2021

by AGHub Admin created 2021-06-02T09:23:58+07:00
Podcast: Hohenstein brings order to textile chemistry
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 06, 2021 10:28 AM

“In the latest Ecotextile Talks podcast, we hear from John Frazier, senior technical director at textile testing, certifications and product labels authority Hohenstein, about the organisation’s Eco P ...

Scientists seek sustainable cotton in space
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 15, 2021 12:08 PM

“Scientists are attempting to grow cotton in space for the first time in an experiment which scientists hope could lead to the development of more robust varieties that require less water and pesticid ...

Higg updates product module for apparel and footwear
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 06, 2021 10:27 AM

“The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), along with its technology partner Higg, have released a new version of the Higg Product Module (PM) to evaluate the environmental impact of apparel, footwear ...

81 new cases in Kampot factory outbreak
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 15, 2021 12:08 PM

“Kampot Provincial Administration has announced the discovery of 81 people infected with COVID – all of whom are workers at the Pou Chen shoe factory in Kampong Trach District, Kampot Province.” Ed’s ...

Inside Higg’s revolutionary new Product Module
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 06, 2021 10:27 AM

“If the circular economy is to scale beyond a relative handful of companies engaging in a relative handful of initiatives, it’ll need some pretty powerful tools to enable them to assess the impacts of ...

Fashion moves to the centre of activist crosshairs
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 15, 2021 12:08 PM

“Fast fashion is moving into activist crosshairs. The $2.5 trillion industry’s environmental, social and governance credentials have been further battered by the pandemic. Retailers like Adidas and AS ...

Employer exerts additional pressure on union members
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 15, 2021 08:05 PM

In an ongoing dispute between the management of Atılım Tekstil and union members, TEKSİF Union Bursa Branch has alleged the company has escalated its tactics to harass trade unionists still employed i ...

Integrated technologies for sports shoes
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 15, 2021 08:45 PM

“Karl Mayer Stoll and Desma Schuhmaschinen, headquartered in Achim, Germany, are involved in a joint project to make processes faster and save on labour in the shoe industry, which like the fashion se ...

Why linen is the ultimate sustainable textile
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 15, 2021 08:43 PM

"As summer rolls around, people start to incorporate more linen pieces into their outfits. This feels like a great opportunity to talk about how awesome linen is and why you should be opting for it mo ...