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DNA Tagging Now Gives Cred to Recycled PET Fiber Firms
Applied DNA Sciences wants to take what it has accomplished in the cotton supply chain and apply it to…
Sweden’s Blend Re:Wind Has a New Process for Recycling Cotton and Polyester
Blend Re:wind, a new process that recycles cotton and polyester, has been introduced in Sweden by Mistra…
WTO Says Trade Growth Expected to Moderate in Fourth Quarter
The World Trade Organization's latest World Trade Outlook Indicator suggests global merchandise trade growth…
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Introduction Could Mean Major Duty Reductions for US Companies
The introduction of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2017 in the congress was lauded by the American…
Finnish Firms Marimekko and Spinnova Team Up for Innovative Wood-Based Fiber
Finland's Marimekko and Spinnova have begun cooperating on the development and market entry of new…
UPS Joins Blockchain Trucking Group as Technology Grows in Logistics Sector
UPS Inc. has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance, or BiTA, a forum for the development of blockchain…
Organic Cotton Guides From Kering and TE Meant to Make Sourcing Easier
Aiming to provide a blueprint for companies sourcing organic cotton, and incorporating it into their supply…
Bangladesh Gets $457 Million in World Bank Financing to Aid Garment Industry and Infrastructure
Bangladesh is getting a financial boost from the World Bank to improve infrastructure and obtain long-term…
Sustainability Hits Shipping Sector as Carriers Look to Reduce Emissions
The CMA CGM Group said Tuesday it will equip its nine future ships of 22,000 TEUs delivered in 2020 with…
Turkish Mill Taypa Tekstil Spends $800M on Algeria Textile Plant as Interest in Africa Grows
Interest and investment in African textile and apparel manufacturing is growing, with Turkish denim…
Financial Roundup: Michael Kors Takes Steps With Jimmy Choo as Tapestry Does With Kate Spade, Primark Cites Multichannel Growth
Michael Kors sees a $1 billion brand for Jimmy Choo, Tapestry integrating Kate Spade, and Primark grows in…
Zara Factory Workers Give Voice to Turkey’s Supply Chain Problems
Turkey's importance as a manufacturing hub, specially for European fashion firms, is growing, but the sector…
Repreve’s New Playbook for Broncos Gear: A Cap From Plastic Bottles
Unifi Inc.'s Repreve brand of recycled performance fibers its expanding its product array by teaming with New…
LA-Long Beach Port Approves Clean Air Action Plan Calling for Emission-Reducing Technologies
The twin ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach, the country's largest port complex, approved a plan on Thursday to…
US Reaffirms China’s Non-Market Economy Status—What it Means
The National Council of Textile Organizations lauded the administration's determination this week reaffirming…