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Organic Cotton can be included in the OEKO-TEX Standard 100: Hohenstein

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OEKO-TEX officially released its new Organic Cotton mark in April 2023. Hohenstein stated that textile firms whose goods have been certified with the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 can now have their certificates extended to an Organic Cotton certificate after verifying ecological manufacturing. “A combination with OEKO-TEX Made In Green is ideal,” said Ivonne Schramm, Hohenstein’s OEKO-TEX …

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The 62nd Dornbirn GFC in Austria will investigate sustainability and innovation

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The 62nd Dornbirn Global Fibre Conference (GFC), the world’s only innovation conference where the whole industry is represented to produce breakthroughs, will be held from September 13-15 in Dornbirn’s Kulturhaus in Austria. It will feature 125 lectures from renowned speakers who will demonstrate how research and development breakthroughs may be put into practice. With the …

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Lenzing, Austria, combats pollution via a novel way of garment dyeing

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Lenzing Group, an Austria-based worldwide producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has launched a novel strategy that includes yarn pre-treatment and knitting techniques to achieve washdown effects in ready-to-wear and knit garments. To address pollution generated by textile dyeing and finishing, the new technique will dramatically minimize environmental effects and is appropriate for use on pre-treated …

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The denim industry’s Kingpins and Messe Frankfurt join forces for growth

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Messe Frankfurt, a leading trade fair organization, and Kingpins Show, a premier tradeshow specializing in the denim industry based in the United States, have announced a strategic partnership that will strengthen their commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the denim community. Messe Frankfurt’s new involvement as a shareholder in the Kingpins Show strengthens …

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France’s CPI rises by 0.2% in June 2023, owing to an increase in apparel costs

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France’s consumer price index (CPI) grew by 0.2% in June 2023, following a -0.1% decrease in May. Manufactured goods prices climbed by 4.2% year on year (YoY) in June 2023, following a 4.1% increase in May. Clothing and footwear prices climbed at a faster rate than the previous month, at 4.9 percent after 2.6 percent, …

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The Indian textile industry wants relief from overcapacity and a drop in exports

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In the spinning and weaving business, India has around 30% over capacity. PM MITRA Parks may add more capacity in the next years. Overcapacity has already become a source of concern for the industry, as demand in the global clothing market has slowed. Industry organizations such as the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and …

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Saudi Arabia plans to establish 59 logistics zones by 2030 and increase port capacity

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Saudi Arabia has announced plans to establish 59 logistics zones and increase port capacity to more than 40 million containers by 2030. Rumaih Al Rumaih, deputy minister of transport and logistic services and acting head of the Saudi Transport General Authority, stated at a London event that the kingdom intends to be among the top …

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Global fashion associations advocate for sustainable digital labelling

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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the International Apparel Federation (IAF), and 128 other organizations from across the world have issued a joint plea, presenting a letter to global, national, and municipal authorities. The collective group is lobbying for the modernization of domestic textile, garment, footwear, and associated accessory labelling regulations, as well as …

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According to the IMF, Asia-Pacific is predicted to provide 70% of world growth in 2023

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasted a drop in global growth to 2.8% in 2023, down from 3.4% in 2022, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 70% of the increase. Manufacturing slowdown contrasts with resilient services across G20 nations and solid labor markets in advanced economies, according to high-frequency data. Meanwhile, the financial instability highlighted by stringent …

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United States is collaborating with ASEAN to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy: Blinken

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The United States is collaborating with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to solve the climate issue and hasten the transition to sustainable energy, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated recently in Jakarta. This includes efforts to establish the US-ASEAN Climate Solutions Hub, which will assist ASEAN nations in strengthening their resilience …

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