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Shahi Exports and Responsible Sourcing Network collaborate for YESS Assessment

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 […]

nonwovens SUSTAINABILITY

Birla Purocel joins hands with Sparkle to produce eco-friendly, sustainable products

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 […]

Partnership SUSTAINABILITY

ANDRITZ’ partnership with Pellenc ST and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles for automated sorting and recycling technology

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 […]

FIBRE SUSTAINABILITY

Kelheim Fibres to present bio-based hygiene solutions at INDEX

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 […]

SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY

Jeanologia achieves authentic vintage look of garments through Atmos

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 […]

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Polygiene® joins the European Outdoor Group to help develop more sustainable products

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 […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Rieter and Recover: Cooperation in the Field of Recycling

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 […]

SUSTAINABILITY

ABB reveals an additional 8.56 billion cubic meters of wastewater a year needs to be treated to meet UN goals

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 […]

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Sustainable Sourcing: Addressing the Environmental and Social Impacts of Apparel Supply Chains

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 […]

SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY

Coloreel’s technology for thread dyeing reduces water consumption by 97%

Coloreel provides significant environmental benefits for the textile industry. The company’s sustainability operations are now quantified and third-party verified. Coloreel uses one single white thread to create millions of colors and intricate patterns. It unlocks new design possibilities, while providing environmental benefits. By dyeing a 100% recycled polyester thread in real time, water consumption is […]

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CCI and TEXPROCIL sign MoU for branding and certification of “Kasturi Cotton India”

Cotton Corporation of India along with textile industry and exporters will get together to ensure that the cotton farmers of India get their due in the world markets, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Commerce & Industry, while participating in the signing of Memorandum of Understanding […]

FIBRE SUSTAINABILITY

Birla Cellulose develops Liva Reviva, takes a crucial step in its journey towards circularity

Every year, significantly large amount of textile waste is generated worldwide out of which very little quantity gets recycled into new clothing. Large quantity textile waste generated is leading to significant increase in environmental pollution. To tackle the textile waste challenge the big fashion brands and the textile value chain are planning their next steps […]

Partnership SUSTAINABILITY

Arvind and PurFi Global partner to reduce the amount of textile waste going in to landfills

PurFi’s proprietary technology creates a traceable 360-degree circular solution that rejuvenates textile waste into virgin quality fibers utilizing 96% less water and 90% less energy than virgin textiles Arvind Limited, India’s largest textile to technology conglomerate, and PurFi Global LLC, a sustainable technology company specializing in rejuvenating textile waste into virgin quality products, announced a […]