textile

Double-digit growth for Vietnam exports

Published: January 18, 2023

Vietnam’s garment, textile and leather footwear sectors brought in US$71 billion in 2022, according to the latest information from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas).

LWG and Textile Exchange launch call to action on deforestation

Published: November 18, 2022

The Leather Working Group (LWG) and Textile Exchange have joined forces to launch a call to action for brands and retailers to “commit to sourcing all their leather from verified deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier”.

Textile Exchange reports senior management changes

Published: November 17, 2022

Textile Exchange has announced changes in its senior management team, including the appointment of a new CEO.

Textile Exchange adopts official leather definition

Published: November 8, 2022

Textile Exchange has announced the adoption of an official definition for “leather” as a material created from the hide or skin of an animal.

French textile firm Chargeurs acquires Cambridge Satchel Company

Published: August 24, 2022

British bag manufacturer Cambridge Satchel Company has been acquired by French textile business Chargeurs.

Portuguese project wins award for leather waste recycling process

Published: July 19, 2022

The Portuguese technology centre for textile and clothing (CITEVE) has won an award for its process to turn leather waste and by-products into coatings for textiles.

ZDHC launches greenhouse gas reduction study

Published: June 24, 2022

ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) has announced a new study to research manufacturers in the chemical, leather and textile industries to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG).

It’s time for us to meet again

Published: February 11, 2022

Sam Setter highlights some of the biggest moments as 2022 begins, and ponders how the return to trade shows will play out.

Is regenerative agriculture a golden opportunity?

Published: February 7, 2022

ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth discusses the topic of regenerative agriculture, and the murky waters of an issue that often is not as well defined as it could be.

Textile Exchange releases regenerative agriculture report

Published: February 2, 2022

Textile Exchange, a global non-profit focused on climate change in the fashion and textile industries, has released a report on the topic of regenerative agriculture.