Sustainability
Sustainability at Messe Frankfurt’s textile trade fairs: five core issues for the textile and fashion industry
With the new ‘Texpertise Econogy Insights’, Messe Frankfurt’s textile trade fairs are shining a spotlight on five core issues facing the textile and clothing industry as it undergoes a transformation targeted at greater sustainability. These key themes are based on the results of the sustainability check offered to exhibiting companies as part of the Texpertise Econogy textile sustainability programme and conversations with international textile experts.
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Inditex will fund the university education of 50 female textile industry workers in Bangladesh for five years
Inditex and the Asian University for Women have launched a new scholarship program to support the academic training of female textile factory workers in Bangladesh. Inditex will allocate €3.75 million to fund this initiative, enabling 50 women to access pre-university and university education over the next five years, providing them with new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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NEMO Equipment launches the first bluesign® product backpacking tent
Dagger OSMO™, a top-selling tent in specialty outdoor stores, and a favorite among backpackers and campers, is now a bluesign® PRODUCT. This milestone highlights NEMO’s commitment to clean chemistry and responsible manufacturing, adhering to the industry’s most rigorous environmental and worker safety standards. Made with solution-dyed, 100% recycled, PFAS- and FRC-free fabrics, the 2025 Dagger OSMO has more livable space without adding ounces thanks to new custom hardware and painstaking attention to every detail of the tent’s construction.
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Fashion For Good launches fibre fragmentation project: Behind the break
AMSTERDAM - Fashion for Good and The Microfi bre Consortium launch 'Behind the Break: Exploring Fibre Fragmentation,' a landmark study investigating the key drivers of fi bre fragmentation. The research aims to challenge root causes and assumptions, address data gaps, and validate test methods. Tackling the issue at the source, this project will advance the industry knowledge needed to mitigate fi bre fragment pollution.
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PUMA’s sustainability efforts receive ‘Leadership Level’ scores
Sports company PUMA has received strongly improved scores for its sustainability efforts regarding water security and forests and maintained a top score for its climate policy in the latest ratings by global environmental non-profit CDP. While PUMA kept its A ranking in climate change, it improved its scores in water security and forest to A-, from a score of B and C respectively in the previous year, meaning it was ranked at a ‘leadership level’ in all categories analyzed by CDP.
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What are the impacts of PFAS polymers on our health and the environment?
The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air, soil, food and people. A European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment, published today, says that these chemicals can also contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.
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GTB - Shaping a more transparent, data-driven future together
The Global Trace-Base (GTB) is more than just a centralised data system — it’s a powerful tool designed to deliver unmatched traceability, transparency, and integrity. Developed by Global Standard gGmbH, GTB will collect and manage data on certified entities and certified products, as well as carry “value added” data for the products being tracked through the supply chain.
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Sustainability and due diligence: MEPs agree to delay application of new rules
On Thursday, the European Parliament voted to postpone the application dates for new EU laws on due diligence and sustainability reporting requirements. With 531 votes for, 69 against and 17 abstentions, MEPs supported the Commission proposal, part of wider simplification efforts aimed at strengthening the EU’s competitiveness.
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Jeanologia celebrates World Water Day with a milestone: 20 million m³ of polluted water saved from the planet
The company presents its Ecological Profit and Loss Account with record-breaking figures that support the viability of a more eco-efficient industrial model in the textile sector.
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Cascale Forum: Ho Chi Minh City challenges consumer goods industry to act
The Cascale Forum: Ho Chi Minh City, taking place on May 14-15, will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, brands, retailers, and key industry stakeholders to drive actionable solutions for decarbonization, environmental performance, responsible purchasing practices, and audit fatigue. With a focus on sustainable production, the forum underscores the critical role Vietnam plays as the world’s second-largest textile, apparel, and footwear exporter.
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Global Standard’s GOTS joins the MAKE THE LABEL COUNT coalition
Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label Count coalition of international natural fibre producers, manufacturers, brands, standards and environmental groups. As a recognised authority in the organic textile industry, Global Standard will contribute its extensive expertise and leadership, while ensuring that voices from every segment of the value chain are heard.
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New guidance on science-based targets for nature to support fashion and textile industry sustainability
Textile Exchange has released its latest publication, Guidance on Science-Based Targets for Nature, to help companies in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry set science-based targets beyond greenhouse gas emissions. The new guidance encourages brands and retailers to take a holistic approach to sustainability by addressing nature-related impact areas such as biodiversity, freshwater, and soil health, alongside their climate commitments.
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Global Standard receives Iseal innovations fund grant to provide cutting-edge GOTS due diligence training for auditors
Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has received an Impulse Grant from the ISEAL Innovations Fund to develop a continuous learning policy for GOTS auditors and a specialised training programme on GOTS Due Diligence Criteria. These resources are another step by Global Standard to ensure progress is made on human rights due diligence within the textile industry value chain.
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Kordsa recognized on CDP 2024 ‘Global A List’ for climate change and water
Kordsa, a subsidiary of Sabanc? Holding, has been recognized on the 2024 Global A List of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), one of the world’s most prestigious environmental reporting platforms, for both Climate Change and Water themes. This marks the first time Kordsa has achieved an A rating in both categories.
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