"Textiles Industry" News Archive

A history of Linen from the pharaohs of Egypt to boat decks in the Carribean.

A history of Dormeuil, and the incredible wool fabrics the company creates.

Around 3,000 plants in the chemical industry and 300 in the textile industry will have four years to adapt to the new measures.

The prominent clean textiles label has released new standards for organic cotton and has also updated the list of forbidden chemicals present in its Standard 100, STeP, Eco Passport, and Leather Standard.

To further promote the environmental and social benefits of sustainable agricultural practices, BCI has announced this past January the launch of a new program in Uzbekistan.

According to the Amsterdam-based global platform, a new end market for non-reusable textiles supported by a digital matching system is required to achieve a circular system.

Retail giants Decathlon, H&M, Ikea, Inditex, Kiabi, Mango and Tendam have teamed up by creating an association for managing textile waste in the Spanish market.

With brands like Levi’s already using Tencel™ x Refibra™ Lyocell, Lenzing has plans for scaling not just for its textiles, but for the whole textile industry.

The tool shows the number of carbon emissions and water impacts that can be associated with the various fibers produced at manufacturing facilities.

Switching from synthetic fibers to natural fibers is one way to solve the fashion waste problem, however the industry as a whole needs more progress to provide transparency within viscose supply chains.