Pulse of the fashion industry 2019 report published by theand Sustainable Apparel Coalition in partnership with Boston Consulting Group showed that more than 50% of consumers plan to switch brands in the future if another brand acts more environmentally.Figure 1:More than a third of consumer’s report they have already switched from their preferred brand to another because it credibly stands for positive environmental and/or social practices.The report also showed the fashion industry is still fa

PrimaLoft, a leader in advanced material technology, has introducedPrimaLoft Next, a brand new, innovative textile platform that combines the thermal advantages of insulation with the versatility of fabric.PrimaLoft Next is designed to provide freedom for the design of garments that deliver lightweight warmth and breathability, without the bulk. ThePrimaLoft Next Evolve Seriesis the first collection within this platform and will be on display at Outdoor by ISPO in Munich. Early adopter of the ne

Duvaltex, a market leader in North America for contract textiles, will introduce its newClean Impact Textilesat the Neocon show in Chicago, which runs from 10-12 June 2019. The company says that this not only represents the first recycled biodegradable polyester textile for commercial interiors, but also a major step forward in establishing an advanced bi-circular economy model for textiles whereby polyester fabric, at the end of its useful life, can flow through either a biological or technical

A University of Georgia student is working on a new approach for dyeing textiles so that consumption of water and dye discharge which has toxic chemicals reduce significantly. The new process uses nanocellulose as a carrier ofdyes. Compared tofibres, nanocellulose fibres have more surface area, allowing efficient attachment of dye molecules.The environmentally friendly dyeing process has been shown to reduce the amount of wastewater and toxic chemicals. Traditional dyeing methods involve a dye b

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has launched an initiative `theHub for Circular Economy’ to bring together industry leaders to strengthen policy efforts that promote circular practices in the apparel, footwear, andsector. The aim is to align the apparel, footwear, and textile industry on a European policy agenda around circular economy.Circularity has become a key concern of businesses in the apparel sector. However, companies face challenges accelerating efforts as current policies in Europe

Delivering top-line growth, Abercrombie & Fitch Co has recorded positive comparable sales of 1 per cent in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, on top of 5 per cent last year. Net sales increased to $734.0 million in the reported quarter, including the adverse impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates of approximately $16 million or 2 per cent.Pic: Abercrombie & Fitch"We achieved our seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales fueled by ongoing strength at Hol

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, likely to meet soon, is expected to take up rationalisation of rates in thesector in tune with global markets. The government is reportedly concerned over differential rates of textile items causing hardships, especially on refund to exporters, and feels ending those tax anomalies needs immediate attention.There are three rates at present—5, 12 and 18 per cent—for various items in the Indian textile sector, while countries like Thailand (10 per cent)

Global economic growth is forecast to ease to a weaker-than-expected 2.6 per cent in 2019 before inching up to 2.7 per cent in 2020, according to a latest World Bank. Growth in emerging market and developing economies is expected to stabilise next year as some countries move past periods ofstrain, but economic momentum remains weak.Pic: rawpixel.com from PexelsEmerging and developing economy growth is constrained by sluggish investment, and risks are tilted to the downside. These risks include r

Apart from its established range of quality products, James Heal will showcase four new testing instruments at ITMA 2019 to be held from June 20-26 in Barcelona, Spain. Focusing on the emerging theme of performance textiles and comfort testing, these products will enable a greater understanding of how garments behave in different conditions.Pic: James HealThe new products cover several essential testing criteria in an improved and innovative way, said James Heal in a press release.AquAbrasion is

Bringing eco-innovation to the golf course, Adidas Golf has unveiled a limited-edition version of its popular Tour360XT made with yarns spun from upcycled plastic waste that was intercepted from beaches and coastal communities. The Tour360XT Parley shoe is in partnership with Parley for the Oceansand is the first of its kind for the sport.Pic: AdidasThe unique ocean blue and aqua green colourway of this limited-edition Tour360XT Parley ($200) utilises repurposed and upcycled plastic waste that’s