All Trade & Sourcing articles – Page 13
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ArticleNew Swedish Wool Standard paves way for sustainable textile industry
Half of the wool produced in Sweden ends up in waste, while Swedish brands in fashion, outdoor and home textiles are actively seeking sustainable textile materials. In response, The Swedish Wool Initiative is introducing the first Swedish classification system for wool. The new Swedish Wool Standard simplifies the sale and ...
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News briefsPerformance Days exhibitor list online
The exhibitor list for the upcoming Performance Days in Munich (Oct. 4-5) is now available on the show’s website. If you want to plan your visit in advance (remember that the event will occupy two halls this time, with a brand new segment: footwear), take some time to browse the ...
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ArticleOCA gathers key stakeholders for organic cotton from Pakistan
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) hosted a meeting with key stakeholders from Pakistan on Aug. 24, 2023. The multi-stakeholder organization, which brings organic farming together on its platform, called the meeting a milestone on the road to expanding organic cotton production in South Asia. Pakistan is a unique and relatively ...
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ArticleReima and Infinited Fiber turn textile waste into high-quality children’s clothing
Uudesti hoodie Reima, the Finnish activewear brand for children, and Infinited Fiber Company, a Finnish technology and fashion company, have teamed up to explore new possibilities for future children’s clothing. As a result of the collaboration, Reima is launching the world’s first children’s hoodie made from innovative ...
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News briefsSGS partners with FibreTrace to develop fiber integrity protocol for the textile industry
Testing and certification company SGS has joined forces with FibreTrace, a cloud-based platform that traces and verifies fibers for each stage of the textile supply chain, to develop a new fiber integrity protocol for the textile industry. The partnership will support brands through the integration of audited pathways with cloud-based ...
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News briefsIndorama triples its PET recycling capacity in Brazil
Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest producers of recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resin, has announced the completion of the expansion of its recycling facility in Brazil. The expansion project has been supported by a “Blue Loan” from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the largest global development ...
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Messe Frankfurt rebrands sustainability events at textile fairs as “Econogy”
Messe Frankfurt is realigning the sustainability initiative of its Texpertise network under a new common identity, dubbed “Econogy.” The term, which represents a blend of economy and ecology, aims to place stronger emphasis on sustainability as a central element in today’s textile industry. With more than 50 events in 11 ...
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News briefsIntertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics to highlight athleisure and sustainability
The Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is taking place on Aug. 28-30, 2023, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With eco-conscious consumers purchasing more athleisure and sportswear, much foot traffic is expected at the “All About Sustainability” and “Functional Lab” zones of the fair. Integrating ...
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News briefsNew international sourcing expo in Vietnam
The first edition of Vietnam International Sourcing Expo – Vietnam Sourcing 2023 will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 13-15 this year. It will be the first specialized sourcing exhibition in Vietnam. The event is hosted and ...
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ArticleBetter Cotton signs UN pledge for traceability and transparency
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has signed the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Sustainability Pledge ahead of the launch of its traceability solution in late 2023. The Pledge is an open set of policy recommendations, guidelines and standards that enable industry players to authenticate their ...
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News briefsA new method to produce fibers for smart textiles inspired by spiders
Researchers at the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering have created an innovative method for producing soft, recycled fibers for smart textiles that draw on the spinning process of spiders. Smart textiles need to be strong, stretchable, and electrically conductive. Fabricating fibers that feature these three ...
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ArticleReview: The Sustainable Angle’s Future Fabrics Expo 2023
Two weeks ago, the doors opened at Magazine London to one of the largest global sourcing venues for sustainably and responsibly produced textiles and materials in the fashion industry. This state-of-the-art venue spans 3,200 square meters and is located across the river from Canary Wharf. From June 26-28, visitors had ...
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News briefsCocona Labs wants to scale its 37.5 temperature-regulating technology beyond synthetic fabrics
Colorado-based Cocona Labs is reportedly working to move beyond synthetic fibers with its 37.5 Technology, Sourcing Journal has reported. It will do so with the help of its supply chain partners, the company has explained. Created by Cocona Labs, the patented 37.5 Technology utilizes natural volcanic minerals that are permanently ...
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ArticleTextile Exchange and Leather Working Group collaborate on ethical supply chain
The Leather Working Group (LWG) and Textile Exchange collaborated to develop a call to action for leather supply chains. The no-deforestation leather appeal provides an opportunity to coordinate fashion industry initiatives, to improve the transparency of leather sources. The plan calls for establishing rules for leather sourcing ...
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News briefsNew project uses AI and satellites to detect organic vs non-organic cotton fields
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have teamed up with German software firm Marple to map organic cotton using satellites and artificial intelligence (AI). Using a program developed by Marple, the project will train AI to use ESA satellite data to detect cotton fields ...
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ArticleEU Parliament approves supply chain legislation, FESI calls for improvements
With 366 votes in favor of the law and 225 against (38 abstained), the EU Parliament in Brussels voted in favor of the European version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on June 1. The EU Parliament wants companies within the EU to be required to more strictly ...
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ArticleVaude MD Antje von Dewitz calls for strong EU supply chain law
With the EU supply chain act CSDDD scheduled to be adopted, Vaude and its MD Antje von Dewitz have welcomed the planned mandatory due diligence.“This is an important decision that I feel strongly about.”
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News briefsPatagonia and YKK work with innovative chemical technology to deploy circularity
Erca, an Italian chemical company “with a responsible DNA,” Patagonia and YKK have successfully applied Erca’s Revecol, a sustainable, innovative chemical agent, to YKK’s dyeing processes at its manufacturing sites in Vietnam. Revecol transforms common waste materials like spent vegetable cooking oil into a certified, safe, high-performance textile chemical. Driven ...
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News briefsEU’s textile industry is more exposed to global pressures than ever before, new report suggests
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) has released its “2023 Spring Report,” which analyses the latest trade flows for textiles and clothing products. In 2022, EU trade in textiles and clothing exceeded the €200 billion mark for the first time in history. This was mainly driven by a sharp ...
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