Ecotextile News Bulletin 14.11.2023

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Tuesday, 14th November 2023

Protests in Bangladesh claim another life DHAKA - A fourth garment worker has died in Bangladesh in ongoing protests over the minimum wage which saw further clashes with police officers at the weekend. Police said Jalal Uddin, 42, a garment worker who was injured in clashes with officers earlier this month in Gazipur, north of the... Read More From Dirt to Shirt and Beyond SPONSORED CONTENT - Celebrating 50 Years of Sustainability: Cotton Incorporated’s Seal of Cotton For half a century, the Seal of Cotton has stood as an enduring symbol in the world of textiles.... Read More Report reveals ethical nature of Australian shoppers SYDNEY - More than 70% of Australians want their shopping habits, particularly in the fashion industry, to reflect ethical practices over the next year, according to a new report The Australian... Read More ECHA finds carcinogens in childcare products HELSINKI – A European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) investigation has found substances which can cause cancer, genetic mutations or reproductive damage in childcare products including bibs, bedding and mattresses. ECHA's... Read More TextileGenesis adds new traceability module PARIS —Blockchain technology specialist TextileGenesis has added to its range of traceability solutions with a new module that claims to map the entire value chain of a garment and ensure the traceability... Read More Sponsored Content Going Further with Planet Agenda The LYCRA Company release publication of its second annual Planet Agenda Update  Click here to read more   Transformers Foundation outlines supply chain fix NEW YORK - Denim industry non-profit, the Transformers Foundation has put forward proposals to address the problem of what it calls a “worrying disconnect” between the fashion industry’s pursuit of science-based targets and feasibility and equity in garment supply chains. The report,... Read More Decathlon inks major renewable deal FUJIAN - Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has announced a major renewable energy initiative in China that will allow 14 of its major suppliers to source their power requirements from an new offshore solar farm. The company is fronting a renewable energy aggregated power purchase agreement... Read More OCT/NOV ISSUE Generation ex - Can next gen fibres ease out conventional materials?   Accelerating Higg - KPMG review digs deep into the Higg Index tools Made to last - Research breaks links between price and performance Funding progress - $250 million climate fund beneficiaries revealed   Skin in the game - managing customer allergies to clothing is far from simple AND MORE!  Hit the button below to get your copy Subscribe

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