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 …
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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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, …
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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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 …
Austria’s Lensing & NFW to offer sustainable leather alternatives Read More »
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, …
The Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI), a global manufacturer-driven initiative aimed at establishing more equitable purchasing practices in the textile industry, has welcomed the release of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s (SAC) revised Brand Retail Module (BRM), an instrument used by more than 500 brands and retailers globally, which now includes several questions aimed explicitly …
STTI in the Netherlands welcomes the updated Brand Retail Module from SAC. Read More »
As they worry about losing a sizable portion of the market to the European Union’s Circulatory Doctrine, which according to research, lowers environmental impact 70 times more than new materials, cotton producers are increasingly implementing farming practices that minimize carbon footprint. The adoption of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) among cotton producers is continuing to climb …
(Muhammad Tayyib Tahir) Dilip Gianchandani, (vice chairman of the Indian Texpreneurs Federation) says: “Sustainability is no longer an option in the textile industry; it’s necessary.” Environmental pollution is the biggest problem of the modern era. World Resources Institute estimated that 5 trillion liters of water are used in dyeing. 20% of the water pollution in …
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(Eng. Muhammad Imran, Pakistan) Imagine a textile that not only just cover the human skin but carrier its natural own healthy properties. What if the constituents of the textile did not involve any farming or animal use but come from a resource which is abundant and currently a challenge for the globe in the …