Sustainability

ARC Research Hub Will Support Sustainable Manufacturing Of Fibre Materials

September 19, 2023

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Chief Research Officer Professor Christina Twomey officially launched the ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres on 25 August. Through collaboration with 16 domestic and international partner organisations, the team at the ARC Research Hub

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UKRI Funds Research For A Sustainable Fashion And Textiles Industry In UK

September 19, 2023

A £6 million investment by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will help the fashion and textile industry integrate more sustainable and responsible practices. The fashion and textile industry in UK is estimated to be worth £21 billion and provides more than half a million jobs. But globally, the sector causes 8% of global greenhouse gas […]

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Revolutionizing Textiles: Innovations Driving Sustainability And Traceability

September 10, 2023

As global awareness of the fashion industry’s environmental impact grows, there is a surging demand for sustainable textiles. Innovation plays a pivotal role in meeting this demand, giving rise to new technologies that prioritize eco-friendliness, ethics and transparency. Innovation, sustainability and traceability have emerged as the three fundamental pillars of the

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BGMEA Partners On Creating Circular Textile Economy

Textile Insights September 5, 2023

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Circle Economy are collaborating to help Bangladesh’s textile and garment sector’s transition towards a circular economy. The partnership will result in better coordination for sharing expertise, disseminating knowledge and sharing expertise, which will be benefit BGMEA members and help them

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Lands’ End & Recover Partner On Recycled Fibre Denim Line

Textile Insights August 25, 2023

US lifestyle brand Lands’ End has partnered with recycled cotton fibre producer, Recover to launch a low-impact denim collection using recycled fibre. The two companies have partnered to develop sustainable denim pieces, in timeless styles for both men and women, and all of which contain 20 percent of Recover’s recycled cotton fibre produced from textile […]

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Uster’s Bulletin Unveils Path To Recycled Material Integration

August 20, 2023

In a move towards a more sustainable future, the textile industry is setting its sights on effective and efficient utilization of recycled materials. With an increasing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers for recycled content in their textile purchases, the sector is at a pivotal juncture. The Uster Sustainability Bulletin, a comprehensive and enlightening

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Indian Garment Exporter Texport Joins The Fashion Pact

Textile Insights August 19, 2023

Bengaluru based garment exporter Texport Industries has joined The Fashion Pact, which is a non-profit organisation of companies from the fashion industry that work together to help the environment. The Fashion Pact is a global initiative of CEO’s in the textile, luxury and fashion industries all committed to a common core of key environmental goals […]

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Madwell First US Denim Company To Become Bluesign Partner

Textile Insights August 18, 2023

Madewell is the first US denim company to become a Bluesign System Partner brand and this partnership reflects Madewell‘s commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Madewell’s collaboration with Bluesign to produce denim more sustainably started in October 2022; while the first denim style was crafted using Bluesign approved ISKO fabrics. The Bluesign certification

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Spinnova Bags Grant To Further Develop Fibre Refining Process

Textile Insights August 16, 2023

Spinnova which has developed technology for making textile fibre out of wood or waste, such as leather, textile or agricultural waste has received a grant of €1.9 million for R&D work. Spinnova has received the grant from Business Finland for the period 2023 to 2025. The grant amount represents 50 percent of the project’s total […]

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Boost Textile Recycling By Withdrawing Two Stage VAT – BTMA

Textile Insights August 14, 2023

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) demanded the withdrawal of a two-stage value-added tax (VAT) on the purchase of textile waste from domestic market and also on production of recycled cotton yarn from the waste. BTMA urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to introduce a new harmonised system (HS) code for recycled cotton fibre […]