News Briefs – Page 2
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News briefsUNECE and UNECLAC address the issue of second-hand clothing trade flows
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, held a virtual side session on Feb. 19 at the 2024 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, ...
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News briefsInfinited Fiber closes new funding round
Infinited Fiber Company, the Finnish textile recycler currently in a restructuring phase, has completed a two-part development funding round totaling €40 million. The round included investments from both existing and new investors, the latter including Inditex, TTY Management, Youngone and Goldwin. The first part of the development financing round, which ...
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News briefsArchroma introduces wet fastness enhancer for long-lasting colors
Archroma, the Swiss provider of dyes and specialty chemicals, has introduced Albafix Eco Plus, a new wet-fastness improver that is meant to help brands and mills produce durable textile products with long-lasting colors without compromising on quality or introducing hazardous chemicals. Source: Archroma With Albafix Eco Plus, ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin presents first styles with recycled outer materials
When the textile industry talks about recycled materials, it usually refers to synthetic fiber yarns made from recycled plastic bottles. Jack Wolfskin also uses recycled polyester. However, the German outdoor company also wants to create a genuine circular system and has been working on producing new, functional items of clothing ...
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News briefsSpinnova and Suzano sign agreement for new production facility
Finnish biomaterials company Spinnova and Suzano have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding plans for a new production facility for wood-based Spinnova fiber. The LOI is a non-binding agreement that includes certain criteria as requirements for moving into the pre-engineering phase of the new facility. It also includes preliminary ...
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News briefsNaturkompaniet wins Swedish Sustainable Brand Index for 11th consecutive year
Naturkompaniet has won the “Clothing and Fashion - Stores” category of the Swedish Sustainable Brand Index, a position the retailer has defended since 2013. Being an industry winner in the Sustainable Brand Index means that a brand is perceived as the most sustainable brand in its category, according to Swedish ...
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News briefsEthisphere names VF one of the most ethical companies for 8th consecutive year
VF Corp. has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies Award from the Arizona-based Ethisphere Institute, a for-profit company that defines and measures ethical business standards for a fee, recognizes outstanding companies and promotes best practices in business ethics. VF was honored for the 8th consecutive year and is the ...
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News briefsCarbios and Landbell Group team up to increase circularity of PET waste
Source: Carbios Carbios, the French specialist in biological recycling based on enzyme technologies, and Landbell Group, a provider of closed-loop recycling solutions, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for the sourcing, preparation and recycling of post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste using Carbios’ biorecycling technology at its ...
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News briefsPatagonia teams up with Eastman to address textile waste
Outdoor clothing brand Patagonia and global specialty materials firm Eastman teamed up to recycle around 3,600kg of pre- and post-consumer clothing waste, which Eastman processed through its molecular recycling technology. The process consists of breaking down unusable apparel from the outdoor brand into molecular building blocks that Eastman can use ...
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News briefsFifth Fair Wear Foundation Leader Status for Ortovox
The southern German mountain sports specialist Ortovox has been awarded Leader Status (73 points) by the Fair Wear Foundation – for the fifth time since 2018. “This recognition means a lot to us,” said Katrin Bauer, Director CSR. “It shows that our efforts to do business responsibly are successful.” Last ...
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News briefsH&M and Arvind test sustainable dyeing alternative
H&M Group is testing a new dyeing alternative by Mumbai-based Deven Supercriticals at its partner factory Arvind that is said to reduce water, energy and chemical use during the dyeing process. Unlike conventional dyeing methods, which heavily rely on water and chemicals, the Suprauno dyeing technology, engineered by Deven, uses ...
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News briefsRenewcell expands its Circulose Supplier Setwork
Renewcell, the Swedish textile-to-textile recycler, has announced that 35 new members have joined its Circulose Supplier Network, now totaling 151 members, including spinners, weavers, textile mills, garment manufacturers and more. The latest cohort comprises suppliers with vertical operations (10), yarn spinners (16), garment manufacturers (4), and home and denim textile ...
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News briefsMontane publishes first Impact Report
As part of its commitment to reduce its environmental impact, outdoor clothing specialist Montane has just released its “2023 Impact Report.” The company said that from now on, it will publish these reports annually. The report highlights Montane’s initiatives in three key areas: People, Product, and Planet. Montane’s journey to ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter launches Germany-wide second-hand buyback day
Instead of focusing on new purchases at the start of the season, the Hamburg-based outdoor retail chain Globetrotter is focusing on sustainable consumption and giving used goods a second chance: from hardware to clothing, all 22 adventure and city stores in Germany will be accepting used outdoor equipment on March ...
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News briefsInfinited Fiber faces layoffs as part of its restructuring efforts
Finland-based textile technology specialist Infinited Fiber has adjusted its cost and organizational structure as part of its restructuring efforts. According to the company, the negotiations, which have now been completed, have resulted in both temporary layoffs among the staff of Infinited Fiber Company Oy and Infinited Fiber Kemi Oy and ...
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News briefsE-snowmobile experiences in Wyoming
Source: FLO FLO powers electric-snowmobiles for Off-Grid Experiences in Wyoming FLO, a North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider, and Off-Grid Experiences Jackson Hole, a Wyoming-based outdoor adventure company, are offering (and powering) „green” winter adventures in the great American ...
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News briefsLenzing again receives CDP’s Triple A for sustainability leadership
Lenzing Group, the Austrian supplier of wood-based specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has been included for the third year in a row on the annual “A-List” of global environmental non-profit CDP, which assesses and recognizes sustainability leadership. Lenzing is one of only ten companies to achieve a ...
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News briefsCarbios partners with De Smet on construction of PET biorecycling plant
Carbios, a French company specializing in biological recycling based on enzyme technologies, has announced that it is partnering with De Smet Engineers & Contractors on the construction of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) biorecycling plant, described by Carbios as the first-of-its-kind in the world. The facility in Longlaville, in northeast France, ...
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News briefsSalomon partners with Hikeish to get diverse communities outdoors
Salomon’s charitable Salomon Foundation has joined forces with Hikeish, a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization, on a new initiative to get diverse communities outdoors. Hikeish organizes activities for underrepresented groups, such as road running, trail running, or hiking. Hikeish was founded by Benje Williams and Ken Bernard, who are also the co-founders ...
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News briefsSpyder to launch PFAS-free ski apparel starting this fall
Liberated Brands has unveiled an ambitious plan to eliminate per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from the Spyder ski apparel line starting in fall 2024. The elimination of PFAS will be strategically implemented through a multi-season initiative. At the same time, the brand will also introduce new innovations in waterproof materials ...
