Sustainability

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

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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

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Retailer Macy’s Gains Membership Of Cotton Trust Protocol

Textile Insights September 22, 2023

US garment retailer Macy’s which has more than 700 stores and includes brands like Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury has gained membership of Cotton Trust Protocol. “Our membership will bolster Macy’s efforts in sourcing cotton sustainably, driving positive social and environmental change and enhance transparency throughout its supply chain,” Trust Protocol said in a

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Bangladesh Tops List With 202 Green Certified Garment Factories

Textile Insights September 21, 2023

Bangladesh which has 202 green certified garment factories tops the list with the maximum number of green certified apparel factories among all countries in the world Bangladesh is currently the second largest worldwide apparel exporter which totaled $45 billion in the previous fiscal ending June 30, 2023. “Additionally, the South Asian country which has a […]

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Sustainability In Textiles: Are We Greenwashing?

September 21, 2023

“Nowadays, it seems it has become fashionable to talk about sustainability in all walks of life. Mostly, we’re greenwashing!” said Naresh. In an instant, a scene flashed in my mind about an event the other day when I overheard somebody telling his friend, “For the world to achieve sustainability, my teacher told us to turn […]

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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 will be conducting research across three core themes – Sustainability, Circular

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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 […]