North Carolina State University will serve as a core partner on a regional research effort to advance environmental sustainability by recycling waste materials into fibres for new textiles. This was announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the effort will receive up to US $15
The textile industry is constantly evolving, and industry leaders must stay updated on the latest trends and innovations. To achieve this, Saurer, a leading textile machinery company, hosted for the first time the OpenHouse 2024 event on January 12 and 13. This new format brought together industry experts from academia, consulting and industry, showcasing the […]
The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit is organising an international conference, ‘Sustainability and Circularity – The New Challenges for The Textile Value Chain’ on January 31 at Hotel Lalit, Mumbai. TAI Mumbai has planned this conference to appraise the Indian textile fraternity, including designers and fashion schools about new circular sustainable models.
Shahi Exports, India’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter has been able to increase renewable energy capacity to 92.5 MW, bringing it closer to 100 percent renewable electricity goal by 2026. This was revealed in the Shahi Exports Sustainability Report for 2022-23. Another initiative is phasing out coal from garment factories and continue working on coal […]
In an initiative to enhance accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, GOTS has introduced its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme (CSCS) Pilot Project. The project, launched in 2022, was strategically developed to overcome the obstacles that often deter small-scale operators from pursuing GOTS certification.
The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) which recently attended the annual meeting of the Textile Exchange to share sustainability initiatives of its members is hopeful of having its own session at the next annual meeting. “TEA office-bearers attended the annual meeting in London and informally shared information with delegates at the meeting about sustainability and
At the recently held China Apparel Conference, the textile and apparel sector launched the LCAplus platform, which is a textile life cycle assessment tool. The LCAplus platform will offer support for textile & garment companies to gather and trace environmental data throughout the textile production process. The tool will also help the China’s textile and […]
Digital printing solutions provider Kornit Digital has released its ‘Impact Report for 2022’, highlighting the company’s progress against its long-term goals related to climate action, waste management, green chemistry, and workplace diversity. “This third annual report reinforces Kornit’s commitment to an Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) strategy that
The UN Climate Change’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has released two reports which aims to help the fashion industry reduce their carbon footprint. The two reports will help better understand on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from raw material extraction, production and processing, which for some companies is the most carbon-intensive part […]
RSWM Ltd. Introduces 100% Cotton Combed Compact Yarn, a Breakthrough in Sustainable Textiles In a momentous event, RSWM Ltd., proudly inaugurated its latest innovation – Kapaas, a fresh line of 100% cotton combed compact yarn. The grand ceremony was graced by the presence of Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman and Managing Director of RSWM Ltd., at Banswara, Rajasthan. […]