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Lenzing's Brazilian venture LD Celulose sells $650 mn in Green Notes

The Lenzing Group's subsidiary, LD Celulose International GmbH, has successfully priced Green Notes worth $650 million, maturing in 2032 with a 7.95 per cent coupon.
Fibre2Fashion
September 27, 2024
Sustainability

Lectra Observatory reveals ways to improve fashion sustainability

The Lectra Observatory, which studies innovation and change in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets is urging the fashion industry to embrace sustainable practices and technological solutions to reduce waste and meet increasing environmental demands.
Just Style
September 27, 2024
Sustainability

ShinWon Corp, Retraced partner for global supply chain transparency

South Korean fashion giant ShinWon Corporation has adopted the German sustainability compliance management service Retraced's platform to bolster sustainability across its supply chain.
Just Style
September 27, 2024
Economy

ICE cotton surge amid global economic stimulus & weather fears

This surge illustrates the cotton market's sensitivity to global economic conditions and weather events, emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture and economic stimulus measures.
Fibre2Fashion
September 25, 2024
Sustainability

Non-BT cotton sowing shrinks to 5.42% of India's total cotton area

The reduction in non-BT cotton sowing illustrates a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices in India's cotton farming sector, emphasizing the need for adaptation in crop choices.
Fibre2Fashion
September 25, 2024
Sustainability

Will the global apparel sector align on sustainable regulation?

The EU is leading the way on sustainability regulation but will the rest of the world adopt the same rules or will global apparel manufacturers have to overcome disjointed requirements by region in the future? Just Style investigates.
Just Style
September 25, 2024
Sustainability

Textile industry urged to boost support for organic cotton growers

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) have launched a joint initiative urging the textile industry to support farmers transitioning to organic cotton.
Just Style
September 25, 2024
Economy

Thai Acrylic Fibre & FibreTrace partner for Regel fibre traceability

This collaboration underscores the importance of transparency and traceability in sustainable practices, enhancing consumer trust in the textile supply chain.
Fibre2Fashion
September 24, 2024
Politics 

European Commission Restricts New Sub-Group of PFAS Chemicals

PFHxA is banned in textiles, packaging, and cosmetics due to its health and environmental risks, with a phased transition period across industries.
Yahoo News
September 24, 2024
Sustainability

Better Cotton Launches 2023-24 Annual Report: Impact, Expansion and Farmer Resilience

Better Cotton now represents 22% of global production, and 2.13 million farmers were licensed to sell it, with new programs launched in Spain and Côte d'Ivoire.
Better Cotton
September 24, 2024
Sustainability

TrusTrace unveils product claims solution for fashion brands

Traceability and supply chain compliance company TrusTrace has partnered with platform engineering firm Xoriant and environmental data specialist Carbon Trail to help global fashion brands apply greater levels of product marketing accountability.
Just Style
September 24, 2024
Sustainability

California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California has officially banned all plastic shopping bags in grocery stores starting 2026, aiming to tackle plastic waste and its impact on the environment.
CNN Business
September 22, 2024

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