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Sympatex Enters Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Apr 27, 2015Sympatex Technologies, a pioneer for high-tech functional materials in clothing, footwear, accessories and technical fields of application since 1986 has announced that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The ecological ...
Tags: Apparel Coalition, Sympatex
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YKK Fastening Work Toward a Sustainable Society in Cooperation with Customers
Nov 24, 2014YKK Fastening, the fastening products group of Japan-based YKK Corporation, is working toward a sustainable society in cooperation with customers, employees and local communities. To achieve the goal, YKK divides its focus on ...
Tags: YKK, sustainability, Apparel
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Macy's, Inc. Reported a Series of New Initiatives in Its Multi-Year Strategic Program
Aug 13, 2014Macy's, Inc. reported a series of new initiatives in its multi-year strategic program to enhance environmental sustainability. They are consistent with the company's sustainability principles first adopted in 2008 and implemented with ...
Tags: Macy, Apparel, Accessories
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Nike, Inc. Released Its FY12-13 Sustainable Business Performance Summary
May 8, 2014Nike, Inc. released its FY12-13 Sustainable Business Performance Summary, providing an update on performance against current business, labor and environmental goals as the company works toward its goal of decoupling profitable growth from ...
Tags: Nike, Environmental Impact
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Adidas Group Published Its 2013 Sustainability Progress Report
Apr 16, 2014The Adidas Group published its 2013 Sustainability Progress Report, an annual overview of achievements and challenges as well as a progress update on its 2015 sustainability targets. As part of the report, the Adidas Group announced that ...
Tags: Adidas, Sporting Goods, Recreation
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T-ChIP Is a Unique Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment Program
Jan 26, 2014T-ChIP, the new Textile Chemical Information Profile program, opened for business on January 22nd. T-ChIP is a unique chemical hazard and risk assessment program designed by textile chemistry experts specifically for textile and textile ...
Tags: Textile Chemical, finishing agents
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SAC Unveiles an Updated Version of The Higg Index, a Sustainability Measurement Tool
Dec 16, 2013The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a trade association comprised of brands, retailers, manufacturers, government and non-governmental organizations and academic experts, and representing more than a third of the global apparel and ...
Tags: SAC, Higg Index, supply chain
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SAC Congress for Apparel Sector Is Held by Spanish Coruna
Nov 25, 2013Identifying best practices and environmental strategies to promote sustainable development of apparel and textile sector was the main theme of the recently held Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) congress, at the University of Coruna, in ...
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New CRM Director Is Appointed by Bulesign North America
Oct 17, 2013bluesign proud to announce Kevin Myette, outdoor and apparel industry expert for sustainability, quality and supply chain optimization to join our organization as Director of CRM for North America. In his new role, Kevin will oversee all ...
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Schneider Will Develop and Implement a Dynamic Web-Based Tool for Sac's Higg Index
Sep 29, 2013Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced that it has teamed with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). Schneider Electric will develop and implement a dynamic web-based solution for the SAC’s ...
Tags: Schneider, energy management
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Buyers Will Find All They Are Looking for in The Intertextile Directions Trend Forum
Aug 22, 2013Buyers searching for inspiration for next season’s trends will find all they are looking for in the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum at this year’s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics. Held from 21 – 24 October at ...
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The 52nd DORNBIRN-MFC Continues to Be Geared Towards The European/American Lead Event
Jul 11, 2013The 52nd DORNBIRN-MFC continues to be geared towards the European/American lead event in the field of man-made fibers. The capability of the man-made fibers world to manage the future challenges is underlined by topics like sustainability, ...
Tags: Textile, man-made fibers, fibers
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SAC Has Launched The MSI Web Tool for The Apparel and Footwear Industries
Jun 14, 2013The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has launched the Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) web tool as a new component to the Higg Index suite of sustainability tools for the apparel and footwear industries. This interactive new platform ...
Tags: SAC, Apparel Sector
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The Adidas Group Marks a New Milestone in The Management of Its Supply Chain
May 7, 2013The adidas Group marks a new milestone in the management of its supply chain as it explores new ways of direct communication between factory management and workers. The adidas Group published its 2012 Sustainability Progress Report, ...
Tags: Water-Less Dyeing Process, Adidas
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SAC Invites Organizations to Submit Data on The Environmental Performance of Materials
May 2, 2013The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a trade association comprised of brands, retailers, manufacturers, government and non-governmental organizations and academic experts, and representing more than a third of the global apparel and ...
Tags: SAC, Sustainable Materials