March 2024

The ten-year partnership between Inès de la Fressange and Uniqlo comes to an end

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After collaborating on seasonal fashion capsule collections for ten years, Uniqlo and Inès de la Fressange have chosen to part ways. The large Japanese retailer, a member of Fast Retailing, has announced that the Spring/Summer 2024 collaboration collection will be their last. The elegant Parisian style connected to the former model and French designer will …

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APS Knit Composite Limited is certified as LEED Gold

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Another Bangladeshi clothing business has obtained the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC Gold LEED accreditation was awarded to Kamargaon, Pubail, Gazipur-based APS Knit Composite Limited, with a score of 71 points. There are now 214 LEED-certified factories in Bangladesh, with 80 earning …

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Envoy Textile board to welcome Epic Group

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The sibling company of the Hong Kong-based Epic Group, Epic Garments Manufacturing Company Limited, plans to join the board of the publicly traded Envoy Textile Limited. As an institutional shareholder, Epic holds a 2.65 percent ownership in Envoy Textile. Epic and the Sheltech Group jointly manufacture ready-made garment products in Bangladesh. Envoy disclosed price-sensitive information …

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The European Parliament tightens regulations regarding environmental claims

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To shield consumers from deceptive advertisements, the European Parliament has adopted a position on the creation of a verification and pre-approval mechanism for environmental marketing claims. Under the green claims regulation, businesses would have to provide proof for any environmental marketing claims they make before promoting their products as “biodegradable,” “less polluting,” “water saving,” or …

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Vietnam & US Sign $500 Million MOU to Advance Green Economy

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The $500 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) and the Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) aims to strengthen economic cooperation and assist green transformation projects. This strategic partnership was formally signed at a ceremony at VDB’s Hanoi headquarters with the goal of promoting US exports to Vietnam. The MOU …

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Lenzing, Austria, announces a strategy to protect glaciers and use circular textiles

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Inspiring group action for sustainable practices and a circular economy in the nonwovens and textile value chain, the Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose for the textile and nonwovens industries, has developed a novel, cutting-edge concept that helps to protect our glaciers in a sustainable way. The talk, “Glacial Threads: From Forests to …

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The Rajasthani government uses the EoDB to create the Export Promotion Policy for 2024

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The government of Rajasthan has created a draft strategy to boost exports using digital infrastructure, quick clearances, and ease of doing business (EoDB). Government sources claim that the administration is seeking suggestions on the approach from industrialists, exporters, and trade associations. “Since the model code of conduct is now in force, the final policy will …

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Center and NMMC strike an agreement for the treatment of textile waste

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The textile committee of the Center and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) have an agreement about the handling of textile waste. This agreement is a part of the ongoing Swachh Survekshan project, which aims to make the city cleaner and more sustainable. Emphasis is made on the effective classification of textile waste, which includes …

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BGMEA announces the new board for the 2024–2026 term

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SM Mannan (Kochi), chairman of Seha Design Ltd., has been chosen president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2024–2026 term. The managing director of Well Designers Ltd., Syed Nazrul Islam, has been elected as the organization’s inaugural vice president. Furthermore, the managing director of Designtex Knitwear Ltd., Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, …

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Lenzing, an Austrian company, publishes a joint annual and sustainability report

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Reiterating the strategic significance of social and environmental responsibility for the business, The Lenzing Group, a major global manufacturer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens sectors, has released its first combined annual and sustainability report. The financial year 2023 report has been prepared in digital format once again and can be accessed …

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