Hemp takes step towards mainstream
[17.11.08] Under a project sponsored by Hanesbrands, researchers have successfully spun a hemp blended yarn on cotton ring-spinning equipment as the bast fibre textile industry looks to its appeal.

Oeko-Tex gets tough on flame retardants
[14.11.08] Stringent new regulation on the use of flame retardants and plasticizers in textiles which go beyond the already tough legal limits will be part of the Oeko-Tex 100 criteria in 2009.

European outdoor brands talk sustainability
[14.11.08] Some of Europe’s leading outdoor clothing brands have met for the first time under the banner of the Sustainability Working Group in a bid to develop cross industry best practice and reduce their impact on the environment.

Mountain Equipment Co-op discloses factories
[06.11.08] Reflecting the growing importance of product transparency among consumers, Mountain Equipment Co-op has become the first Canadian apparel brand to reveal the names and locations of its supplier factories.

Turkish textiles gets first EU Eco-Label
[03.11.08] The European Eco-Label welcomes aboard a Turkish knitter a first for textiles in Turkey and notes a raised level of interest from exhibitors at a recent fashion fair in Europe.

New standard benchmarks textile mills
[31.10.08] Global textile testing house Intertek has launched a new Mill Qualification Program (MQP) which aims to help brands and retailers identify environmentally and socially responsible textile mills while also making it easier for retailers to sourc

Environmental focus at linen textile event
[30.10.08] Several top European retailers such as DAKS, Le Bon Marche and the European president of Issey Miyake spoke at the recent European flax and hemp congress where the sustainability of textiles was the major theme.

Sustainable fashion in Europe
[30.10.08] Sustainable fashion in Europe and what this means for retailers and brands in the 21st Century will be the theme of a two day event in Copenhagen organised jointly by the Organic Exchange and MADE-BY.