application, covering the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and the Recycled Content Standard (RCS).

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Sustainability

2023-11-30

In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to introduce its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project. The project, launched in 2022, was strategically developed to overcome the obstacles that often deter small-scale operators from pursuing GOTS certification.

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Sustainability

2023-11-30

On 28 November, in a collaborative effort to drive sustainability and circularity in the European textile industry, ECOSYSTEX and CISUTAC were presented at the first workshop of WhiteCycle, hosted at Michelin's R&D facilities in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

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Sustainability

2023-11-27

The report is part of the journey towards consolidation of sustainability performance, a topic which has always been a fundamental priority for the Group

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Sustainability

2023-11-23

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has become a member of the Sustainability and Health Initiative for Net Positive Enterprise (SHINE) established by the Materials Systems Laboratory (MSL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The project researches product-based and organizational handprint creation and net positive assessment, enabling organizations to pursue the creation of positive sustainability-related outcomes in concert with ongoing efforts to reduce their footprints.

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Sustainability

2023-11-30

Polygiene launches textile-protection Polygiene ShedGuard™ innovation project

On the 29th of November, at the prestigious ISPO trade show, Polygiene launched a new innovation project, Polygiene ShedGuard™.

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Sustainability

2023-11-30

Industry organisations consolidate sustainability guidance and present new data

Today, during COP28, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) released the 2023 edition of The GFA Monitor - a report to guide fashion leaders towards a net-positive fashion industry. The second GFA Monitor has been updated to include the latest guidance and insights from over 25 industry organisations in one cohesive publication. For the first time, the report includes new data insights from the Fashion Industry Target Consultation - drawn from over 900 industry participants in 90 countries.

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Sustainability

2023-11-23

Eastman releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Eastman has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, “A Better Circle,” which showcases the specialty material company’s efforts to mitigate climate change, mainstream circularity, and care for a growing global population.

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Sustainability

2023-11-23

Sustainable Apparel Coalition achieves 300+ member milestone

In October, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) reached a milestone: Over 300 members are now part of the organization. This includes 27 new members in 2023 alone!

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Sustainability

2023-11-23

Sustainability takes center stage at the Textile Exchange Conference

The recent Textile Exchange Conference held in London was a gathering of industry leaders, brands, and retailers with a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. With over 1,500 attendees, the event proved that the need for idea exchange and drive for a more sustainable textile industry is stronger than ever.

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Sustainability

2023-11-23

Leading the charge: bluesign(R)'s transformative partnerships redefine sustainability in the textile industry

In a time where sustainable practices are paramount to the future of fashion, bluesign® stands out as an innovator in environmental stewardship and forward-thinking innovation. Since its inception in 2000, bluesign® has led the way in transforming the textile industry by partnering with key players, manufacturers, chemical providers, and renowned labels like Patagonia, Eileen Fisher, Nike, and Adidas.

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Sustainability

2023-11-16

Sustainable Apparel Coalition CEO transition announced

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) announced its CEO, Amina Razvi, will leave the organization as of December 29, 2023. As the organization enters a new phase of growth and expansion to adjacent product categories, she and the Board of Directors have mutually agreed the time is right for her to step away and for the Board to identify a successor.

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Sustainability

2023-11-16

Clarification related to GOTS as a ZDHC MRSL approved standard

Effective 1st November, 2023, the transition phase from ZDHC MRSL V2.0 has concluded.

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News Archive
2023-11-16

ACT member brands and IndustriALL reiterate support for a higher minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh

2023-11-09

INVISTA celebrates 25th anniversary of the wetland in Victoria, TX

2023-11-09

Negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution continue in Nairobi from 13th November

2023-11-09

MicroGuard by Microban nominated for Best Technology Application of the Year

2023-11-02

The Microfibre Consortium and James Heal team up to present first public demonstration of fibre fragmentation test

2023-11-02

Fashion for Good museum opens new pop up expo: 'News from the future'

2023-11-02

Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches Higg FEM 4.0

2023-11-02

Borealis-backed SPIRIT program targets a breakthrough in CO2 direct capture

2023-11-02

White Paper explores new approaches to counting carbon in chemical sector

2023-11-02

Ellen MacArthur Foundation receives UN Champions of the Earth award

2023-11-02

Sappi Cloquet dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FEM assessment

2023-10-26

Borealis signs first long-term power purchase agreement with Alpiq to supply renewable energy to Borealis production operations in Finland

2023-10-19

Lightsource bp ‘Tailors’ multi-buyer Solar PPA for global fashion brand collective

2023-10-19

Textile ETP at Refashion Day 2023 in Paris

2023-10-19

Supplier list of Textiles Partnership Members published

2023-10-12

RUDOLF wins Responsible Care Federal Competition 2023

2023-10-12

Sustainable Apparel Coalition 2023 Annual Meeting calls for industry evolution

2023-10-12

The Microfibre Consortium and ZDHC Foundation unite to combat microfibre release

2023-10-12

Textile & Fashion Forum Helsinki 2023: Setting a pinnacle in sustainable industry practice

2023-10-12

Kordsa, once again, receives the Ecovadis 'Gold Medal' award in sustainability

2023-10-12

Epson research reveals more people cite climate change as a critical global issue than any other – as technology seen as an enabler to solve the crisis

2023-10-05

Sustainable Apparel Coalition announces launch of manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) at 2023 SAC Annual Meeting

2023-10-05

Release of GOTS Due Diligence Handbook marks sustainable milestone for textile industry

2023-09-28

C&A shares sustainability and confirms 2028 sustainability strategy goals

2023-09-28

Sustainable Apparel Coalition shares independent review of Higg Index Product Tools

2023-09-28

Sustainable Apparel Coalition and International Apparel Federation announce collaboration agreement

2023-09-28

Be part of the chemistry and materials industry's transition from fossil to renewable carbon!

2023-09-28

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) joins as a partner for deforestation-Free call to action for leather, alongside Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group

2023-09-28

Textile ETP President Marina Crnoja-Cosic stresses innovation in achieving sustainability goals

2023-09-28

MYMARINI launches transparency campaign