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Pincroft makes steady strides on course for sustainable textiles future
Baldwin Technology’s TexCoat™ G4 precision spray system revolutionizes traditional pad finishing process - Pincroft, a leading textile dyeing, printing and finishing company, bolstered its efforts to achieve efficient and sustainable textile operations by adopting Baldwin Technology’s innovative TexCoat™ G4 system.
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EMPA introduces friendly fibers for textiles without PFAS
Rain jackets, swimming trunks or upholstery fabrics: Textiles with water-repellent properties require chemical impregnation. Although fluorine-containing PFAS chemicals are effective, they are also harmful to human health and accumulate in the environment. Empa researchers are now developing a process with alternative substances that can be used to produce environmentally friendly water-repellent textile fibers. Initial analyses show: The "good" fibers repel water more effectively and dry faster than those of conventional products.
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The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has achieved outstanding results in the Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM) certification for five of its production sites. This involved measuring the social impact of production in areas such as wages, working hours, health and safety and treatment of employees.
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Best CO2 Utilisation 2024 Innovation Award - Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future
Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) enables the substitution of fossil carbon in sectors where carbon is necessary. Dioxycle, D-CRBN and Twelve showcase winning solutions that pave the path for a renewable carbon society. 230 participants from 27 countries worldwide joined the innovation award ceremony at the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 in Cologne, Germany, and online.
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‘Waste Hero’ recycling education program delivers significant social value in Indonesia and the Philippines
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, in partnership with Yunus Foundation (Thailand) and The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization for Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability Regional Centre for Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability (SEAMEO SEPS) , announced that its ‘Waste Hero’ recycling education program achieved substantial success in 2023, including reaching 420,332 educators and youths globally and generating significant social returns on investment in Indonesia and the Philippines.
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First brand in India to join bluesign
Techno Sport, one of India’s best sportswear brands online based out from Tiruppur, India, became the first brand in India to join bluesign as a system partner.
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Cascale announces new CEO
Cascale, the global non-profit alliance for driving impact in consumer goods (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), is proud to announce Colin Browne as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
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GOTS hits milestones, releases new rules and tools supporting the textile industry towards sustainability and responsibility
As the world's premier processing standard for certified organic fibres, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), managed by non-profit Global Standard, recognises 2023 as a year of significant milestones. From expansion of GOTS-certified facilities to the release of a new standard version, GOTS remained a beacon for businesses navigating changing legislation, social and environmental demands.
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YKK adopts low-carbon aluminum for use in zippers
YKK Corporation is pleased to report that it will begin purchasing alloy wires that utilize low-carbon aluminum, with the aim of making a staged transition from conventional aluminum alloy zippers to eco-friendly zippers which use low-carbon aluminum.
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Textile Exchange releases "The Future of Synthetics" report
In a new report released by Textile Exchange, titled "The Future of Synthetics," the fashion, apparel, and textile industry are called upon to swiftly transition away from new fossil fuel extraction for synthetic materials. The report provides essential guidance for brands seeking to make this critical shift.
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H&M’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2023 is published
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB’s Annual and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2023 launched today and is available on the group’s website. The report provides the yearly overview of H&M Group’s progress towards its integrated financial and sustainability goals. A printed version will be sent by post to shareholders that have requested it.
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Lenzing remains a sustainability champion and prepares for the European Green Deal
The Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has published a combined annual and sustainability report for the first time, reaffirming the strategic importance of social and environmental responsibility for the company. The report on the 2023 financial year was once again prepared in digital form and is now available at reports.lenzing.com: With the title “Ready to join?”, Lenzing would like to extend an invitation to all customers and partners to join forces to renew the textile and nonwovens industries and bring about positive change.
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Romania provides untapped opportunities for Europe’s bio-based sector and green growth
The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), Europe’s leading industry association putting circularity, innovation and sustainability at the heart of the European bioeconomy, has published an updated version of its Country Report on Romania, “Mapping Romania’s bio-based potential”.
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