2021

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How fast fashion dumps into the Global South
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 12, 2021 03:31 PM

"The U.S. far outpaces other countries in sending used clothing to Africa and Asia – with adverse environmental consequences. The fast fashion industry has boomed tremendously in recent years – with W ...

Green Theme launches PFC-free stain repellent
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 12, 2021 03:31 PM

"US textile finishing specialist Green Theme Technologies (GTT) has added a PFC-free and water-free stain release treatment to its range of Empel-branded ‘sustainable’ solutions. The new stain release ...

Scientists 'turn textile sludge into bricks'
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 12, 2021 03:31 PM

"Scientists in Brazil are looking into the feasibility of converting waste sludge from textiles production into a raw material for the traditional ceramic industry. Researchers at the State University ...

SAC calls for a 'new kind of leadership'
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 12, 2021 03:31 PM

"Amina Razvi, executive director of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), called for a new kind of leadership to reduce the industry's impact, at the opening of the organisation's annual meeting. T ...

Only women employed in this factory
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 12, 2021 03:26 PM

"All of the employees in the knitwear production factory, which started production 6 months ago, are women… 170 women work in the factory that produces knitwear in Batman Organized Industrial Zone. Fa ...

Ethics in fashion is still unimportant for Europeans
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 12, 2021 03:26 PM

"A new study tells us that ethical criteria are much less important than price, quality or fit in the eyes of Europeans. Who would've believed it? While many reports place eco-responsibility and ethic ...