Bluesign, a driving force in advancing sustainable practices across the global textile supply chain, continues to raise the bar with the introduction of its groundbreaking IMPACT services tailored for the Indian markets. The seminars, themed “Sustainable Textile Manufacturing – the bluesign Way,” was held in both Bangalore and Tiruppur, reaffirming Bluesign’s commitment to fostering sustainable […]
The Good Fashion Fund, the Laudes Foundation and the Fashion for Good initiated fund, has made an investment in Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited – a leading Indian producer of cotton yarn and sustainable denim fabrics. The 2.5 million US Dollar loan will support Kannapiran Mills’ investment in the replacement and expansion of key sustainable equipment […]
ANDRITZ keeps developing its sustainability approach in the nonwoven industry based on comprehensive know-how and innovations. International technology group ANDRITZ has installed a new spunlace pilot line at its center of competence in Montbonnot, France. It allows customers and partners to conduct trials for producing nonwovens from recycled and/or natural fibers such as hemp, flax, […]
Birla Cellulose, a unit of Grasim Industries Limited and part of the Aditya Birla Group, proudly unveils its latest innovation, Birla SaFR, at ITMA 2023, Milan, Italy. This groundbreaking product marks a significant milestone in Birla Cellulose’s strategic vision to offer products for the technical textile industry. Birla SaFR, is a phosphate based inherently flame-retardant […]
Responsible Sourcing Network and Shahi Exports announce their collaboration in promoting due diligence towards ethical cotton sourcing practices in the garment industry. The partnership aims to build a transparent and forced labor-free supply chain for cotton as countries across the world move to strengthen due diligence and sourcing standards. YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced […]
Jeanologia, a leading Spanish company in the development of eco-efficient technologies, will present the end of the water era in the textile industry (Stand H14 C208) from June 8 to 14 at ITMA 2023. The company will lead the way towards a more productive and competitive circular industry with zero discharge through the integration of […]
The management is set to encourage a shift towards plastic-free options, which is why it is crucial to develop products that strike the right balance between sustainability, performance and affordability Birla Purocel, part of the Aditya Birla Group’s pulp & fibre business, known for its wide range of fibres for nonwoven applications has joined hands […]
International technology group ANDRITZ entered an ambitious partnership with Pellenc ST and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles to set up the very first industrial-scale automatic textile sorting line in France combining automated sorting and recycling technology. The partners have expert knowledge from decades of experience in sorting technologies (Pellenc ST), textile machinery and processes (ANDRITZ), as well […]
Absorbent hygiene products such as diapers, sanitary pads, and incontinence products are an integral part of our daily lives. However, most of these products contain synthetic components and contribute to the global plastic waste problem. The search for alternatives is becoming increasingly urgent. The catch is that only innovations that offer the same performance and […]
To this day, only a tiny fraction of discarded textiles is recycled. While the clothing industry has doubled production in the last 15 years, the time garments are worn has fallen by more than 30%. At the same time, the rising demand for low-cost fast fashion is driving a decline in the quality of the […]
Jeanologia, a leading Spanish company in the development of eco-efficient technologies, marks a new milestone in the textile industry by achieving the authentic vintage look of natural aging and stone wash – without the use of water, pumice stones or chemicals – through Atmos, an innovative circular atmosphere washing process with zero discharge. The company […]
The Polygiene Group™ is pleased to announce it has joined Europe’s leading outdoor industry association, the European Outdoor Group (EOG). EOG membership represents the logical next step in Polygiene’s mission to transform the outdoor clothing and textile sectors by helping manufacturers develop more sustainable products and facilitating the transition from consumables to durables. The Polygiene […]
International governments and downstream consumers call for greater cooperation in the textile industry for a circular economy. It is becoming more significant to make a combined effort with other major stakeholders in different areas to respond to the increasing demand for transition. Rieter and Recover agreed to join hands for technological advancements and research projects […]
Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic meters and investment in an additional 469[1] treatment facilities per year is required to meet United Nations (UN) goals[2]. These are the findings of independent research commissioned by ABB ahead of World Water Day (WWD) on March 22, 2023. As the UN prepares […]
By Pawan Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Fashinza The fashion industry’s adoption of sustainable sourcing practices has become a critical imperative in the face of the social and environmental challenges confronting modern societies. Large-scale implementation of sustainable sourcing is now a non-negotiable requirement for the fashion industry. The apparel sector has made significant strides in prioritizing […]