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The global textile sector is progressively integrating technology for sustainability

The global textile sector is progressively integrating technology for sustainability

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According to Andrew Peterson, president of FUZE Biotech, textile industries worldwide are progressively embracing technology to improve sustainability. The concept for using technology is usually consistent—cut expenses, enhance efficiency, and focus on a long-term, customer- and corporate-driven project. Automation and better equipment, according to Peterson, are critical to decreasing pollution and water waste while enhancing …

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The Dutch company Aware emphasizes fashion sustainability education

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From 2000 to 2015, as textile production increased, garment longevity declined dramatically. In an interview with Fibre2Fashion, Feico van der Veen, co-founder of Dutch start-up Aware, underlined the critical need for consumer education in a sustainable fashion. He referenced a recent poll conducted by Bain & Company that revealed customers’ willingness to embrace sustainability and …

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Synthetic fiber business in the United States is adapting to increased demand for sustainability

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As brands and yarn makers prefer sustainable solutions, the synthetic fiber sector is altering its practices to suit this need. In an interview with Fibre2Fashion, Mauro Dallavalle, senior marketing manager, fibers Global at Avient, explored these trends and Avient’s involvement in the shift. “There is a general need among brand owners and yarn producers for …

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Inspectorio Rise grows to support supply chain sustainability and compliance

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Inspectorio, the inventor of an AI-powered supplier performance monitoring platform, has updated Inspectorio Rise, an all-in-one supply chain sustainability and compliance solution, to include more features. Inspectorio Rise provides a centralized platform for brands, retailers, and suppliers to make manufacturing more efficient, transparent, and beneficial to people and the environment. As the world witnesses an …

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Researchers in United Kingdom are creating sustainable smart fabrics using LEDs and sensors

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An multinational team of academics led by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom has created next-generation smart textiles that include LEDs, sensors, energy harvesting, and storage. Textiles may be made cheaply, in any form or size, using the same machinery that manufactures daily apparel. According to the University of Cambridge, the team discovered …

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US university researchers recycle used clothing into sustainable fabrics

US university researchers recycle used clothing into sustainable fabrics

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New techniques for recycling used clothing and producing sustainable fabrics have been discovered by researchers at Cornell University in the US. The process includes chemically dissolving used clothing and repurposing polyester components to create coatings that may be put into apparel and textiles to make them fireproof, antibacterial, or wrinkle-free. The fabrics are divided into …

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Techtextil and Texprocess from April 23-26, 2024- its strategy is to focus on sustainable solutions

Techtextil and Texprocess from April 23-26, 2024- its strategy is to focus on sustainable solutions

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The preparations for Techtextil and Texprocess, which will take place from April 23–26, 2024, are going well. Around 40 different nations have already registered exhibitors to participate. Exhibitors that have chosen not to take part in 2022 are also included. Future-focused solutions for the textile sector will be presented at the next trade show editions, …

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Global Fashion Group reports success with its 2030 sustainability plan

Global Fashion Group reports success with its 2030 sustainability plan

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The 2022 People & Planet Positive (PPP) report from Global Fashion Group (GFG), the top online fashion and leisure destination in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, showcases the group’s accomplishments in implementing its sustainability plan. Three strategic pillars—climate action, circularity & conscious consumption, and fair & ethical sourcing—help GFG operationalize its 2030 …

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Austria's Lensing & NFW to offer sustainable leather alternatives

Austria’s Lensing & NFW to offer sustainable leather alternatives

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The Natural Fiber Welding Corp (NFW) and Austrian company Lenzing have partnered to provide Tencel-branded fibres as another supporter choice for NFW’s unique plant-based technology, Mirum. The international leather expo, Linea Pelle, which runs from February 21–23 in Milan, Italy, will feature the Mirum x Tencel partnership for the first time. Mirum is a material …

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Life cycle Assessment of Textiles (Pakistan Perspective, Challenges, Insights, and future technologies)

Life cycle Assessment of Textiles (Pakistan Perspective, Challenges, Insights, and future technologies)

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Mishal Ishtiaq Life cycle assessment (LCA) of textiles involves evaluating the environmental impact of textile products throughout their entire lifecycle, from the extraction of raw materials, through production, use, and disposal. The primary goal of LCA is to identify areas where the textile industry can improve sustainability by reducing its carbon footprint, minimizing resource use, …

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