Bacteria is the new black: Scientists create microbes that make self-dyeing textiles

Bacteria is the new black: Scientists create microbes that make self-dyeing textiles

April 11, 2024

Researchers created a wallet and part of shoe by genetically engineering kombucha bacteria to produce melanin By Madeline Reinsel 9th April 2024 5:45 PM ET For sustainability-minded fashionistas, materials made by fast-growing, eco-friendly bacteria offer an appealing alternative to...Read More

Landmark Group appoints Ritesh Mishra as deputy CEO of Lifestyle India

Landmark Group appoints Ritesh Mishra as deputy CEO of Lifestyle India

April 10, 2024

By Maverick Martins 8th April, 2024 Dubai-based Landmark Group has strengthened its leadership team in India with the appointment of Ritesh Mishra as the new deputy chief executive officer (CEO) for its Lifestyle department stores. Landmark Group appoints Ritesh Mishra as deputy CEO of...Read More

Levi Strauss tightens budget, stops footwear line, closes factory in Plock, Poland

Levi Strauss tightens budget, stops footwear line, closes factory in Plock, Poland

April 10, 2024

By Olivier Guyot 8th April, 2024 Translated by: Nicola Mira Reading Time: 5 minutes Levi Strauss, owner of Levi's, Dockers and Beyond Yoga, has reported a 7.8% revenue drop for Q1 2024, down to $1.56 billion (€1.44 billion), with losses of nearly $10 million. On Thursday however, a...Read More

India targets US$ 600 bn in textile exports

India targets US$ 600 bn in textile exports

April 10, 2024

This ambitious plan is fuelled by the rapid growth of fast fashion and the booming e-commerce sector 8th April, 2024 The Ministry of Textiles is charting its course for Vision 2047, built on five strategic pillars Initial projections suggest apparel and made-ups exports could reach over...Read More

Swedish Wool Initiative creates worsted yarn from discarded fibre

Swedish Wool Initiative creates worsted yarn from discarded fibre

April 08, 2024

By Asif Iqbal  Last Updated: 30th March, 2024 | 4 minutes read For years, the Swedish wool industry faced a conundrum. More than 50% of the wool produced in the country was considered waste, primarily due to the presence of vegetable matter like straw. This wool, while abundant, was...Read More

Second-hand clothing market to reach US $350bn by 2028

Second-hand clothing market to reach US $350bn by 2028

April 08, 2024

By Nurnahar Akter Tania 4th April, 2024 1:50 PM The global market for used clothing is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% and reach $350 billion by 2028, according to the annual "Resale Report" released by online resale platform ThredUp. According...Read More

The Latest Breakthroughs in Smart Textile Applications

The Latest Breakthroughs in Smart Textile Applications

April 06, 2024

By Groundsailer Media BV 3rd April 2024 E-Textile & Smart Textile In 2023, a wave of innovations swept through the smart textile industry, marked by groundbreaking advancements from global research institutions. These developments herald a new era in the integration of technology and...Read More

Anita Dongre collaborates with Bemberg textiles for new collection

Anita Dongre collaborates with Bemberg textiles for new collection

April 06, 2024

By Isabelle Crossley 4th April, 2024 Designer Anita Dongre has collaborated with Asahi Kasei Corporation’s cupro fibre brand Bemberg. The Indian and Japanese businesses have come together to launch a sustainable capsule womenswear collection named ‘Azure’. “At...Read More

OEKO-TEX® cer­ti­fi­cates and pro­duct la­bels: Sha­ping a sus­tain­able fu­ture

OEKO-TEX® cer­ti­fi­cates and pro­duct la­bels: Sha­ping a sus­tain­able fu­ture

April 05, 2024

Hohenstein is a founding member of the OEKO-TEX® Association and the largest provider of certifications, labels and tools that enable companies to act sustainably by protecting people and our planet. Lead the way. Act sustainably. Since 1992, OEKO-TEX® has been...Read More

ARCHROMA LAUNCHES ONE WAY+ AS PART OF PLANET CONSCIOUS+, THE SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM

ARCHROMA LAUNCHES ONE WAY+ AS PART OF PLANET CONSCIOUS+, THE SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM

April 04, 2024

Planet conscious approach to environmental and economic sustainability for mills and brands By Marilyn Chua and Kim Lommaert 4th April 2024 GTS NewsDesk Pratteln, Switzerland, 4 April 2024 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today...Read More

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