The three-day Global Textile Conclave got under way in Jaipur on Wednesday, with speakers emphasising on the need to make sustainability the norm which, in turn, would take on the trajectory of a knowledge-based economy.

Trichloroethylene (TCE), a common and widely used chemical used to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal, and dry clean clothes, could be causing cancer, congenital heart disease and definitely linked to Parkinson’s, a new research has warned.

After a year-long revision process, the Global Organic Textile Standard has released a brand new GOTS Version 7.0. The new version will be fully effective as of 1 March 2024.

New research at the interdisciplinary Gothenburg Research Institute at the University of Gothenburg confirms that the outbreak of the COVID-19 affected the way people shop for clothes. And, the changes are as good as permanent.

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition and RCGD Global have come together to help inform young designers about how to make better sustainable material choices as part of the design process. The partnership kicks off with the Pre-Oscars Gala in Hollywood.

SaaS transparency platform tex.tracer that helps companies reach the EU net zero goal by 2050 has raised €1.5 million in seed funding which will allow it to further develop and automate the platform and grow the business internationally.

The IOAS has suspended the accreditation of Control Union (CU) India from testing and sampling of Indian organic textile products on charges of irregularities.

A coalition of unions and labour rights organisations have exhorted top global brands sourcing from Sri Lanka to support the highest possible standards in their supply chain.

In a step to help the global textiles and apparel industry ramp up its efforts on facilitating collective action across the industry to deliver the 45% reduction needed by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5°C, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has launched a Decarbonization Guide for its members.

Two Kenyan textile manufacturers have received big-ticket investments with the aim to create jobs and improve lives through investing in sustainable businesses.