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Carrington Textiles introduces range of sustainable workwear fabrics
UK-based Carrington Textiles, has introduced a new range of workwear fabrics made from sustainable materials such as recycled polyester, BCI, and organic cotton, as well as a biodegradable synthetic
ILO adopts code of practice on safety and health in textiles & footwear sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted code of practice on safety and health in the textile, apparel, leather, and footwear industries. The code provides comprehensive and practical
UK’s APPG outlines policy recommendations on microplastics
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics (APPG) published a report titled ‘Microplastic Policies for the Government,' which includes a number of holistic proposals aimed at eliminating
Northumbria University signs up for Textiles 2030 program
The UK's Northumbria University has joined an agreement aimed at reducing the impact of clothing and home textiles on climate change. Northumbria University has joined the WRAP initiative Textiles
New UK institute to address global challenges of fast fashion
The new Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) will address global issues such as fast fashion's impact on the environment, as well as the need for improved materials, production processes,
Lenzing becomes latest company to join Textiles 2030 program
Austrian fiber manufacturer, Lenzing Group, has signed up to a UK agreement aimed at reducing the impact of clothing and home textiles on climate change. Lenzing has joined the WRAP’s Textiles
UKFT to design & pilot new supply chain platform to drive sustainability & transparency
The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is designing, prototyping, and testing a new technology platform with technology companies like IBM, Tech Data, and the Future Fashion Factory to assist
UK’s Venator launches liquid technology Hombitan LQ range
Venator, a UK-based chemical firm, has created a new liquid pigment masterbatch technology. The new Hombitan LQ range is based on the company's established titanium dioxide (TiO2) platform and is
Onitsuka Tiger X DoiTung sustainable sneakers feature Thai craftsmanship
Onitsuka Tiger, a Japanese sports shoe brand and Doi Tung Development Project, a leading project of non-profit Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage in Thailand, has collaborated to launch
[Interview] Worn Again Technologies founder Cyndi Rhoades shares insights on the next way forward to achieve circularity in textiles
Worn Again Technologies, formerly known as Worn Again, is a pioneering company that was set up in 2005 by Cyndi Rhoades in East London, England, with a vision to eradicate textiles waste. In 2012