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For new threads, American & Efird receives gold-level C2C certification.

For new threads, American & Efird receives gold-level C2C certification

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Two sustainable cotton thread products have been released by the world’s largest thread manufacturer, American & Efird (A&E), and each has been awarded a Gold Level Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified Material Health Certificate. These new products add to an already impressive sustainable thread portfolio and enable greater sustainability and circularity within the textile industry …

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US' AEO beats its water reduction goal and establishes additional environmental objectives

US’ AEO beats its water reduction goal and establishes additional environmental objectives

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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), a US-based retailer, recently released its second environmental (Planet), social (People), and governance (Practices) report outlining the progress made through the company’s Building a Better World strategy. According to the report, AEO recycled 9 million gallons of water at laundries and reduced water use per pair of jeans produced by 38% …

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The 2023 Advanced Recycling Conference in Germany will examine LCA and policy

The 2023 Advanced Recycling Conference in Germany will examine LCA and policy

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On November 28 and 29, 2023, the Advanced Recycling Conference will be held online and in Cologne, Germany. This year’s conference, which follows a successful debut in 2022, intends to cover the full spectrum of modern recycling technologies, including pyrolysis, gasification, and extrusion and dissolution. The symposium will also cover related topics like legislation, Life …

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Performance Days improves the alternatives for sustainable sourcing.

Performance Days improves the alternatives for sustainable sourcing

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The organization behind Munich’s Performance Days exhibition has announced several new elements intended to enhance visitors’ access to the newest advancements in sustainable textiles. Taking place at the Messe München exhibition center on the 4th and 5th of October 2023, the overall floor space has been enlarged to accommodate a new footwear section, additional stands, …

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Launch of the MycoWorks mycelium plant

Launch of the MycoWorks mycelium plant

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To supply the fashion industry with its leather substitute material, the biotechnology business MycoWorks has started production at the first commercial-scale fine mycelium plant in the world. The 136,000-square-foot plant will make millions of square feet of its Reishi-branded material each year using its technique, which claims to have the same strength, durability, and feel …

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Indonesian facility of Lenzing receives EU Ecolabel

Indonesian facility of Lenzing receives EU Ecolabel

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Lenzing’s manufacturing facility in Purwakarta, Indonesia, has been granted accreditation to the EU Ecolabel criteria for the production of cellulosic fibers. The facility, which recently underwent several technical improvements, will now produce fibers with the Lenzing Ecovero and Veocel brands for nonwoven applications. The factory is anticipated to help Lenzing reach its targets of reducing …

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Launch of a trial line for plasma-based finishing

launch of a trial line for plasma-based finishing

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Deakin University in Australia has established a pilot manufacturing facility in collaboration with Xefco to study the innovative plasma-based technique for coating and dyeing fabrics. With funding from the Australian Government’s Trailblazer Universities Program and Deakin’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialization Hub (REACH), the pilot line will be used to investigate whether a waterless manufacturing …

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Brands look for emissions-free shipping options

Brands look for emissions-free shipping options

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MIAMI- The commercial adoption of zero-emission delivery services is being urged by several fashion brands and retailers, including Amazon, Patagonia, Ikea, and Levi Strauss. The 600,000 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) are to be provided by shipping companies over three years, according to the request from the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). To speed up the …

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Hugo Boss is going to release a line produced by AeoniQ.

Hugo Boss is going to release a line produced by AeoniQ

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Hugo Boss, a high-end fashion business, has unveiled its first capsule collection created of AeoniQ yarn from HeiQ. Hugo Boss and HeiQ embarked on a long-term strategic relationship in 2022 to introduce a more environmentally friendly fashion philosophy that would support the company’s 2030 goal of becoming climate neutral. AeoniQ, which was introduced in early …

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Yarn Expo Autumn in China will have 19% more exhibitors in 2023.

Yarn Expo Autumn in China will have 19% more exhibitors in 2023

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The 27,000 sqm hive of industry, which is Asia’s largest yarn and fiber trade expo, received an astounding array of 510 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, a 19% increase over the previous edition. Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam were among the new exhibitor nations and areas that were represented at …

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