Nayab Islam

Germany’s TURNS and Tailorlux pioneered regenerated cotton traceability

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A major force in Germany’s circular textile market, TURNS GmbH, has teamed up with Tailorlux GmbH to create a ground-breaking partnership that will advance traceability and transparency for items made from recycled cotton. By utilizing physical traceability methods and European post-consumer textile waste to produce fully circular products, this partnership demonstrates their dedication to sustainability. …

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Dubai Fashion Week will showcase more than thirty global companies

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Spring/Summer (SS) 2025 season’s Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) will take place from September 1–7, 2024 in Dubai Design District (d3), with a broader citywide events calendar. DFW will present ahead of New York Fashion Week and set the tone for the global fashion calendar. Dubai Fashion Week, co-founded by the Arab Fashion Council, Dubai Design …

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Northumbria and National Textile University with Partners Launch Banana Waste-to-Energy and Textile Project

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Northumbria University academics are now working with partners in Pakistan and the UK to develop a novel solution that will utilize this waste product and benefit the community at large. The project partners are working together to develop a novel two-part system. The first portion will employ new technology to turn banana trash into textile …

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Global Market for Textile Pigment Chemicals to Expand

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According to research conducted by HTF Market Intelligence, the global textile pigment chemicals market is expected to increase between 2024 and 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.41%. Textile Pigment Chemicals is expected to have a market size of US $14.08 billion at a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.419 …

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Virgio demonstrates their commitment to sustainable fashion techniques by earning PETA Certification

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Virgio, a green fashion business renowned for its eco-friendly methods, has declared that it has obtained the “PETA Approved Vegan” certification. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with over 6.5 million members and supporters worldwide. Animal testing practices and the use of products originating …

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US cotton organization requests that the 11% import tax on short-staple cotton be eliminated

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The US agricultural trade group Cotton Council International has pushed for the removal of the 11% import duty on shorter staple cotton, defined as less than 32 mm. The import duty became effective in 2021. India imports a large amount of its cotton from the United States. CCI, a nonprofit organization devoted to agricultural trade, …

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Ministry of Textiles reports that cotton consumption is at its second highest level in a decade

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According to a news release from the Ministry of Textiles, the textile industry is using some of the most cotton it has used in a decade during the current marketing season, which runs from October 2023 to September 2024. The Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC), led by Textile Commissioner Roop Rashi, met and …

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ADB and Ananta Knitwear ink a US$40 million agreement for an environmentally friendly factory

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A financing agreement worth US$40 million has been signed by Ananta Knitwear Limited (AKL) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assist in the construction of a new knit fabric facility in Narshingdi, Bangladesh. As one of the nation’s leading exporters of ready-made clothing, AKL belongs to the Ananta Group. For the US $20 million …

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EPR regulations are essential for tackling textile waste

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The implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws is crucial in mitigating textile waste, as it imposes liability on manufacturers for the complete product lifespan, encompassing end-of-life handling. A recent investigation by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the circular economy, found that waste related to fashion and textiles is a major …

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Covestro of Germany and Adnoc begin formal negotiations

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The Board of Management of Covestro AG (“Covestro”), after consulting with the Supervisory Board, has decided to enter into formal negotiations with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“Adnoc”) regarding a potential transaction and the potential conclusion of an investment agreement. Additionally, the Board has decided to allow for an adequate exchange of company information to …

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