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Climate Action / US Cotton

4 July 2023

 2 minutes
A harvester in Mississippi. The Climate Smart Cotton Program brings together leaders and partners from supply chain outreach, academia and sustainability.

Cotton Growers Get Chance to Become Climate-Smart under US Cotton Trust Protocol Project

The US Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a five-year project which seeks to measure and improve the carbon footprint of the US cotton industry.

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Cotton Farming / Bioinformatics

4 July 2023

 2 minutes
Gossypium herbaceum, commonly known as Levant cotton, is a species of cotton native to the semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa and Arabia, where it still grows perennially in the wild as a shrub.

Computer Scientists Sequence Genome of Cotton Species 'Gossypium herbaceum'

Computer scientists have reconstructed one of the most complete genomes of a top cotton species, which now give scientists a more complete picture of how wild cotton was domesticated over time and may help to strengthen and protect the crop for farmers.

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Event Preview / Première Vision Paris

4 July 2023

 3 minutes
Beyond the transformation of the fashion forums, Première Vision’s emblematic colour range will for the first time put the spotlight on the season’s five iconic colours.

Première Vision Paris Launches Eco-Responsible Programme

In some hours from now, a revitalised Première Vision Paris will open its doors to a congregation of fashion professionals to decode trends for the next season in a continuously evolving global trade scenario.

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Going Circular / New Initiative

4 July 2023

 3 minutes
The CTI Fashion Initiative was unveiled at the recent Global Fashion Summit in copenhagen as a new collaboration to propel the adoption of circularity in the fashion industry.

New Initiative Launched Based on Circular Transition Indicators

The just-concluded Global Fashion Summit unveiled the CTI Fashion Initiative that seeks to align incentives, standardise circularity measures and unlock innovative business models for both industry players and consumers across the textile-fashion value chain.

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Country Overview / Sweden

3 July 2023

 5 minutes
Like many other Swedish industries, the fashion industry is an export-dependent industry. Due to the limitations of the domestic market, Swedish fashion operators must focus on going beyond its borders and establishing themselves internationally in order to grow and reach their full potential.

Report Lays Down Path for Swedish Fashion in Backdrop of Climate Crisis, Legislations and Consumer Shifts

There is an urgent imperative for the textile-apparel sector in Sweden to go sustainable and establish itself globally to reach its full potential, a new report on the country's export-dependent industry has underlined.

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Going Circular / Denim Deal

30 June 2023

 4 minutes
On 1 January 2023, in total 49 signatories, including eight brands and retailers, were committed to the Denim Deal with the aim to close the denim loop by promoting the use of high-grade post-consumer recycled cotton fibres (PCR-cotton) in new jeans and other denim garments.

Denim Deal Study Shows Share of 20% PCR-Cotton in Jeans is Growing

The Denim Deal Monitor 2022 says there is a positive development in the increase in application of post-consumer recycled cotton in denim garments and jeans, with 7 of the 8 participating brands and retailers aiming for higher targets than the 5%-PCR-content in the coming years.

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Nature Targets / New Primer

29 June 2023

 4 minutes
By setting both climate and nature targets in tandem, companies can incorporate both into their strategies, drive cost efficiencies and increase innovations that are win-wins for both nature and climate.

Industry-Specific Guide for Fashion Brands to Reduce Their Impacts on Nature Launched

A just released primer for the textile-apparel-fashion industry provides an introduction to science-based targets for nature, helping organisations in the sector to enable an equitable and nature positive future.

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Fake Labels / Made in US

29 June 2023

 2 minutes
The FTC’s Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect on 13 August, 2021. Companies that violate the Rule from that date forward may be subject to civil penalties.

FTC Action Against Clothing Accessory Companies Claiming to “Made in US’

In yet another case of not “Made in US’, the Federal Trade Commission in the United States has penalised a group of companies and its owner.

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Audit Fatigue / Convergence

28 June 2023

 3 minutes
The Social & Labor Convergence Program's (SLCP) 2022 Impact Report provides an overview of SLCP’s impact over the course of 2022 in reducing audit fatigue and improving working conditions within the apparel and footwear industry.

Facilities Saved $23 million in Duplicative Audits Costs, But Legal Non-Compliance Still at 91%

The Social and Labour Convergence Program (SLCP) Impact Report 2022 reveals growth in the number of assessments, increased industry acceptance, expansion into new sectors and regions, and continued progress towards convergence. 

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Textile Innovation / Breathability

28 June 2023

 2 minutes
The new Nike Run Division Aerogami Jacket features the venting system across the chest and back of the garment—two of the areas where runners heat up and sweat most—allowing airflow to travel through the jacket as runners move.

Nike Debuts Apparel Technology Which Transforms in Real Time to Keep Runners Cool

Aerogami by Nike is the all-new performance-apparel technology that increases breathability when athletes need it most.

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