It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Saiful Hoque

Protective Clothing / Firefighters

29 May 2024

3 minutes

The overall exploration of the various yarns and their fibres provides a fuller understanding of their durability. Suggestions can now be made to manufacturers on optimum fibre blends and fabric configurations that strike a better balance between long-term protection and comfort.

New Studies Show How to Make Firefighters’ Clothing Safer to Wear, Maintain and Manufacture

New research coming from Canada’s Alberta University could help manufacturers of high-performance fibres and protective fabrics to improve their processes and take informed decisions in the selection and design of materials for more durable gear for firefighters.

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Staff Writer

Clothing Safety / Protective Wear

1 September 2022

2 minutes

PhD student Saiful Hoque led new research that could point the way to developing stronger, safer protective wear for firefighters and other workers.

Breakthrough on Protective Wear Could Keep Firefighters Safer

Sulphur content in some high-performance fabrics weakens them when exposed to moisture. This finding by researchers at the University of Alberta is expected to help manufacturers work towards a solution.

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Staff Writer

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Event Roundup / Textile ETP Report

The 2025 Textile ETP Annual Conference in Alcoy made one thing clear: regulation alone will not drive the textile industry’s transformation. Rather, it will be the decisions and collective actions of researchers, innovators, businesses, and policymakers that shape a sustainable future.

Decarbonisation in Textile Finishing: Engineering Solutions for a High-Impact Transition

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Under Scanner / Nike Wage Theft Analysis

Without binding frameworks, supply chains will continue to operate on a model of plausible deniability and race-to-the-bottom pricing.

Nike's Unpaid Wages and Erosion of Corporate Credibility in Global Supply Chains

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Designer Talk / Nigerian Trends Report

These stunning runway moments at LagosFW24 redefined elegance with bold silhouettes, rich textures, and timeless sophistication.

How Lagos Fashion Blends Nigerian Tradition with Global Style Trends

Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

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Toxic Fashion / Nonylphenol Usage Report

Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

Toxic Chemicals in Indian Clothing Pose Health and Environmental Threats, Finds Study

Special Correspondent

27 May 2025

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