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Uniform waste in the professional clothing industry
According to WRAP, it is estimated £140 million worth of clothing goes into landfill each year, which makes up 90% of professional clothing, whilst less
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YKK announces new collection of recycled zippers made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon in Europe
YKK announces a new collection of NATULON® recycled zippers made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon as the company recognises that trims are one of the biggest
Lectra: Sustainability and profitability to create value for all stakeholders
The growing consumer demand for more sustainably made products is requiring the fashion industry to reduce their impact on the environment and use of natural
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Net Zero: foregrounding sustainable uniforms
Net Zero refers to the state of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions by reducing emissions and absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The UN has stated
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Successful recycling pilot positions Tunisia as sustainable denim hub
The business case for recycling second-quality jeans has gotten stronger thanks to a successful recycling program pilot in Tunisia. In December 2020, Swedish denim brand Nudie Jeans teamed with
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Meryl Medical leads mission to effect environmental change
Meryl Medical is committed to leading a radical environmental change in the materials of the textile industry, starting from a molecular quality structure to provide
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Archroma launches EARTH SOFT system based on Siligen® EH1, a new vegan textile softener with one-third plant-based active content
Archroma, a global leader in speciality chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced the launch of EARTH SOFT, a new softening system for textile and fashion applications, based
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WRAP and Behaviour Change unite to fight the climate emergency
With concern over the climate emergency intensifying in the wake of COP26 but too little focus on the impact of individual consumption, sustainability NGO WRAP
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Worn Again Technologies builds on ambition to develop textile recycling plants
Worn Again Technologies (WAT) and its strategic partners gathered in Copenhagen to discuss the next steps towards building modern polymer recycling facilities for textiles. Drawing
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Natural Fiber Welding uses innovative process to replace plastic in clothing
Most performance fabrics used in athletic clothing, like Spandex, are made from synthetic fibres, which are problematic for humans and the environment. Luke Haverhals’ company, Natural Fiber