H&M Group and Bestseller to Build Bangladesh’s First Offshore Wind Project
Introduction The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, accounting for 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater. However, there is a growing movement within the industry towards sustainability. H&M Group and Bestseller,…
Elevating Apparel Manufacturing: The Role of QFD in Modern Apparel Manufacturing
Applying the QFD Approach to Revolutionize Apparel Manufacturing In today’s fast-paced fashion world, meeting customer expectations is paramount. But how can apparel manufacturers ensure that every garment rolling off the production line not only looks good but also feels right…
In today’s fashion landscape, there’s a revolutionary concept gaining momentum – Circular Fashion. This exciting approach aims to reduce waste, conserve resources, and minimize pollution by rethinking how we design, produce, and consume clothing. In this article, we’ll delve into…
EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: A Game Changer for the Textile Industry
The European Parliament, in its plenary session on 1 June 2023, took a significant step forward by adopting a resolution on the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles (EU textiles strategy). This strategy aims to revolutionise the textile industry,…
Unraveling the Unsustainability of Recycling PET in the Fashion Industry
The fashion industry has long been grappling with the environmental consequences of its practices, particularly concerning plastic waste. While recycling is often heralded as a solution to mitigate the impact of discarded materials, the process of recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET)…
The Impact of Clothing Brands’ Purchasing Practices on Garment Workers in Bangladesh
As consumers, we often take for granted the clothes we wear and the people who make them. However, a recent report by the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights highlights the harsh reality of the impact that purchasing…
Clean Energy for Fashion Sustainability: Fighting Climate Change with Renewable Resources
Climate change is a major issue affecting the world today. The usage of fossil fuels is a major contribution to global warming. As a remedy, clean energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power are becoming more cost-effective and efficient…
Bangladesh : World Leader Among LEED Certified Green Factories
reen Textile Limited’s unit-4 in Mymensingh, a joint venture initiative of Epic group and Envoy legacy Green Textile Ltd unit 4, has become the world leader among LEED certified green factories after receiving a score of 104 out of 110, the highest ever in the apparel industry category.
Understanding Twill Fabric: Properties, Characteristics, and Use
Twill Twill is a textile weave that features diagonal parallel ribs. It is one of three basic types of textile weaves, the others being plain weave and satin. The weft thread is passed over one or more warp threads, then…
The French Strategy for Circular Economy: waste prevention and circular economy legislation
In 2016, France generated a significant amount of waste, amounting to 4,6 tonnes waste per inhabitant. Large amounts of post-consumer waste are barely looped back into the system, fall through the waste management system’s cracks, and end up causing environmental…