Seven natural fibre stakeholders have come together to appeal to the European Commission to put systems in place that will properly account for the environmental benefits of natural and organic fibres, and promote cooperation across EU institutions to support sustainable, resilient textile value chains.
US-based Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) is teaming up with Stella McCartney, Allbirds, Reformation and Pangaia, claiming to produce the most traceable and low-carbon Mirum, a plant-based plastic-free leather alternative ever made. texfash.com reports.
The US Department of Agriculture has granted $30 million to support the expansion of climate-smart wool and cotton production on 135 farms and ranches spread across 2.1 million acres.
