France’s ban on PFAS is now in force

January 8, 2026  |  EcoNote

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France. This follows mounting concern over the adverse health impacts of these persistent pollutants. The landmark bill was passed on February 20, 2025, with more than 140,000 citizens calling on th…
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Easing logistical challenges to recycling

December 8, 2025  |  EcoNote

The intent to recycle is beset by logistical challenges, says Andrew Nasarczyk, global director, innovation and sustainability, for Gale Pacific Ltd. However, through a strategic approach, his company is having good luck with agricultural grain covers, water containment liners, structural fabric and…
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PFAS update: regulations and risk assessments

December 8, 2025  |  EcoNote

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to significantly impact the textiles industry, making it more important than ever to stay abreast of any regulatory changes. This was the theme of the education session led by Amy Berg, partner at Ice Miller LLP, and Elizabeth Denly, vice president,…
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Tests to quantify microplastics are emerging

November 17, 2025  |  EcoNote

Although testing to quantify microplastics is still in its developmental stages, interest in it is on the rise, especially among textile producers, says Danielle Harrier, Ph.D., with global engineering and scientific consulting firm Exponent. Harrier is a senior associate in polymer science and mate…
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Report marks growth in cellulosic fiber supply chains

October 27, 2025  |  EcoNote

Palo Alto, Calif.-based environmental nonprofit Canopy released the 10th Edition Hot Button Report, which shows that the global man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) supply chain has undergone a dramatic transformation since the report’s inception in 2016.
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BenQ Materials hosts sustainable manufacturing forum in Taiwan 

October 13, 2025  |  EcoNote

BenQ Materials hosted the groundbreaking "From Material Science to Mission: 2025 Cross-Industry Circular Economy Forum" at the Taiwan Textile Research Institute this September. The company develops materials science technologies for innovative products in a range of industries. Among its brands is X…
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Sparxell, PANGAIA, and MTC reach pigment breakthrough

October 13, 2025  |  EcoNote

The ELUCENT project has successfully moved bio-based pigments from laboratory research to industrial readiness, delivering the world’s first plastic-free, toxin-free and fully biodegradable reflective pigment.
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Better Cotton, Planboo partner to reduce GHG emissions 

September 8, 2025  |  EcoNote

Better Cotton, global cotton sustainability initiative, has teamed up with climate technology startup Planboo to help cotton farmers reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and earn carbon credits for it. The partnership will involve biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from agricultural waste and …
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UKFT reports phased plan for textile recycling hub

August 11, 2025  |  EcoNote

The United Kingdom Fashion and Textiles Association (UKFT) has launched a new report that outlines the social and economic impact of a model project which would be anchored by three automatic textile sorting plants (ATSPs) and a chemical recycling plant. Developed by Oxford Economics and commissione…
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Eco-friendly RV uses natural materials throughout

July 28, 2025  |  EcoNote

German brand Dethleffs will debut a ground-up rebuild of a camper caravan at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. The E.Home Eco tops the Dethleffs tradition of eco-friendly Düsseldorf show vehicles, featuring sustainable materials and construction on its all-electric Ford chassis. Synthetic materials ha…
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