Visits: 28 LONDON – UK fashion retailer New Look is involved in a project which seeks to reduce the textiles industry’s carbon footprint and accelerate the adoption of hydrogen energy. Digital technology company Digital Catapult is behind the ‘Made Smarter …
Cotton Trust Protocol expands support system
Visits: 28 MEMPHIS — The US Cotton Trust Protocol has created an expanded field-level team dedicated to providing regional support for US cotton growers participating in the voluntary sustainability initiative. Key elements of the role include aiding producers with finalising …
Better Cotton links with Pakistan business lobby
Visits: 31 ISLAMABAD – Better Cotton Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to accelerate the uptake of Better Cotton across the country. Better Cotton Pakistan will work …
Study explores financial viability of biopolymers
Visits: 26 VIENNA – A new study has outlined the different manufacturing scenarios required to ensure the production of financially viable, bio-based polyester (bio-PET), recycled polyester (r-PET) and their blends. The primary aim of the research at the University of …
Fashion for Good programme for innovators
Visits: 21 AMSTERDAM – The Fashion for Good initiative has revealed the 10 new innovators selected to receive tailored support for their technologies through its 2024 Innovation Programme. The Innovation Programme provides support based on the development stage and ambitions …
H&M Foundation and GFA link on circularity
Visits: 31 STOCKHOLM – H&M Foundation has linked up with the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) initiative to accelerate and scale the recycling of post-industrial textile waste in fashion sourcing countries. The three-year partnership aims to help expand ‘National Circular Fashion …
Lenzing losses widen as demand dips
Visits: 31 LENZING – Cellulosic fibre specialist Lenzing has posted a significantly wider loss for its full year 2023, hurt by lower demand and the continued rise in raw material and energy costs. Posting a net loss of €593 million, …
Renewcell deadline extended amid new buyer hopes
Visits: 28 STOCKHOLM – The trustee appointed to oversee Renewcell’s bankruptcy proceedings has extended the deadline for the receipt of offers for the troubled textile recycling firm. The deadline has been extended to 12:00 pm CET on 28 March, 2024 …
Freudenberg site implements ZDHC protocols
Visits: 25 WEINHEIM – Freudenberg Performance Materials has completed the 4sustainability Chemical Management protocol (4s CHEM) for its Apparel Competence Center located in Sant’Omero, Italy. The aim of the protocol is to progressively eliminate toxic and hazardous chemicals and related …
STICA Climate Action Week fast approaching
Visits: 29 STOCKHOLM –The Scandinavian Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA) next week hosts its Climate Action Week for Fashion and Apparel to highlight the “daunting” challenges facing the industry in meeting its carbon targets. Experts from across the industry …