Sustainability

Textile Recycling Gets Boost From Process To Separate Fibres

Textile Insights August 9, 2023

Chemistry researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been able to make a major breakthrough in textile recycling by finding a simple and effective method to separate polyester and cotton from blended fabrics. Fibres of cotton-polyester blends although popular fabrics, are virtually

Cotton

Version 3.1 Of Better Cotton Claims Framework Launched

August 6, 2023

Better cotton has announced an update to the better cotton claims framework – the set of guidelines which establishes guidance and rules to ensure that members can make claims about their commitments to better cotton in a credible and positive way. The update, version 3.1, simplifies the document for improved usability, including a quick reference […]

Corporates

Polytex Awarded ISO 14001 Certification For Sustainable Operations

August 6, 2023

Polytex Technologies has achieved ISO 14001 certification, a significant milestone in its dedication to sustainability. The certification recognizes Polytex’s successful implementation and upkeep of effective environmental management systems, confirming its adherence to international standards. Organizations opting for Polytex solutions are choosing an eco-friendly

Event

Messe Frankfurt Sustainability Initiative Titled Econogy

Textile Insights August 3, 2023

Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network will realign its sustainability event formats at its around 50 textile trade fairs. The information, discussion, education and networking formats for sustainable business will now be titled ‘Econogy’. With this step, Messe Frankfurt will create a new common identity of its international textile trade fairs, which will now focus even

Corporates

Gokaldas Exports Welcomes Pranjal Jyoti Goswami As Chief Sustainability Officer

July 29, 2023

Gokaldas Exports Limited, a leading player in the apparel industry, has appointed Pranjal Jyoti Goswami as their new Chief Sustainability Officer. With close to two decades of experience in Sustainability, ESG, and CSR Management, Goswami is poised to spearhead sustainability and ESG initiatives for the company. Goswami brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to […]

Sustainability

EURATEX Highlights Concerns On EP’s Ecodesign Regulation

Textile Insights July 24, 2023

In response to the European Parliament’s (EP) position on the Ecodesign Regulation, EURATEX said it regrets the EP’s approach to target the textile industry in a regulation designed to be a framework legislation for all sectors. The Ecodesign Regulation aims to improve the environmental sustainability and circularity of products placed on the EU market, including […]

Corporates

Indorama Ventures and SMBC Launch Thailand’s First Sustainable Trade Finance Facility

July 19, 2023

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global leader in sustainable chemicals, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a prominent international financial institution, inaugurated Thailand’s inaugural sustainability-linked Trade Finance facility. The facility, worth US$ 50 million, aims to support Indorama Ventures’ ongoing commitment to

Corporates

Grasim Industries Conferred ‘Sustainable Organisation 2023’ Award

July 16, 2023

Grasim Industries Ltd was honored with the esteemed title of Sustainable Organization of 2023 at the NavaBharat Environment Conclave and Awards in Mumbai. The award was presented to Pavan Jain, Chief Financial Officer of Grasim Industries, by Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India. This prestigious accolade serves as […]

Corporates

Eastman Exports Gets ‘Progressive Plus’ Certification For Second Consecutive Year

July 16, 2023

Accountability and transparency are fundamental principles of ethical business practices, and Eastman Exports has wholeheartedly embraced these values. Over three years ago, they joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) with a commitment to transparently showcase their environmental, social, and labor initiatives. Lately Eastman Exports announced that SAC has

Special Report

ITMA 2023: Reducing & Recycling Textile Waste for Sustainability

July 13, 2023

Reducing textile consumption, recycling textile waste, composting and donating textiles to charity or textile recycling programmes can help the industry move towards sustainability, says Murugan Santhanam When I entered the house of my friend, I saw my friend sitting in a cramped space in the room. The room was filled with closets and we had […]