Ethical Clothing Australia ‘setting a gold standard’ in preventing exploitation: Australian Human Rights Institute research

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Sponsored New research has found that Ethical Clothing Australia’s accreditation program is a global leader in protecting and upholding the rights of textile, clothing and footwear workers. The report, commissioned by the accreditation body and authored by the Australian Human Rights Institute, examines how Ethical Clothing Australia’s accreditation program aligns with relevant legislation and regulations…

First deployment of Xefco’s Ausora tech set for upcoming Shinta Woo Sung Vietnam factory

Technology

Australian textile technology developer Xefco has announced the first commercial deployment of its plasma-based, water-free dyeing and finishing technology, to be installed at a Shinta Woo Sung (SWS) facility in Vietnam. SWS is a footwear fabrics specialist headquartered in Indonesia, with its website listing companies including Nike, Patagonia, New Balance and Calvin Klein. Xefco was…

Recyclers BlockTexx and Indonesia’s Asia Pacific Fibers partner on polyester yarns

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Indonesia’s Asia Pacific Fibers (APF) and textile recycler BlockTexx have announced “a working partnership” to develop a variety of filament yarns made of recycled polyester and co-market these to global fashion and textile industry clients. Graham Ross, Co-founder of BlockTexx, said, “BlockTexx’s mission has been to develop low emissions technology to deliver commercial scale recycled…

Peek behind the seams to witness 25 years of impact during Ethical Clothing Australia Week

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Sponsored The nation’s leading accreditation body for the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry is celebrating a quarter century of protecting and advocating for garment workers with an exhibition focusing on their lived experiences.  Working Behind the Seams is one of several events being held during Ethical Clothing Australia Week. It will be showcased at…

Soft Landing plans to scale up mattress recycling

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Social enterprise Soft Landing, which was recently awarded a grant from the state government’s Circular Economy Investment Program, has shared its plans to establish Queensland’s “first dedicated mattress recycling site to offer non-virgin material streams including steel, timber and textiles”. According to a statement from the company on Wednesday, it will collaborate with South East…

Deakin, Samsara Eco collaboration aims to up speed, scale and precision for plastic and textile recycling

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The Deakin University-led Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) and enzyme-based plastic recycler Samsara Eco plan to “fast-track world-first technology” for understanding and recycling with “specific additives like dyes, finishes and coatings” in textile waste. According to a statement from REACH on Friday, the project will support Samsara’s efforts “to recycle more waste at…

Opal and BlockTexx begin pilot program recycling paper mill workers’ uniforms

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Textile recycling business BlockTexx and paper manufacturer and recycler Opal have announced a new pilot program, with “old and unused uniforms” from Opal’s Botany Mill collected and processed. According to a statement from the paper company, the program has already seen a 660-litre container full of uniforms collected, with these to be put through BlockTexx’s…