Ecotextile News Bulletin 23.11.2023

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Thursday, 23rd November 2023

Podcast: Exclusive interview with Renewcell CEO WAKEFIELD – The new acting CEO of embattled Swedish textile recycler Renewcell speaks exclusively to Tom Bithell for the latest episode of our Ecotextile Talks podcast. Magnus Håkansson,... Read More Brands urged to switch to sustainable cotton UTRECHT - Brands and retailers should source all cotton from organic, agroecological or climate-smart agriculture to protect smallholder farmers and mitigate climate change, says a new report. The... Read More SAC assesses Higg Index compliance role SAN FRANCISCO - The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has published a report on the extent to which its Higg Index suite of tools could help brands comply with new and existing legislation. The... Read More International Accord brands sign new agreement AMSTERDAM - Negotiations between brands and trade unions have led to the signing of a new framework agreement under the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry. It... Read More UNITEX to unveil new collection at ISPO Munich SPONSORED CONTENT - Unitex to unveil greenest circular and warp knit collection for sports and outdoors market at ISPO Munich Combining sustainability with performance textiles can... 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   Better Cotton exploring Chad opportunities N’DDJAMENA – The Better Cotton initiative has begun talks with stakeholders in Chad to discuss the launch of a new programme in the North African country. Representatives from Better Cotton and its strategic partner, the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) are in discussions with Cotontchad,... Read More Canopy shows strong gains for next-gen fibres VANCOUVER - The 2023 Hot Button report from environmental non-profit Canopy shows a sharp increase in the number of man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) manufacturers providing brands with next-generation materials. Regarded as a key fibre sourcing tool for the fashion sector, this year's report... Read More OUT SOON - DEC/JAN ISSUE Next Gen nadir - a year on from opening its flagship factory, Renewcell is in trouble   ESG an overrated asset? Experts discuss what investment challenges might mean for fashion PFAS - new ruling leaves US manufacturers and importers facing gargantuan task   Rocky road for new materials - outlining the business case for sustainable textiles Decarbonisation - a full steam ahead look at how the textile industry is mobilising Woolly thinking - more on contradictory 'synthetic' vs 'natural' marketing nonsense AND MORE!  Hit the button below to get your copy Subscribe

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