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PETA doubles down on RDS certifications, files watchdog complaint

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has doubled down on its efforts to address the evidence of animal cruelty it is said to have found among suppliers of the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Responsible Animal Fiber (RAF). The organisation submitted a formal complaint to the US’ federal Competition Bureau alleging that the...

Fashion

Textile Exchange launches Growing Hemp for the Future report

In a new report titled "Growing Hemp for the Future: A Global Fiber Guide," Textile Exchange sheds light on the unique potential to establish beneficial production systems for fiber hemp. As the global textile industry increasingly embraces hemp following its recent legalization in many countries, the report aims to identify the advantages and...

Fashion |Report

Fashion's greenhouse gas emissions back to pre-pandemic levels

Fashion companies are increasingly reporting one or more “circular business-related activities” and growth in recycled materials, but consumption is back to pre-pandemic levels, as are greenhouse gas emissions. In an annual report published by the Textile Exchange, the Material Change Insights 2022 report says transformational change is needed...

Business

Brands attempt to cover tracks following PETA investigation into down suppliers

Following an investigation into Vietnam-based down suppliers, a number of retailers have reportedly attempted to cover their tracks and remove any links to producers of the material. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) unveiled its findings from its investigation into Vietnamese farms and slaughterhouses last month, revealing...

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Google partners with Stella McCartney on responsible sourcing platform

Google has launched its Global Fibre Impact Explorer (GFIE), created as a tool to provide companies with data needed to make responsible sourcing decisions. The programme was developed in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and a number of fashion retailers and organisations, to facilitate its relevancy to the industry. The...

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Textile Exchange reveals winners of Ryan Young Climate+ Awards

Nonprofit Textile Exchange has announced the winners of its inaugural Ryan Young Climate+ Awards, honouring five sustainable textile industry leaders, recognised for their work in organic, recycled and regenerative solutions. Each recipient has been acknowledged for their role in driving progress towards Textile Exchange’s Climate+ Strategy goal...

Business

Textile Exchange, a Driving Force for Climate Action

With less than a decade to meet the 1.5°C climate target, Textile Exchange looks to the accelerated adoption of preferred fibers and materials to achieve its 2030 Strategy: Climate+. How many times in a single day does each person on the planet come into contact with one form of textile or another? Textiles and apparel are key ingredients in all...

Business

Textile Exchange releases new Responsible Mohair Standard

The Textile Exchange has announced the release of a new Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), which is based on and closely aligned with the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), announced in 2016 and recently underwent its first revision. Both standards are structured around the Textile Exchange Animal Welfare Framework, which sets out the principles...

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Why synthetics must be part of the sustainability movement

Céleste Lilore, Director of Industry Engagement for Textile Exchange, a non-profit organization focused on accelerating sustainability in the Textile Value Chain, made the case for synthetics at the recent Texworld event. To companies looking to make improvements in this volatile and quickly evolving environment, Lilore recommends what she calls...

Fashion Featured

How sustainable is recycled polyester?

Nearly half of the world’s clothing is made of polyester and Greenpeace forecasts this amount to nearly double by 2030. Why? The athleisure trend if one of the main reasons behind it: an increasing number of consumers are look for stretchier, more resistant garments. The problem is, polyester is not a sustainable textile option, as it is made...

Business

H&M is the biggest user of sustainable cotton

The H&M Group has taken first place as the world’s largest user of sustainable cotton and man-made cellulosic materials, according to the 2018 Textile Exchange’s Preferred Fiber Materials Market Report. According to a statement published on H&M’s website, 59 percent of all cotton used by the Swedish fast fashion giant last year was organic,...

Apparel

H&M, The North Face and Eddie Bauer to source ethical down

Textile Exchange, the global non-profit organization for sustainability in the apparel and textile industry, is working together with a number of leading fashion labels to highlight the use of sustainable and ethically sourced down. The organization has established a certification for ethical down, known as the Responsible Down Standard (RDS),...