October 31, 2024 “What does ‘nature positive’ really mean?”
Emma Gittoes Bunting, Woolmark Global Sustainability Manager, says it’s time to get behind the new, bottom-led “nature positive” movement....
October 28, 2024 Performance Days Recap: Record attendance, new dye solutions, and “Day 0”
Discover how Performance Days once again helped drive textile innovation with low-impact materials, bio-synthetics, and circular design, attracting record visitors in 2024....
October 23, 2024 Enhancing natural ecosystems – the role of sheep
As one of the first animals to be domesticated, sheep have proved to be indispensable in sustainably feeding and clothing humanity for millennia. IWTO takes a closer look to show that they might be indispensable solution to our future challenges...
October 7, 2024 Textile Exchange’s Materials Market Report: the Good News and… Less Good News
Certified fibers like RWS wool, alpaca, and cashmere saw growth in 2023. Recycled polyester's share, however, declined to 12.5%....
September 24, 2024 Performance Days 2024: Leading the way in textile sustainability innovations
Discover sustainable innovations in textile production at Performance Days 2024, from advancements in dyeing processes to innovative waterproofing....
September 6, 2024 Patagonia commits to reduced packaging impact by joining Pack4Good
Patagonia joins Canopy's Pack4Good initiative to advance its environmental goals by focusing on Next Generation packaging solutions that reduce reliance on forests, preserving critical ecosystems. ...
August 7, 2024 FAQ: Should natural fibers be used for more sustainable clothing?
It sounds intuitive that natural fibers are better for the environment than synthetic fibers. But are they? As usual, the devil is in the detail when it comes to choosing materials. We take a closer look at the advantages and...
August 7, 2024 Waterless and PFAS-free footwear finishing solution takes big step forward
Empel Nø-Wick tech provides world’s leading footwear fabric supplier with what they claim to be the highest performance and most sustainable solution on the market....
August 7, 2024 3D printed components virtually eliminate material waste
Bluesign accredited, Green Button and ClimatePartner certified Deuter's Hiline Enduro backpack features an impressive smattering of sustainability credentials. Yet could its 3D printed components be the real game changer?...