Sustainability
Sustainability involves adopting environmentally friendly practices, minimizing waste, reducing carbon footprint, promoting ethical sourcing, and embracing circularity. By prioritizing sustainability, the textile industry strives to create a positive impact on the planet, preserve resources for future generations, and ensure a fair and responsible supply chain.
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Light-powered detoxification for textile wastewater
In the search for environmental sustainability, the textile sector faces a major challenge: wastewater treatment. Light-activated polymers have emerged as…
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Anthropocene’s tangled web: How fast fashion ensnares our planet
The Earth has entered a new geological epoch: the Anthropocene. Defined by humanity’s profound impact on planetary systems, the fashion…
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Lululemon faces ‘Greenwashing’ investigation in Canada
Canadian athletic apparel company Lululemon is under investigation by the Competition Bureau of Canada for allegedly misleading consumers with its…
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Young engineers awarded at Techtextil for sustainability & automation
Six up-and-coming engineers were celebrated for their groundbreaking work at the Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt. The Walter Reiners Foundation…
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Danish scientists develop a sustainable alternative to ‘Indigo Dye’
For centuries, indigo has been the dye of choice for creating denim’s iconic blue color. Indigo is the sole molecule…
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French parliament approves bill to slow down fast fashion
France’s lower house of parliament has taken a groundbreaking step towards curbing the environmental impact of the fashion industry by…
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Dell’Orco & Villani showcases recycling tech at Techtextil 2024
Dell’Orco & Villani (D&V), a renowned Italian manufacturer of textile recycling equipment, gears up to showcase their innovative solutions at…
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EU approves new ‘ecodesign’ rules to promote sustainable products
The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step towards a more sustainable future with the approval of new “ecodesign”…
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Archroma & Cotton Inc. renew collaboration to promote cotton circularity
Archroma, a leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, and Cotton Incorporated, the research and development arm of the cotton industry, have…
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Picanol unveils innovative TechTex at Techtextil Frankfurt
Picanol, the world leader in weaving machine manufacturing, is showcasing its dedication to innovation and sustainability in technical textiles at…
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