May 2024

April retail sales in the UK are down due to the wet weather reducing customer foot traffic

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) released data showing declines in sales volumes in a number of industries, including clothes, which fell short of the 0.2% loss observed previous month. The biggest afflicted non-food businesses had a 4.1% decline in sales; these included apparel outlets and producers of sporting goods. Online merchants experienced a 1.2% …

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The EU Council approves ecodesign and forbids destroying unsold textiles

The ecodesign rule, which establishes strict guidelines for sustainable products inside the European Union (EU), was formally enacted by the European Council. The rule expressly forbids the destruction of unsold footwear and textiles, with brief exceptions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and it gives the Commission the authority to enact such prohibitions for other …

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The Active Apparel Group declares its dedication to a new decarbonization initiative.

The company will integrate important environmental policy commitments through its new Environmental Management System (EMS), which was constructed using the ISO14001 Standard Framework. It will also set targets and strategies to minimise the carbon footprint of its operations across China, Australia, and the USA. After conducting a thorough third-party audit of its greenhouse gas (GHG) …

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Panel discussion held on the Green Revolution

The solar energy sector in Bangladesh has the ability to strengthen the national economy and increase employment. Along the whole value chain, from installation and manufacture to operation and maintenance, solar systems generate jobs that lower poverty and promote socioeconomic development. The same was said by speakers during the panel discussion titled “The Green Revolution: …

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The textile coalition led by Euratex is promoting social discourse in Europe

With the help of industriAll Europe, Euratex, and the European Commission, a new project called Stitch Together was launched with the goal of promoting cooperation between businesses and employees in the European apparel and textile industry. This project will address the issues facing the industry over the course of two years by emphasizing effective communication …

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A textile circularity event is held in Rochester by Goodwill Industries

For a two-day summit on textile circularity, Goodwill Industries International (GII) and its affiliated organizations from the US, Canada, and Finland gathered in Rochester, New York. Researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology were among the attendees, as well as representatives from the textile recycling industries including Tomra, Sortile, and Accelerating Circularity. Counting cutting-edge methods …

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Savio will exhibit its Proxima and LYBRA machines at Istanbul’s ITM 2024

The newest air-jet spinning machine, the LYBRA Smartspinner, and automatic winder, the Proxima Smartconer, will be on display at the ITM 2024 show, which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 4–8, 2024. Savio is going to be a part of the ITM exhibition, which is scheduled to happen in Istanbul from June 4–8, …

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The May bulletin from Copenhagen Fashion Week explores the state of EU politics

The May policy bulletin from Copenhagen Fashion Week delves deeply into the European policy environment and its consequences for the fashion sector. The bulletin concentrated on the significant agreements ratified, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and the ESG Ratings Regulation, in light of the European Parliament’s …

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The US and Brazil’s crop concerns and short covering have led to advances in ICE cotton

For the second straight trading day on Thursday, ICE cotton saw gains. Due to inadequate coverage, weather-related worries in the US and Brazil, and an average export sales report, the July contract saw a 3% increase. However, outside variables continued to be detrimental to the cotton market. The US cotton July contract finished 234 points …

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Report: Encouraging worker rights and a living wage requires responsible shopping choices

To uphold worker rights and guarantee equitable remuneration, including living wages for all, fashion companies must adopt responsible purchasing methods, according to research published by the non-profit Global Fashion Agenda, located in Copenhagen. In the study titled “Fashion CEO Agenda 2024,” the GFA has identified five crucial opportunities for fashion executives and the industry as …

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