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Ecotextile News Bulletin 14.11.2023

Tuesday, 14th November 2023
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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...

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From Dirt to Shirt and Beyond

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For half a century, the Seal of Cotton has stood as an enduring symbol in the world of textiles....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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

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