Tag: textile
Textile pollution, the other side of the “fast fashion” backdrop
The mass production of clothes of dubious quality, cheap and driven by fashion effects to release new collections very frequently – such could be the definition of “fast fashion”. One…
EU, Commission proposes rules to stimulate circular economy in textile waste
(Finance) – The European Commission proposed a standard package to make manufacturers responsible for the entire life cycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste…
Textile crisis: after Gap, Jennyfer, Sergeant Major… Who’s next?
In the courtrooms of the Paris Commercial Court, located on the prestigious Ile Saint-Louis, it has almost become a habit. For several months, the leaders of French ready-to-wear brands and…
Cancer: a molecule derived from a textile dye offers new hope
News Published on 05/17/2023 at 12:24 p.m. Updated 05/17/2023 at 12:24 p.m. Reading 1 min. Scientists have designed a molecule capable of accumulating specifically in cancer cells and becoming toxic…
Large fire at textile company in Nieuwegein quickly under control
Nieuwegein – On an industrial estate in Nieuwegein, a fire raged last night at the textile company and laundry Wasned. The fire brigade scaled up to a ‘big fire’ and…
Europe’s capacity for textile recycling mapped
Published: Less than 40 min ago fullscreen Good collection routines and sorting as well as a steady flow of sorted textiles to the recycling companies, in order to produce new…
a textile company lays off 3,500 employees due to the climate of violence
Haiti is plunged into a spiral of insecurity and violence. The effects of this insecurity are devastating. For example, the textile subcontracting company S&H Global based in the industrial park…
Zarif Design, a company that seeks to save Afghan textile heritage
Until next February, the National Museum of Asian Arts is honoring Afghanistan in two exhibitions. The first explores a century of Franco-Afghan archaeological research, the other focuses on contemporary creation,…
In 2025, textile waste must be sorted separately – but how?
09:00 The big challenges – is the EU part of the answer?Sweden and Europe are facing a series of major challenges such as the war in Ukraine, the climate crisis…
DIY tips: how to paint on fabric?
Painting on fabric is a great solution to revive a tee that has a few stains, modernize fabric shoes or brighten up a tote bag. The possibilities are so numerous…