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Recover, Evlox & Jeanologia Unveil Recycled Denim Capsule Line

Textile Insights November 22, 2023

Recover, Evlox and Jeanologia will showcase their new recycled denim capsule collection, Reiconics at Denim Première Vision in Milan. The collection is the result of a collaborative project between the three companies, combining expertise from each specialist business, to improve circularity in

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Kelheim Fibres & Santoni Bag 2023 ITMF Cooperation Award

Textile Insights November 11, 2023

Kelheim Fibres, a manufacturer of specialty viscose fibres and Italian textile machinery manufacturer, Santoni Spa, were honoured with the ITMF International Cooperation Award 2023. This recognition by ITMF, acknowledges achievements in global collaboration within the textile industry in alignment with the values of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together,

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Textile Supply Chain Challenges: How The Yarn Bazaar Is Transforming The Landscape

November 10, 2023

The term “supply chain” remained largely within the confines of business discussions until the Covid-19 pandemic thrust it into common parlance. Prior to this, consumers had little insight into the intricate web of connections and processes that sustain global trade which, in turn, makes world economies function. However, as the world collectively wrestled with

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The Textile Dilemma: How Spinners And Consumers Can Contribute To Sustainability

November 10, 2023

The issue of sustainability does not lie with the mill owners, but with the ultimate consumers who seek cheaper options. Spinners adapt and adjust themselves to market demands, writes Murugan S. “The third most commonly used raw material in textiles is regenerated cellulosic fibres. Cotton fibre production is limited. For the past several years, it […]

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Waste Recycling – A Blessing In Disguise!

November 10, 2023

Waste recycling is going to give a big boost to the textile and apparel industry in India and across the globe. It will trigger multifold growth in this industry, writes Avinash Mayekar. I would say waste recycling is a blessing in disguise since human beings all over the globe are using textiles as per their […]

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Zara Owner Inditex Sourcing 2,000 Tons Of Renewable Fibre

Textile Insights November 7, 2023

Inditex owner of various brands like Zara and Pull&Bear is set to integrate the innovative pulp – Circulose, made by Swedish company Renewcell from textile waste, into its apparel collections. Under an agreement with the fibre producer Tangshan Sanyou, which carries out the industrial process of transforming the pulp into textile fibre, Inditex´s suppliers will

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Inditex’s Green Supply Chain Gets A Boost From Circulose Innovation

November 6, 2023

Inditex, a leading fashion group, is taking significant steps towards a more sustainable future by incorporating Circulose into its collections. Circulose is a pioneering textile pulp produced by Renewcell, a Swedish company, using recycled cotton textile waste. This decision aligns with Inditex’s commitment to utilize textile raw materials with a reduced

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TEA Shares Sustainability Initiatives At Textile Exchange AGM

Textile Insights October 31, 2023

The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) which recently attended the annual meeting of the Textile Exchange to share sustainability initiatives of its members is hopeful of having its own session at the next annual meeting. “TEA office-bearers attended the annual meeting in London and informally shared information with delegates at the meeting about sustainability and

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Life Cycle Assessment Tool Launched by Chinese Textile Sector

Textile Insights October 28, 2023

At the recently held China Apparel Conference, the textile and apparel sector launched the LCAplus platform, which is a textile life cycle assessment tool. The LCAplus platform will offer support for textile & garment companies to gather and trace environmental data throughout the textile production process. The tool will also help the China’s textile and […]

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Rudolf Wins Responsible Care Federal Competition Award

Textile Insights October 21, 2023

Manufacturer of textile chemicals Rudolf has won the coveted Responsible Care Federal Competition 2023 Award in the SME category. The German company has been honoured with the award for its achievements in the field of sustainability and environmental protection. The award was presented as part of a competition organised by the German Chemical Industry Association […]