2021

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LifeLabs launches 'energy-saving' garments
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:57 PM

"A US sustainable textile start-up aiming to mitigate climate change by making garments capable of raising or lowering the wearer's body temperature has launched its first products. LifeLabs Design, w ...

SCAP 2020 final report
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:57 PM

"As we bring the curtain down on the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP), it is a timely moment to honour the success of the last eight years and reflect on how SCAP, from the start, has set the s ...

WRAP reflects on 2020 clothing action plan
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:57 PM

"Environmental organisation WRAP has published a final report on the performance of its Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP), which ended last year. The findings have highlighted that whilst signat ...

Good American becomes B Corp certified
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:57 PM

"Denim brand Good American has announced it has achieved B Corporation certification, presenting confirmation of its commitment to social and environmental initiatives throughout its organisation. Fou ...

PFAS roadmap welcomed, 'bolder action needed'
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:57 PM

"Environmental and health experts at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) non-profit have welcomed a new US roadmap to tackle pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) but call ...

Climate action training for the fashion industry
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:57 PM

"We are pleased to announce the launch of the online CLIMATE ACTION TRAINING FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY, specifically designed for the diffusion of climate action knowledge for textile, garment and foot ...

"In my private life I hardly ever consume any fashion"
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:58 PM

[Ed's note: the interviewee is the daughter of TextilWirtschaft editor Christel Wickerath.] "“As a child, TextilWirtschaft was for me the phone in my mother's office and the countless conversations sh ...

Frank And Oak recommits to 2022 sustainability goals
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 20, 2021 07:58 PM

"Canadian clothing brand Frank And Oak has announced its latest sustainability goals for 2022. To meet the brand’s 2022 objectives, it is recommitting to selecting better materials, better factories a ...