Sustainability

2025-06-19

“Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry” event successfully held in Istanbul

At the event titled "The Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry," coordinated by the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB), Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (T?M), delivered a speech.

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Sustainability

2025-06-19

Over 200,000 plastic bottles kept out of the Mediterranean thanks to Aerelle® Blue

ADVANSA, in collaboration with Plastic Bank, has successfully prevented more than 200,000 plastic bottles from entering the Mediterranean Sea in just one year. This achievement is made possible through Aerelle® Blue, a sustainable comfort fibre made from recycled plastic bottles.

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Sustainability

2025-06-19

Fashion for Good and Altmat to accelerate adoption of next-gen fibres through Altag® Fibre Club

Fashion for Good announces today a strategic partnership with Altmat, a pioneering materials science company transforming agricultural waste into high-value materials, to advance its innovative Fibre Club initiative. Altag® Fibre Club is designed to fast-track the commercial adoption of next-generation fi bres from agri-residue at scale, supporting the industry's transition toward circular materials.

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Sustainability

2025-06-12

Refiberd announced as winner of Trailblazer Programme 2025 at Global Fashion Summit

Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and PDS Ventures have revealed Refiberd as the winner of the Trailblazer Programme 2025. The announcement was made last night at the official Celebration Dinner of Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025, the leading international forum for sustainability in fashion, presented by GFA.

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Sustainability

2025-06-12

Global fashion leaders descend on Copenhagen to unveil new sustainability insights and initiatives

From 3-5 June, Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025 convened over 1000 influential leaders from brands, retailers, NGOs, policymakers, manufacturers, innovators, and adjacent industries to advance collective action on fashion’s sustainability challenges and opportunities. Presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), the non-profit accelerating the transition to a net positive fashion industry, the forum was held at the iconic Copenhagen Concert Hall, with side events hosted at prestigious cultural venues around the city.

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Sustainability

2025-06-19

Microban unveils a portfolio of PFAS-free water-resistant textile technologies

Microban International, the leader in product protection solutions, announced the launch of H?O Shield, a PFAS- and PFOS-free water-resistant finish portfolio for textiles. This technology represents Microban’s first expansion outside of its traditional antimicrobial and odor control offerings, marking a significant growth of its capabilities.

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Sustainability

2025-06-12

Textile Exchange reports progress and transformation in 2024 Annual Report

Textile Exchange’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of intensified focus and strategic alignment toward its 2030 climate and material goals. The organization reports significant milestones in standards development, traceability, impact measurement, and industry engagement, positioning 2024 as a pivotal year in its systems-level transformation.

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Sustainability

2025-06-05

HKUST & Esquel unveil five-year study: Empowering students for sustainable innovation

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (“HKUST”) has partnered with Esquel Enterprises Limited (“Esquel Group”) to launch a five-year study program that allows HKUST students to conduct biannual field research at the textile manufacturer’s 500,000-square-meter Sustainable Development Garden Integral, recognized as one of China’s top 20 sustainable development projects by the United Nations.

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Sustainability

2025-06-03

Aid by Trade Foundation turns 20, invests half a million Euros in new biodiversity fund

To effectively promote nature conservation and biodiversity, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) announced at the second Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) that it would be investing 500,000 euros in the ‘AbTF Biodiversity Fund’ to mark the foundation's 20th anniversary. Since it was established in 2005 by the entrepreneur Prof. Dr Michael Otto, AbTF has been committed to transforming the textile and fashion industries.

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Sustainability

2025-06-03

Fashion For Good and Arvind Limited launch future forward factories India

Fashion for Good and Arvind Limited today announced the launch of Future Forward Factories India, an ambitious initiative with two interconnected components: developing a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable textile manufacturing and constructing a groundbreaking physical facility that brings these innovations to life, with expected 93% reduction in GHG emissions compared to conventional manufacturing operations. This initiative focuses on transforming Tier 2 factories - the backbone of the supply chain - into operations that are both environmentally responsible and economically viable.

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Sustainability

2025-05-29

Ten bold ideas to decarbonise fashion: Meet the winners of Global Change Award 2025

The H&M Foundation has revealed the ten winners of the Global Change Award 2025 – spotlighting groundbreaking ideas aimed at decarbonising the fashion industry in a just way. Each winner will receive a €200,000 grant and take part in the yearlong GCA Changemaker Programme – one of the few programmes of its kind focused on early-stage fashion innovation. Designed to accelerate the industry’s journey toward net-zero, the programme offers a mix of innovation support, systems thinking and personal growth.

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Sustainability

2025-05-22

Global Standard expands scope, leverages AI innovation, and amplifies global engagement

Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting its global mark on the organic textile industry.

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Sustainability

2025-05-19

Groundbreaking architectural projects using natural fibres

Paris, May 19 2025 : The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is proud to spotlight a growing wave of innovative architectural and civil engineering applications featuring flax and hemp fibres. As the global construction industry turns toward sustainable solutions, flax and hemp are emerging as high-performance, low-impact alternatives for a new generation of bio-based architecture.

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Sustainability

2025-05-15

Major recycling partnership to tackle waste crisis in Mali

Bangkok, Thailand & Madrid, Spain May 14, 2025 – In response to Mali’s escalating environmental crisis, three leading organizations— Ayuda en Acción, Indorama Ventures, and IMG Group —have joined forces to launch ‘Bamagreen,’ a transformative recycling and reforestation project in the capital city of Bamako.

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2025-03-13

Global Standard’s GOTS joins the MAKE THE LABEL COUNT coalition

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New guidance on science-based targets for nature to support fashion and textile industry sustainability

2025-03-04

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2025-02-27

Global Standard receives Iseal innovations fund grant to provide cutting-edge GOTS due diligence training for auditors

2025-02-20

PUMA’s sustainability efforts receive ‘Leadership Level’ scores

2025-02-20

Kordsa recognized on CDP 2024 ‘Global A List’ for climate change and water

2025-02-13

Cascale issues 2025 Better Buying Partnership Index Report

2025-02-13

Meet Global Standard at VIATT 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City

2025-02-06

Cascale announces Better Buying asset purchase to advance responsible purchasing practices and decent work for all

2025-02-06

Outdoor industry leaders launch open-source tool to decarbonize textile mills

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bluesign® driving strategic transformation toward a safer and more sustainable fashion industry

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OEKO-TEX® - New regulations 2025

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Nantong Teijin’s efforts to reduce water usage certified as model activities for supporting the environment in the Yangtze River Delta Region

2025-01-14

bluesign® welcomes Everest as SYSTEM PARTNER

2025-01-09

Good Fashion Fund partners with K.K.P Fine Linen for new wet processing unit

2025-01-09

Cascale collaborates with industry leaders to advance climate action and support brands on their sustainability journey

2025-01-09

NFW announces successful funding round under new CEO

2025-01-09

Global Standard opens public consultation for GOTS version 8.0

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The Good Cashmere Conference 2025: Two-day event in Hamburg