Sustainability

Techno Sports First Indian Apparel Brand To Partner Bluesign

Textile Insights May 20, 2024

Tiruppur based online sportswear brand Techno Sports has joined sustainable solutions supplier Bluesign as its first India-based garment brand partner. “The partnership will enable TechnoSport to pursue sustainability in textile manufacturing,” Bluesign said in a press release. Techno Sport

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AbTF Collaborates With TextileGenesis To Enhance Sustainable Cashmere Production

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

In a bid to bolster the credentials of The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS) as a symbol of sustainably produced and traceable cashmere fibre from inner Mongolia, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has collaborated with TextileGenesis, A Lectra company. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing transparency and traceability within the cashmere production

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EuRIC Textiles Raises Concerns Over Stricter Controls On Textile Waste Shipments

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

In a recent joint statement, the governments of Denmark, France and Sweden have urged the European Commission to present a draft Council Decision on a shared EU proposal. This proposal aims to subject textile waste to stricter control mechanisms under the Basel Convention, ostensibly to improve waste management practices. However, EuRIC Textiles, the textile reuse […]

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Amcor And Kimberly Clark Launch Eco-Friendly Packaging For Huggies

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has joined forces with Kimberly Clark to introduce sustainable packaging for its Eco Protect diapers in Peru. The newly launched bags incorporate 30% recycled materials, a significant step towards environmental responsibility. These bags feature post-consumer recycled content and offer a more eco-friendly packaging

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UK Govt To Ban Plastic-Containing Wet Wipes To Combat Pollution

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

In a landmark move to tackle plastic pollution, the UK government has announced plans to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic. This announcement comes following overwhelming public support during the consultation process, with an astonishing 95% of respondents backing the proposed ban. Wet wipes containing plastic have been identified as a […]

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Indo Count Inaugurates 9.3 MW Solar Power Project In Gujarat

Textile Insights May 7, 2024

Indo Count Industries Ltd (ICIL) has inaugurated its solar power generation unit, taking a step towards sustainable operations and environmental stewardship. ICIL’s solar power generation unit located in Banaskantha district of Gujarat has an installed capacity of 9.3 MW and the unit is dedicated for captive consumption at its Bhilad also in Gujarat unit. By […]

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Grasim Launches Ecosodium Recovered From VSF Production

Textile Insights May 3, 2024

Grasim Industries has launched EcoSodium, which is Sodium Sulphate (SS) recovered from the viscose staple fibre (VSF) production process. “This recovery helps in reducing the environmental footprint through limiting the discharge in waste water,” a Grasim press release informed. Sodium Sulphate, an inorganic chemical with extensive applications, is traditionally sourced

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Vietnamese Garment Sector Lags Competitors In Turning Green

Textile Insights April 30, 2024

Although global orders for Vietnamese apparels has improved since the start of this year, experts aver that the industry is slower in going green when compared with its competitor Bangladesh. For example, Bangladesh has up to 153 garment factories which have bagged LEED certifications and there are 500 more factories which have applied for this […]

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Yet Another Bangla Garment Factory Bags Green LEED Certificate

Textile Insights April 25, 2024

Yet another Bangladesh apparel factory, Fashion Makers Ltd has been awarded with the green certification Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in Platinum category. Of the top 100 green garment factories globally, 55 are located in Bangladesh, which is above 50 percent of all global clothing factories who have been awarded the LEED certificate. […]

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Micromanagement: An Enemy Of Sustainability

Textile Insights April 23, 2024

People resort to micromanagement as they feel insecure and because of the fear of losing control. Sometimes they don’t know how to delegate work to the apt person, writes Murugan Santhanam  I could literally feel the breath on my neck—a sensation that sent shivers down my spine. For a fleeting moment, it gave me goosebumps. […]