Nayab Islam, Author at Pakistan Textile Portal

EURATEX applauds advancements in Eco-design

EURATEX applauds advances in Eco-design but voices concern

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The European Apparel and Textile Organization (EURATEX) has commended the European Parliament’s (EP) work on the Eco-design Regulation. However, it has raised reservations about the EP’s decision to target the textile industry in a rule intended to serve as a foundation for other industries. According to a news statement from the organization, the Eco-design Regulation …

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The European Union has approved a modified Dutch greenhouse gas reduction strategy

Leave a Comment / Carbon Footprint / By Nayab Islam

The European Commission has authorized the modification of a Dutch plan to decrease greenhouse gas emissions under European Union (EU) State assistance regulations. The initiative will also help the Netherlands meet its energy and climate targets, as well as the EU’s strategic goals for the European Green Deal. The Netherlands informed the commission of its …

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Bluesign, a Swiss company, has launched an eco-friendly denim campaign

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Bluesign, located in Switzerland, has launched an effort called ‘Bluesign Denim: A Sustainable and Responsible Choice,’ which represents a substantial change towards cleaner chemistry and eco-friendly manufacturing. The move is believed to be a significant step forward in the fashion industry’s sustainable and ethical production practices. bluesign Denim is an excellent alternative for customers that …

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China’s marine freight transit and fixed waterway asset investment is increasing

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According to the 2022 China Shipping Development Report released by the Ministry of Transport on the country’s 19th National Maritime Day yesterday, China accelerated the construction of major water transport infrastructure last year, with investment in fixed waterway assets increasing by 10.9 percent from 2021. The number of goods delivered by rivers grew by 3.8% …

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Better Cotton signs a promise to the United Nations for traceability and openness

Leave a Comment / Sustainability / By Nayab Islam

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability effort, has signed a sustainability promise with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) ahead of the introduction of its traceability solution at the end of 2023. The sustainability pledge is an open-source set of policy suggestions, rules, and standards that allow industry actors to validate their …

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Tecnorama of Italy revamps dyeing automation with Dos&Dye at ITMA 2023

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Tecnorama, an Italian dyeing machine company, created an impression at ITMA 2023 by presenting its latest products. Because of its proprietary Dos&Dye technologies, the business is a pioneer in dyeing laboratory automation. The high-performance Dosorama Master and the Dyrama 4R/1000 for dying yarns with a capacity of 1 kilogram, which was perfectly integrated into the …

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a strategy to reduce global shipping emissions by 2023

Leave a Comment / Carbon Footprint / By Nayab Islam

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has voted to accept the ‘2023 IMO Strategy on Reducing GHG Emissions from Ships’ at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80). This new policy includes more aggressive objectives for reducing harmful emissions from the shipping industry, to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by 2050. The …

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Man-made fibre fabrics may outnumber cotton demand globally

Man-made fiber fabrics may outnumber cotton demand globally

Leave a Comment / Manufacturing Industry / By Nayab Islam

According to new industry research done by Fibre2Fashion, synthetic textiles derived from man-made fibres such as polyester and plant-based cellulose are predicted to outnumber cotton fabrics in the next decades. Population increase, restricted cotton output, and rising cotton costs are all factors impacting this paradigm change, as are industrial uses and growing consumer awareness of …

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The Australian wool market is seeing robust growth despite decreasing supplies

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The volatility of the Australian wool auction markets was exposed this week, although to the favor of sellers, in a surprising turn of events. Significant price rises were recorded across the whole merino fleece and skirting industry, with some individual auction lots witnessing price increases of up to, and in some cases exceeding, 100 Australian …

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The European Commission has proposed laws to reduce textile waste

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The European Commission has suggested a new program to minimize textile waste and strengthen used textile markets within the European Union (EU). The concept entails holding manufacturers accountable for the whole lifespan of textile goods, encouraging waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. This program aims to foster growth in the distinct textile collecting, sorting, reuse, and …

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