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Smart Phones Sort Used Clothing By Fibre Before Recycling

Textile Insights October 19, 2023

Researchers at Germany based Fraunhofer IPMS have developed an ultra-compact near-infrared spectrometer which is suitable for recognising and analysing textile fabrics meant for recycling. Fabrics whether made from pure cotton or blended can also be reliably identified through the combination

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74 Sri Lankan Garment Factories GOTS Certified

Textile Insights October 18, 2023

There has been an increase in Sri Lankan companies obtaining the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), indicating an increased awareness within the industry of the importance of adopting international best practices and sustainable manufacturing. South Asian Representative of GOTS, Ganesh Kasekar revealed a 21 percent increase in certified facilities compared to 2022 in

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Will Sustainability Be Able To Sustain Us?

October 17, 2023

“Do you mean we should stop production to eschew fast fashion and support sustainability through slow fashion? Then, how can we live until sustainable actions take shape?” A friend of mine who is also a spinner asked me. I felt I was caught in a catch-22 situation. I advocate sustainability in textiles, but I also […]

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Indorama Shows PET Recycling Solutions At Sustainability Expo

Textile Insights October 14, 2023

Indorama Ventures sponsored and participated in the Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023) held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok Under the theme of ‘The Future of Recycling’, Indorama Ventures’ highlighted the latest sustainable solutions that are poised to revolutionise PET recycling. “The company’s commitment includes investments in advanced recycling,

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Advance Denim Unveils Collection With 50% Recycled Viscose

Textile Insights October 14, 2023

Advance Denim has launched a denim collection featuring Gracell x Circulose viscose made with a 50 percent blend of Circulose pulp. This achievement has been made possible through Grace’s exceptional determination to commercialise viscose with a higher Circulose blend Circulose is the branded dissolving pulp created by Renewcell and is made of 100 percent recycled […]

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Americhem Launches Campaign Titled ‘Sustainability Enabler’

Textile Insights October 10, 2023

Supplier of innovative polymer solutions Americhem has announced a global campaign called ‘Americhem, a Sustainability Enabler’. This campaign aims to increase awareness of sustainability and help key business stakeholders achieve their sustainability goals. Americhem is focusing its sustainability efforts in three areas, Process, Product, and People and in the past few

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Kontoor Brand Surpasses Goal Of Saving 10bn Litres Freshwater

Textile Insights October 6, 2023

Owner of iconic denim brands Lee and Wrangler, Kontoor Brands has surpassed its 2025 water savings goal of saving over 10 billion litres of freshwater since 2008, two years ahead of schedule. The goal was reached under an accelerated timeline due to Kontoor’s focus on the implementation of the organisation’s Indigood Program. The Indigood Program […]

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Bangla Garment Factories Turn Green From Own Initiatives

Textile Insights October 4, 2023

Several Bangladesh textile and garment manufacturers have taken initial initiatives to green their factories and make them environmentally friendly. A new study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) reports that factory owners have been motivated to take green initiatives on their own, while others have taken initiatives on pressure from garment brands. The report […]

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Sustainable Apparel Coalition Inks MoU With IAF

Textile Insights September 29, 2023

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), outlining a strategic collaboration with the International Apparel Federation (IAF). This collaboration aims to advance a shared vision for equitable and sustainable global supply chains for the apparel and fashion industry. The two organisations come together with the shared belief

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DyeCoo’s Waterless Dyeing Technique Emits 58% Less Emission

Textile Insights September 28, 2023

As per a study commissioned by Adidas, DyeCoo’s waterless dyeing technology used at CleanDye’s factory in Vietnam was found to produce 58 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to regular textile dyeing processes. The study was conducted by Sphera, an independent consultant. Sphera compared CleanDye and DyeCoo’s waterless dyeing to three conventional