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M&S launches clothing repair service to give quality clothes ‘another life’ through plan a
Today, Marks & Spencer has announced it will offer a dedicated clothing repair service for the first time. With new insight from M&S* revealing only 10% of the population is confident enough to repair clothing themselves and 60% of consumers looking for retailers to offer more services which support them to lower their carbon footprint, M&S is partnering with clothing repair and alterations experts, SOJO.
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Naia from Eastman partners with ESDI for sustainable fashion educational project
In a significant step towards promoting a culture of ecoconsciousness, Naia™ from Eastman partnered for an educational project with ESDI Escola Superior de Disseny in Sabadell (Barcelona). This collaboration underscores a commitment to integrating sustainable practices with academic excellence, providing ESDI students with the opportunity to design and produce garments using Naia™ fibers to participate in a fashion competition that celebrates the eternal tale of heaven and hell, Dante Alighieri's “The Divine Comedy.”
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Jeanologia receives the ‘Cristobal Balenciaga’ award from the Spanish Fashion Academy
Spanish fashion industry professionals recognize Jeanologia’s leadership in transforming the global textile industry towards more sustainable practices. “We develop technologies that enable designers to create beauty while taking care of the planet. This will shape the future of fashion,” explains Enrique Silla, CEO and founder of Jeanologia.
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Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) powers its Belgian Cushion Vinyl production plant with green energy
Beaulieu International Group is investing €5 million to transition the fossil based energy supply of its Cushion Vinyl production plant in Wielsbeke, Belgium, to bio mass generated steam supply. A transition to renewable energy. To this end, B.I.G. is collaborating with A&U Energie, a company that converts non-recyclable wood waste into green energy and heat. This strategic move aligns with B.I.G.'s commitment to reach ‘net zero’ for our operations by 2030.
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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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Global Standard to develop new standard, expanding GOTS benefits to sustainable fibres
Since 2006, the self-funded non-profit Global Standard has set the benchmark for environmental and social criteria through its Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Building on nearly two decades of success, Global Standard is excited to announce the development of a groundbreaking new standard to expand GOTS benefits to a wider range of sustainable fibers.
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Textile Exchange enhances MIE Tool with forest and air pollution risk categories
Textile Exchange has updated its Materials Impact Explorer (MIE) tool to include risk ratings and recommendations for forests and air pollution. This addition, along with a new category for manmade cellulosic fibers (MMCF), helps brands, retailers, and suppliers assess potential environmental impacts from the raw material stage.
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From lab to label: bluesign and SCTI donate SCI to ZDHC
The textile industry is taking a great step forward in sustainable practices as bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC. This collaboration aims to revolutionize chemical management in the textile, leather and fashion industries, while addressing environmental impact in a holistic manner.
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Major brands commit to innovative collective financing model to decarbonise the fashion sector
Some of the world’s biggest fashion brands have joined forces to participate in an innovative initiative to decarbonise the fashion sector, with commitments from Bestseller, Gap Inc., H&M Group, and Mango for an initial programme in Bangladesh.
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Nilörn Bangladesh joins as bluesign® system partner
With the addition of operations in Bangladesh, Nilörn, a global leader in the industry of woven and printed fashion labels, has joined the bluesign® system as a partner. Known for offering a broad variety of packaging solutions from a brand-building perspective.
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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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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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Lenzing sets a good example in a difficult industry: social responsibility and sustainable jobs
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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