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Shein Children’s Jacket Recalled for ‘Risk of Lead of Exposure’
Canada's national health agency has recalled a toddler's jacket sold by Shein for containing high levels of…
What is Infinergy®? A Material That Powers Human Endeavor
BASF's high-performance Infinergy®, the world's first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (ETPU), offers…
H&M and Ikea Find Toxic Minefield in Recycled Textiles
A study by H&M and Ikea found "undesirable detections" of restricted substances in samples of post-consumer…
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Keen Turns Agricultural Waste Into Chemical Solvent-Free Soles
Keen's Steve Workman deemed the brand's new release as "the most significant environmental technology launch"…
Researchers Develop Chemical-Free One-Coat Indigo Dye Process
Researchers at the University of Georgia discovered a process for dyeing denim that rids it of harmful…
ESG Outlook: Filippo Pampagnin of Bozzetto Group on Communicating ‘Green’ Activities
Filippo Pampagnin, strategy and marketing director of Bozzetto Group, discusses communicating the green…
East Delhi Washhouse Risks Closure After Reports of Toxic Effluent
An Indian denim wash facility is under fire after locals complained of health hazards they believe is caused…
Bluesign Targets Aniline in 2021 Chemical Substance List Revisions
Bluesign released the 2021 revision of its chemical substances lists, featuring tighter restrictions on…
Isko Becomes the Only European Denim Mill with Bluesign Approval
Isko launches Bluesign-approved fabric and becomes the only European denim mill with the recognition.
Chemical Firm Devan Adopts Jeanologia’s E-Flow to Reduce Water Usage
Chemical company Devan partnered with Jeanologia to reduce its water usage in the application…
25 Lycra Fiber Products Certified for Chemical Safety
By specifying the fibers with Gold level Material Health Certificates, customers can be assured of ingredient…
How Third-Party Oversight Backs Up Brands’ Sustainability Storytelling
Aside from proving compliance to workers and end consumers, adding third-party verification meets consumers'…
Archroma Targets Better Water Efficiency, Waste Management
In a new sustainability report, chemical company Archroma updates targets for improved water efficiency and…
Six Garment Workers Die in Pakistan Factory
Pakistan's latest fatal factory incident once again casts light on the country's struggle to provide safety…
How Digital Design and Streamlined Testing Aid Speed to Market
As companies chase speed to market, it has become more important to get products right the first time.