All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 43
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News briefsFor better work: JAAF carries out training program for Sri Lanka industry stakeholders
A few months ago, Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) pledged to support the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Better Work initiative for the country’s garment workers. Now the organization has carried out the first series of training workshops that are part of an ongoing program for the ministry of ...
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News briefsTrove expands leadership team with appointment of CTO and CFO
Trove, the U.S.-based service provider whose technology powers the resale services of several sporting goods companies, including Canada Goose, Lululemon, Patagonia, REI, Arc’teryx, Allbirds and others, announced that Natalya Davick has been named chief financial officer and Julia Cai has been named chief technology officer. Cai will lead a team ...
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News briefsHow to start business climate action: STICA offers new webinar series
The Swedish Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA) and its partners will host four webinars starting March 7, 2023, to help apparel and outdoor companies speed up on what is required to accelerate their climate protection duties. The online seminar series is primarily aimed at medium and smaller size apparel ...
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News briefsUnifi releases 2022 sustainability report, commits to new goals
U.S.-based company Unifi, which specializes in synthetic and recycled yarns (registered trademarks include the Repreve fiber), has published its sustainability report for fiscal 2022. The report provides an expanded view of Unifi’s sustainability strategy and the company’s approach to creating long-term value for its stakeholders. Concurrent with the release of ...
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News briefsPFAS restrictions in Europe: Online information by ECHA and Sympatex ahead
Shortly after the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has presented its proposal for restricting PFAS in Europe (as reported earlier in OIC here), textile technologies provider Sympatex is working on a series of educational webinars on the topic that aim to clarify the process and consequences for stakeholders in the sporting ...
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News briefsHohenstein announces new standard to assess the environmental impact of textiles during washing
Hohenstein, the Germany-based provider of textile testing, has worked with project partners Trigema, Freudenberg, DBL ITEX and Paradies to create the DIN SPEC 4872, a new standardized test method for detecting and classifying the fiber release, biodegradability and ecotoxicity of textiles during textile laundering. The test method based on the ...
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News briefsEuratex announces new project to support SMEs in textile recycling
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) is leading a three-year project called RegioGreenTex, aiming at mapping and reducing the difficulties that currently exist in the implementation of a circular economy model within the EU textile ecosystem. The partners of the project met in Brussels on Feb. 21 to kick-start ...
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ArticleREI updates product standards for its vendors, addresses climate change, bans PFAS and more
U.S. outdoor retailer REI Co-op has released its latest Product Impact Standards report to promote more sustainable and inclusive business practices. The report is the third since 2018, and the latest guidelines were developed in consultation with partner brands, building on three key areas: Addressing climate change, promoting inclusion in ...
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ArticleSympatex appoints Scholze to management board
Kim Scholze has been appointed to Sympatex’s executive board, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023. As chief sales and marketing officer (CSMO), she will be responsible for Sympatex’s global sales and marketing strategy. The division of the management board in this form is a novelty at Sympatex. Scholze joined the company ...
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News briefsLenzing and NFW team up for new Mirum leather alternatives
U.S. company Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) and Lenzing have partnered for a new option in the NFW plastic-free Mirum materials (leather alternatives that are made from natural rubber, plant and mineral pigments). The new Mirum x Tencel features a new backer option that is made from Lenzing’s Tencel fibers – ...
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News briefsDecathlon supports research on climate change adaptation
Decathlon has become an equipment partner in the new Deep Climate study, a research project by researcher Christian Clot and the Human Adaption Institute that looks at how humans adapt to situations of change and crisis. Together, they are conducting an expedition to three extreme climates (arid/hot, cold and tropical) ...
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News briefsPatagonia, Salomon and others joined by new member in fiber-to-fiber consortium
A fiber-to-fiber consortium founded in 2022 by Patagonia, Salomon, On, Puma, and the green biotech company Carbios, has welcomed a new collaborative partner: Fashion company PVH Corp (which includes brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger). According to the consortium agreement, during the two-year collaboration, member brands will test and enhance ...
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News briefsTMC becomes contributor to the Roadmap to Zero program
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has now become a part of the ZDHC Foundation’s Roadmap to Zero program. The technical committee of TMC includes representatives from various sectors of the global textile industry, chaired by Phil Patterson, who also serves as chair of the ZDHC MRSL advisory council. The two organizations ...
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News briefsBrain Biotech and AMSilk to develop high-performance bio-based protein fibers
Biomaterial specialist AMSilk, based in Munich, and industry solutions provider Brain Biotech have entered a partnership to accelerate the development of high-performance fibers for the performance materials market. AMSilk produces biotechnological materials based on renewable carbon structural proteins that are fully recyclable, biodegradable and contain no microplastics. The company’s Biosteel ...
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News briefsFiloFlow and C.L.A.S.S to curate a new sustainability service
At the 59th edition of the Filo international exhibition of yarns and fibers for woven and knitted fabrics for apparel, furnishings and technical textiles, FiloFlow and C.L.A.S.S will together curate a “Sustainability from A-Z” desk, designed to orientate companies in matters of sustainability in textiles. Topics covered include certifications for ...
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ArticleGrassroots organizations invited to apply for #itsgreatoutthere grants of up to €5K
The It’s Great Out There Coalition (IGOT), a not-for-profit collaboration on a European level launched by the EOG and other founding members in 2017, has annnounced the latest round of #itsgreatoutthere grants to support European initiatives that get people active in the outdoors. Through Feb. 28, nonprofit organizations can apply ...
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News briefsSalomon publishes first impact report
Following its sister company Atomic’s impact statement, Salomon has also published its first-ever annual sustainability report. After a full carbon inventory, the French brand’s science-based targets have been officially approved for 2022 (aiming for a 50 percent absolute reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions and a 30 percent ...
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News briefsBetter Cotton Conference 2023 registration opens
Tickets for the coming Better Cotton Conference 2023, held in Amsterdam on June 21 and 22, can now be purchased for early-bird ticket prices (discounted only before March 15). The conference will be opened with a welcome reception on the evening of June 20 and hosted in a hybrid format ...
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News briefsSalomon launches first shoe featuring SCF-made Elastollan
Source: BASF Elastollan® in midsole powered by SCF foaming technology Salomon is releasing the Index.02 running shoe with a midsole featuring Elastollan made with Supercritical Fluid (SCF) direct injection foaming technology. Elastollan is the brand name for BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The Salomon Index.02 marks the ...
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News briefsNnormal launches No Trace recycling program
Nnormal, the outdoor brand specializing in trail running and hiking products, is launching the No Trace Program, an initiative to invite consumers to recycle shoes, clothing and sports accessories that they no longer use. The recycling initiative is being launched through a documentary. Consumers will be able to recycle worn-out ...
