Sustainability

BioFibreLoop: Advancing Circular And Sustainable Textiles In Europe

July 9, 2024

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are leading the BioFibreLoop research project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. The project, launched with a kick-off event in Denkendorf on June 26 and 27, 2024, aims

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Textile Exchange Adds Forests, Air Pollution To Impact Tool

July 9, 2024

Textile Exchange has announced the addition of forests and air pollution risk categories to its Materials Impact Explorer (MIE) tool, along with a new material category – manmade cellulosic fibres (MMCF). The MIE tool is designed for brands, retailers and suppliers to assess potential impacts and dependencies at the raw material country of origin level, […]

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DVF Teams Up With Lenzing For Sustainable Fashion Revolution

June 21, 2024

Lenzing Group has teamed up with Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) to introduce TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded fibers into mainstream fashion. These fibers, sourced from sustainably managed wood, are featured prominently in DVF’s latest collections of everyday fashion and accessories, available globally in both online and physical stores. The collaboration highlights a

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IFC and EPIC Group Partner For Sustainable Textile Growth

June 19, 2024

IFC has announced a partnership with EPIC Group, a global leader in the apparel industry, to support sustainable textile manufacturing and enhance resource efficiency in Bangladesh and India. This collaboration includes a $100 million debt financing package comprising a $70 million sustainability-linked loan and a $30 million green loan. The funding will enable EPIC Group

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Carbios And Tomra Textiles Drive Circular Economy For Polyester

June 19, 2024

Carbios, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and Tomra Textiles, a tech venture set up by sorting technology leader Tomra, announce the signing of an agreement to collaborate on establishing an efficient stream in Northern Europe from textile waste collection, sorting and […]

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Bangladesh Adds 12 More LEED Certified Garment Units In 2024

Textile Insights May 31, 2024

In the first five months of ongoing year, 12 more Bangladesh garment factories bagged the LEED certification, bringing the number of Bangladeshi LEED certified apparel factories to 218. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognised green building rating system that emphasises environmental responsibility and energy efficiency. “This recent

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Organisations Partner To Boost Indian Apparels Sustainability

Textile Insights May 30, 2024

SU.RE (Sustainable Resolution) has partnered with the British Council to launch a new project aimed at transforming India’s apparel sector and will run from May to October 2024. This collaboration, which engages key SU.RE signatories with the UK’s New Landscape programme, marks a pivotal step towards fostering sustainable practices and innovation in fashion. The SU.RE […]

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Birla Cellulose And Ka-sha Launch Sustainable Products Brand “RoZz”

May 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the call for sustainability echoes loudly across industries. Among those grappling with significant sustainability challenges, the textile sector stands out for its impact on the environment and communities. Birla Cellulose emerges as a leader in this situation, pioneering innovative solutions for a sustainable future. With a

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Indo Count Powers Bhilad Unit With 9.3 MW Solar Installation

May 24, 2024

Indo Count Industries Ltd has inaugurated a state-of-the-art 9.3 MW solar power generation unit in Gujarat, dedicated to powering its Bhilad facility. This significant step reduces the company’s carbon footprint and optimizes energy costs, with over 90% of operations now reliant on renewable sources. Committed to global ESG standards, ICIL is leading the textile

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TechnoSport First Indian Apparel Brand To Partner Bluesign

Textile Insights May 20, 2024

Tiruppur based online sportswear brand TechnoSport 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. TechnoSport product categories include men’s t-shirt, gym vests and jackets, to women’s tights and