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"Textiles Industry" News Archive
OEKO-TEX® Celebrates its 30th Anniversary by Renewing its Commitment to Sustainability
To coincide with its 30th anniversary, OEKO-TEX®, the international research and testing community in the field of textile ecology, has renewed its sustainability pledge.
How Toad & Co Leads in Sustainable Partnerships and Material Sourcing
From eco-friendly fabrics, repair shops and partnerships, this brand is doing an impressive job when it comes to sourcing responsibly and circularly.
Sustainability Governance
European Markets Are Pushing to Buy BCI Cotton
With the demand for sustainable cotton ever on the increase, Better Cotton is striving to make sustainable cotton the mainstream.
GOTS Certification Celebrates its 20th Anniversary by Fighting Greenwashing
The Global Organic Textile Standard celebrated its 20th anniversary with a record number of certifications
Sustainable Materials
Adidas and H&M’s Arket Releases Clothing Made Using Spinnova Fiber
Spinnova's mass dyeing could benefit the entire textile industry and the planet because it avoids using harmful chemicals, with major apparel companies Adidas and H&M choosing to bet on it this year.
Pergamena: Artisinal Elegance in The Hudson Valley
Located in the small, idyllic town of Montgomery, NY, Pergamena producer of luxury parchment and leather draws inspiration from the diverse culture and natural beauty of the Hudson Valley while adding to the area's tradition of quality craftsmanship and artisanal production.
Best International Textile Mills for GOTS-Certified Fabrics
More and more Global Organic Textile Standard-certified mills are popping-up across the globe, as both designers and consumers alike increasingly look to cotton, silk and corduroy that is genuinely sustainable - and branded that way. Here are three of the best GOTS-certified mills to source from.
Herbal Fab: Bringing Indian Organic Cotton To The Masses
Located within Ahmedabad's old-world marketplace, Herbal Fab crafts GOTS-certified cotton textiles for fashion and the home. Organically woven and dyed, Herbal Fab materials are for the eco-minded designer, as the Indian firm promotes sustainability with the hope to make 'organic' a mass market concept.
Sawang Boran: Reigniting Tradition
In this Virtual Sourcing Trip, we head to Thailand, to Sawang Boran, a producer of some of the most exquisite silk textiles in the world.
Leather: Enduring Beauty
Few fabrics have as rich a history as leather. Ued for a multitude of both practical and ornamental applications by almost every civilization since its introduction in ancient Egypt in 3000BC, it is truly an incredible material that tells the story of human history.