2021

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Ergene River turns black
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

Originating in the Istrancalar (Yıldız) Mountains of Thrace, the Ergene River turns black with factory waste in just 10 kilometers as it passes through the Velimeşe Organized Industrial Zone. A video ...

Pandemic puts at stake survival of craft of handloom
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

“Fifty-year-old T Kumar and his wife K Saroja have been weaving handloom saris for the past 25 years. Though the income is limited, they stuck to the ancestral trade, making do with what they earned b ...

Modular fashion - the next big thing?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

“Some might use the term ‘multi-functional’, others prefer ‘convertible’ or ‘adaptable’. The semantics may vary but, conceptually speaking, modular fashion translates into a garment, shoe or accessory ...

Where to find PFAS-free outdoor clothing and gear
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

“How to Find PFAS-Free Outdoor Gear Now, this can get pretty confusing, so let me translate some of the industry jargon for you. Many brands still use the term PFC to indicate the broad class of forev ...

Ventile develops two new sustainable Eco fabrics
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

“Textile manufacturer Ventile, the brand known for its performance textiles worn by explorers such as Ranulph Fiennes and Sir Edmund Hillary, is launching two new fabrics this summer as part of its gr ...

Durability is back in fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

“Working from home changed outfits across the globe, and more than 50 percent of consumers intend to make long term changes to their fashion consumption, aiming to buy less and make their clothing las ...

Luxury’s latest battleground: material science
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

“Armed with extensive patent portfolios, Bolt Threads, Modern Meadow, MycoWorks, Natural Fiber Welding and others are targeting luxury brands with alternative materials. After issuing sustainability c ...

Garment worker dies of burns in Gazipur factory
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 14, 2021 07:36 PM

Shakib Mia, 20, a worker at Nice Cotton in Gazipur, died at around 2:00am on Tuesday after being treated for burns at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital for four days. Shakib – a boiler operator (help ...