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Fashion Impact / UK Project

15 August 2023

2 minutes
There are many issues with the current process for assessing environmental impact within the fashion industry. For a start, it relies very much on the self-reporting of data and is operated on an opt-in basis rather than as a mandatory requirement.

£2m Collaborative Project to Study How Fashion's Environmental Impact is Measured

An almost £2m collaborative project seeks to bring together a network of academic experts, manufacturers, major fashion brands and consumers to examine how the environmental impact across the fashion and textiles industry is measured and assessed.

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Climate Action / Decarbonisation

15 August 2023

3 minutes
The vision is to embed environmental sciences at the heart of the fashion and textiles sector. Building the Future Fibres Network is a first step towards transforming the fashion industry towards a new, low carbon future.

New £1.6 million UK Project to Drive Decarbonisation in Fashion and Textiles

Future Fibres Network+, a £1.6million forward-thinking project, aims to embed environmental sciences at the heart of the fashion and textiles sector, and steer the industry towards a new, low carbon future.

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World Trade / Europe Rules

15 August 2023

2 minutes
Legislations like CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and EUDR (EU Deforestation Legislation) are violative of WTO agreements and bound to make Indian exports to EU less competitive, the AEPC has argued.

EU Forest Legislation to Make India Less Competitive, Says Apparel Exports Group

India needs to explore ways to face the challenges arising out of some legislations in the European Union that are violative of WTO agreements and bound to make Indian exports to the region less competitive.

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Luxury Markets / Acquisition

14 August 2023

2 minutes
A shot from a recent Versace campaign. The combination of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman together with Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors has created a new powerful global luxury house.

Tapestry Acquires House of Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors for $8.5 billion

The world is set to gets its fourth largest luxury conglomerate as the Coach parent company Tapestry buys out Capri Holdings for $8.5 billion (7.7 billion euro) and with it the iconic Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors.

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Tech Innovation / Biochemicals

14 August 2023

3 minutes
In April, Nature Coatings announced a partnership with Levi's, with the latter adopting  BioBlack TX, a 100% bio-based, certified, high-performing and carbon negative black pigment made from wood waste.

Nature Coatings Secures $2.45m in Funding after Successful Launch of BioBlack TX

Cleantech biochemical company Nature Coatings has received a $2.45 million seed funding from some leading investors including actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio to help push adoption of its groundbreaking BioBlack TX — a unique carbon-negative black pigment sourced from FSC certified wood waste.

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Due Diligence / GOTS 7.0

9 August 2023

2 minutes
The OECD Alignment Assessments, which are advisory-only in nature, assess the alignment of sustainability initiatives with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. Participation in this process does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the OECD.

GOTS Starts OECD Alignment Assessment Process to Advance Sustainable Practices in Textiles Industry

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has started the three-stage OECD Alignment Assessment which would help textile companies gain access to a due diligence process, enabling them to identify, assess, and mitigate adverse impacts throughout their supply chains. 

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Innovation / Mycelium Plant

9 August 2023

2 minutes
Set to begin operating on 20 September 2023, the 136,000 square foot factory will employ more than 350 people, enabling MycoWorks to supply its luxury partners with millions of square feet of Reishi per year.

World’s First Commercial-Scale Fine Mycelium Plant Launches in September

After years of research and development, biomaterials tech major MycoWorks is all set to supply millions of square feet of its flagship leather alternative ‘Reishi’ with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in South Carolina this September.

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Handmade India / Repository

8 August 2023

2 minutes
As part of the National Handloom Day celebrations, various initiatives have been undertaken across the country.

India Celebrates National Handloom Day with Launch of Textiles & Crafts E-Repository

The ninth National Handloom Day was celebrated with the launch of a one-of-a-kind Bharatiya Vastra Aevam Shilpkosh or the textiles & crafts repository e-portal as a one stop resource, providing information on new developments and current events relating to textiles and crafts.

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Climate Action / Cotton Farming

7 August 2023

2 minutes
Farmers and cotton stakeholders will use novel cotton mapping data products derived from Sentinel-2 images in a feasibility study run by CottonConnect and Assimila.

CottonConnect Project to Address Health Issues Caused by Climate Change among Smallholder Cotton Growers

Exploiting advances in earth observation and climate data science, a CottonConnect C5 pilot project is exploring how climate advice could help farmer decision-making at key stages in the cotton production cycle.

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Country Overview / Jordan

4 August 2023

2 minutes
Jordan’s garment, textile and leather (GTL) industry has long been one of the country’s leading export sectors, with a history of resilience and consistent growth.

Jordan's Garment-Textile-Leather Sector Contributes 20% to Country's Goods Exports, Says Study

Jordan’s garment, textile and leather industry is on a high, making a substantial contribution to the country’s GDP while remaining globally competitive, according to a report.

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