2023

by Kyna Intel created 2023-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Tackling Microfibres at Source
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 03, 2023 12:48 PM

"Five key takeaways 1. The importance of installing a robust wastewater treatment system. Wastewater treatment systems can reduce or eliminate microfibres from polluting the environment, and can also ...

Textile industry's microfibre impact assessed
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 03, 2023 12:48 PM

"A major new study on the microfibre impacts of the textile industry has concluded that changes in wet processing, such as dyeing, offer the most potential for tackling pollution." ...

3 Compelling reasons to create products with refugees
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 06, 2023 12:32 PM

"Find out how your business can benefit from working with refugees through MADE51 . Discover statistics on the business case and how purpose is increasing success and delivering value for customers, s ...

Climate crimes in the textile industry
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 06, 2023 12:32 PM

"Climate crime refers to actions that lead to environmental degradation and have a substantial influence on the planet’s climate system. This can include illegal logging, oil spills, illegal dumping o ...

Sustainability in the textile industry
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 06, 2023 12:32 PM

"One route that we are taking at Madeira is turning post-consumer polyester into sustainable embroidery threads and backings. Another is through renewable sources. These threads are certified with STA ...

Levi's sourcing organic cotton from farmers
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 06, 2023 12:32 PM

"Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co is now sourcing organic cotton directly from farmers in Pakistan as part of its membership of the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) initiative." ...

A Chinese new year controversy: is Gucci fur-real?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 06, 2023 12:32 PM

"Despite Kering going fur-free in 2021 and Gucci itself being a certified member of the Fur Free Alliance, the Italian luxury house’s Lunar New Year capsule included products made of rabbit felt." ...