Ecotextile News Bulletin 12.12.2023

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Tuesday, 12th December 2023

Back to the future for cotton David Styles speaks to a firm that works with the European Space Agency, Cotton made in Africa and a geospatial technology specialist to explore why satellite imagery is being used to remotely monitor cotton crops. Is this the next phase of the cotton sector’s evolution when it comes to transparency... Read More Brands 'sourcing more preferred materials' LONDON - Most major fashion brands and retailers are now taking action to source more sustainable raw materials for their products, according to Textile Exchange's new Materials Benchmark report. Published... Read More UK government moves to limit illegal deforestation LONDON - The UK government has proposed new legislation to ban sales of products that perpetuate biodiversity loss and are the result of illegal deforestation. Although textiles are notable... Read More Saco Green making waves in the textile industry SPONSORED CONTENT - Saco Green, a prominent sustainable manufacturer, is making waves in the textile industry with their commitment to building a better future.   With its extensive range... Read More European roll-out for Zara used clothing scheme ARTEIXO - Following a successful launch in the UK in 2022 and in France in September of this year, Inditex's second-hand platform, Zara Pre-Owned will shortly be available in a further 14 European countries. The... Read More Sponsored Content "Slow and steady wins the race" says the International Wool Textile Organisation - IWTO Click here to read more   Funding boost for labour rights organisations PANAMA CITY – Workers' rights organisations in 11 nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America can now apply for grants of up to $100,000 courtesy of a new initiative backed by several major charitable foundations. The Democracy at Work Fund will provide financial support aimed at strengthening... Read More Safety initiative reaches one million workers AMSTERDAM - Dutch sustainable trade initiative IDH's Life and Building Safety (LABS) programme to improve factory safety in garment supply countries says it has now improved conditions for one million workers. LABS, which is supported by global brands and retailers including Gap, Target, VF... Read More OUT NOW - 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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