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Better Cotton, IDH Event explore regenerative agriculture scalability
October 17th, 2023
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, and IDH hosted an event in New Delhi, India, to build consensus on the scope and merits of regenerative agriculture, as well as to identify opportunities for action across policy, business, finance, and research. The event – ‘AgriClimate Nexus: Food, Fibre and Regeneration for Sustainable Growth in […]
AQUAPAK seeks solution to recycling complex polymer packaging
October 16th, 2023
Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specializes in polymer-based material technologies that can deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale, has announced its Newcastle University Chemistry Undergraduate award-winning Stage 3 Industry Challenge, which sets students the task of identifying new ways of recycling complex polymer packaging structures. The students then have around eight weeks to investigate […]
Everest Textile Co. Ltd. receives Circular Economy Leadership Award
October 13th, 2023
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2023 is pleased to honor 30 outstanding business leaders and enterprises for championing sustainable and responsible business practices. Presented by leading regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, integrity and being socially responsible corporate citizens. […]
Textile manufacturing hub to receive $10 million federal ARC grant
October 12th, 2023
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $10 million grant to The Industrial Commons, an industry focused nonprofit in western North Carolina. The grant will help build a 40,000-square-foot green textile manufacturing hub in Burke County. “North Carolina has a rich legacy in textile manufacturing and innovation,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “This investment will help […]
Import cargo, spending growth slowing
October 11th, 2023
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports has already hit its expected peak for the year and should gradually slow headed into the holiday season, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Cargo volumes will still be strong the rest of the year, […]
Herculite Products named one of best places to work
October 10th, 2023
Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced that it has been selected by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2023. Best Places to Work in PA identifies, recognizes, and honors the best places of employment […]
ATA announces VISTA online sourcing directory
October 9th, 2023
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announces an exciting new platform specifically designed to provide information on sourcing products in the textile industry year-round. VISTA by ATA is a groundbreaking online sourcing directory platform that promises to revolutionize how professionals in the textile sector source products, services and suppliers. “Sourcing is an important benefit for our membership […]
Cotton Egypt Association, Better Cotton inaugurate renewed strategic partnership
October 6th, 2023
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, and Cotton Egypt Association (CEA), the organisation responsible for promoting and protecting Egyptian cotton worldwide, inaugurated the launch of their renewed strategic partnership at a multi-stakeholder event in Cairo on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Uniting key stakeholders from across the cotton sector in Egypt and beyond, the […]
NWI announces newly expanded filtration testing lab
October 5th, 2023
NWI's Filtration Testing Lab includes ISO 17025-accredited test methods, as well as a full suite of filtration testing equipment. The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) announces its newly expanded Filtration Testing Lab, featuring services for facemasks and respirators, along with filter media for automotive, HEPA and HVAC applications. Importantly, NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab is A2LA Accredited for ISO […]
FIBRE52 achieves ZDHC certification
October 4th, 2023
After months of rigorous testing, the Fibre52™ cotton Prepare for Dye (PFD) and dye biochemistries have been certified by ZDHC and are now on the ZDHC list of approved chemistries. Established in 2015, ZDHC — which stands for Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals — is dedicated to working with brands, suppliers, solution providers and chemical […]