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The release by the European Commission (EC) of the first European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) on July 31 has prompted concern that while efforts have been made to align these with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) models, there are still important contrasts (1).…

European Union (EU) knitwear brands are facing an upcoming ban on the destruction of their products, when unsold and unused, under a proposed EU ecodesign regulation. The EU Council of Ministers is planning to insist on this ban during negotiations with the European Parliament and European Commission about a final text.…

While traditional benefits delivered by adhesives in the automotive industry – lightweighting and the ability to bond diverse substrates – remain a constant, the relentless evolution of the battery electric vehicle (BEV), is driving innovation in the segment, manufacturers and market analysts agree.…

THE EUROPEAN and global fashion and textile industry is witnessing rapid technological advancements, requiring garment workers with specialised skillsets, notably digital, to meet evolving demands. Indeed, the November 2022 State of Fashion 2023 report (1) from strategy consultants McKinsey & Co made clear that after 18 months of robust growth (early 2021 until mid-2022) post Covid-19, the fashion industry is facing challenges, including inflation, the energy crisis and rising material prices, that increases its demand for skilled labour.…

The China-Central Asian Summit that took place in China’s Xi’an in May 18-19 will positively affect Chinese textile and related input sourcing well beyond Central Asia, analysts’ comments and Chinese-language media reports indicate. China’s President Xi Jinping used the event, that was also attended by the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, to unveil an ambitious plan to help elevate Central Asia to the next level of its development — from building infrastructure networks to boosting trade (1).…

The secretary general of the United Nations has called for a significant increase in education spending and investment so that targets in the UN’s sustainable development goal (SDG) for the sector are met. At present, said UN Secretary General António Guterres, in comments for the UN’s High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) this month (July 10-19) https://hlpf.un.org/2023…

Algae, especially microalgae, have come to inhabit nearly every ecosystem on the planet, including some of the most inhospitable – offering ideal sources for bio-based oils and fats, some with potentially novel uses. Indeed, over time, each species has evolved specific biochemistries and metabolic profiles to thrive in each habitat niche.…

FASHION sector companies, across the value chain, are making continued efforts to leverage the potential of new artificial intelligence (AI) systems to boost sustainability through reducing waste and optimising production.  

Apparel supply chain experts speaking to Just Style have stressed how leading brands from luxury to fast fashion retailers are investing in AI to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their business models.…

The advent of large language model (LLM) artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT could be a major boon for anti-fraud professionals – but as with any innovative technology, it must be handled with care as the risks are assessed, experts warn.…

Against the backdrop of a still growing apparel manufacturing industry, with a diversifying export portfolio and a billion-dollar local apparel market, the Bangladesh textile chemical industry is thriving. Indeed, locally-owned and international companies in this south Asian outsourcing hub are increasingly setting up plants to reduce their import-dependence for finishing chemicals.…