Climate change risks exposing half of all global cotton growing regions
Half of all cotton growing regions face severe climate risks by 2040 if carbon emissions continue to soar.
Fibres & fabrics
Boohoo to grow own cotton in Pakistan?
The UK-based online fast fashion retailer is reportedly growing its own sustainable cotton in Pakistan,...
Vietnam records boost in garment, textile exports
Vietnam saw earnings from the export of textile and garments grow 15% in the first...
Prada, Zegna acquire cashmere maker to safeguard supply
Italian cashmere yarn producer Filati Biagioli Modesto has been acquired by luxury fashion houses Prada...
Gildan joins the US Cotton Trust Protocol
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has welcomed Gildan Activewear and its portfolio of company-owned brands,...
New facility to transform access to bio-based textile treatments
A new facility in South Carolina is expected to transform the textile industry’s access to sustainable bio-based textile treatments.
Advancements in technology boosting next-gen materials industry
The acceleration of the next-generation materials industry has been fuelled by advancements in science and technology, changes in consumer preferences, and regulatory trends.
Viscose pilot success to spur new blockchain projects
A pilot project has validated blockchain technology from TextileGenesis in tracing the origins of viscose used in garments.
Sri Lanka textile and garment exports climb nearly 30%
Sri Lanka saw its earnings from the export of textiles and garments increase nearly 30% in the first four months of the year, new figures show.
DuPont collaborates to expand future of sustainable textiles
Chemical giant DuPont has launched a fabric collection made with DuPont Biomaterials Sorona, a sustainable, partially bio-based polymer, and JayaShree Textiles, a division of Aditya Birla Group.
Lenzing expands fibre identification technology to Tencel
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer The Lenzing Group has extended its fibre identification technology to its Tencel branded lyocell and modal fibres.
