Nayab Islam

UNECE starts a program to improve the traceability of the global apparel industry

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The goal of the Community of Practice, which was formally introduced by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), is to increase traceability and transparency in the apparel and footwear sectors. This statement follows a three-year challenge from UN Member States and the European Union to show that these practices are feasible in the …

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European customers want more openness in the sourcing of fashion items

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An extensive poll titled ‘Fashion from Sustainable Forests’ has revealed a strong demand from consumers in major European countries, such as the UK, France, Italy, and Spain, for increased accountability and transparency when it comes to fashion sourcing. The YouGov-conducted survey, which was commissioned by the forest certification organization PEFC International, highlights customers’ dedication to …

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Germany’s DITF & FILK use bio-based PBS to create synthetic leather

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It is now feasible to create synthetic leather in which the coating polymer and the fiber material are the same thanks to an AiF initiative conducted in close collaboration with the Freiberg Institute (FILK) and the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF). The industrial recycling idea requires the varietal purity. A polymer …

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Italy carries out the EPPO freezing order in the fake VAT smuggling of textiles

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A local court last week implemented a freezing order worth more than €6.8 million ($7.34 million) against four people and a company suspected of value-added tax (VAT) fraud connected to the unauthorized import of fabric from China at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bologna, Italy. In addition to confiscating over …

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$80 million loan signed by ADB and LPBank to support women-owned SMEs in Vietnam

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A loan package worth up to $80 million has been signed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Lien Viet Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank) to increase financing options for a project involving women-owned small and medium-sized companies (WSMEs) in Vietnam. The financing consists of a $30 million loan from ADB’s regular capital resources …

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Industries require a steady supply of gas and electricity

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To protect and expand domestic industry, local company owners and industrialists have urged the government to ensure that businesses have a consistent supply of gas and electricity. The request was made during the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Standing Committee meeting on Monday about the development and preservation of regional industries. …

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Experts advise choosing recycled clothing to increase exports

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Speakers at an event suggested that Bangladesh should soon begin producing recycled clothing that complies with international environmental safety standards in order to increase its exports to the European Union (EU). They contend that modifications to trade patterns typically bring about important adjustments to a country’s political systems, economic structure, and degree of technological advancement, …

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Addressing the Health and Environmental Risks Associated with the Textile Industry: Dyeing for Change

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Despite its reputation for adding vivid colors to textiles, the textile dyeing industry poses serious risks to human health and the environment. This article explores the many problems the dyeing industry raises and looks at how it affects the environment and public health. It reveals the way forward for this vital business in the direction …

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EU textile regulations will function more effectively if trade partners take action.

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Panelists at a meeting last month in Brussels stated that EU restrictions on waste exports and textiles will be more successful if they are accompanied by initiatives to increase the capacity of producers in important EU textile trading partners, such as India. This is particularly true for small-scale producers, who adhere to the majority of …

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To improve color development in fabrics, Archroma presents COLOR MANAGEMENT+

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With the launch of COLOR MANAGEMENT+, Archroma has improved color design and development software that helps mills and textile and fashion businesses collaborate for greater environmental and economic sustainability. Archroma COLOR MANAGEMENT+ includes the widest range of pre-made color atlases available in the industry, top-notch design tools, and specialized services to facilitate rapid color creation …

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