Bergans Tomorrow anorak made with Spinnova fibre. © Bergans

Spinnova joins UN Global Compact

Finnish innovator commits to sustainable principles and improvement in human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Finland’s Spinnova, the developer of new technology technology for making textile fibres from wood or leather, textiles and food waste...
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Marmara knitwear student wins Doku Fabric Design Competition

Fashion show of the Doku Fabric Design Competition, held for the first time in Gaziantep, at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. The inaugural Aynur Tattersall-Doku Fabric Design Competition, held recently in Gaziantep, Turkey, is said to...
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Lycra launches legwear trend forecast for AW 22/23

Each look features innovations offering the latest fit and performance benefits. The Lycra Company, a global leader in developing innovative fibre and technology solutions for the apparel industry, has launched its highly anticipated legwear trends...
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol published in ITC Standards Map

Memphis, TN, USA The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been recognised and published in the standard mapping process by the International Trade Centre, giving brands and retailers around the world greater choice when it comes...
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Avery Dennison showcase at WoTO

Avery Dennison’s technology brings to life the benefits of on demand manufacturing for a more efficient, transparent supply chain. Avery Dennison is extending its partnership with Byborre by exhibiting on demand manufacturing tools at the Window...
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IVL recognised in children’s rights benchmark report

Indorama Ventures recognized in Global Child Forum’s State of Children’s Rights and Business 2021 benchmark report. Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical and fibres company, has been recognised as an ‘Achiever’...
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3D knitted bag – made in Japan

Combining WHOLEGARMENT with KONBU processing realizes an original men's bag with brand new texture. master-piece is a brand of bags produced by MSPC Co. whose products are a fusion of design and high-functionality. Considering the...
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Redress Design Award 2022 seeks global entries

World’s largest sustainable fashion design competition offers HK$80,000 (US$10,000) in funding as VF’s Timberland unveils debut collection designed with Redress Design Award 2020 winner. It’s a banner month for leading Hong Kong-based environmental NGO Redress...
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Ambercycle raises $27 million

Process separates and purifies post-consumer textile waste at the molecular level to produce regenerated materials. Los Angeles-based materials science company Ambercycle has closed an oversubscribed $21.6 million financing round with backers including H&M, Bestseller and...
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Transparency and traceability in the cotton industry

The e3 Sustainable Cotton program provides a platform for farmers and supply chain partners to discuss transparency and traceability in the cotton industry. National fashion and textile editors recently took a break from their busy...