From production line to landfill

Companies throughout the supply chain are under growing pressure to execute a lean, mean and green business model. Joe Ayling reports from the first ever RITE Group Conference on sustainable textiles and clothing in the UK, where delegates shared their best practices and ironed out their worst.

Apparel agendas dominated by environmental matters

23 October 2007

EXCLUSIVE: European fashion retailers H&M, Mango plan ‘eco’ drive

8 October 2007

Hennes & Mauritz and Mango are stepping up efforts to become more ‘eco friendly’ amid similar moves by major rival Inditex and more ambitious initiatives by UK retailers such as Marks & Spencer and Tesco.

US: New process cleans up fabric bleaching

3 October 2007

A new continuous fabric bleaching process that is not only more environmentally friendly but also faster than conventional methods, has been developed by US textile firm Innova International Inc.

Japanese firms develop fibres for well-being and hygiene

28 September 2007

Japanese manufacturers are focusing increasingly on developing fibres and textiles for personal well-being, hygiene and comfort, according to a report by Textiles Intelligence.

UK: Interest in greener leather leads to new auditing protocol

13 August 2007

A group of premium brands, retailers and leather manufacturers, working with BLC Leather Technology Limited, has developed an auditing protocol to assess the environmental impact of leather production and processing.

THAILAND: Textile makers qualify for EU eco-label

24 July 2007

Four Thai textile manufacturers have become what are thought to be the first in Asia to qualify to use the European Union’s (EU) ‘Flower Logo’ environmental certification on their products.