Oeko-Tex 2024 : focus on PFAS, modified cotton and microplastics
New quality and sustainability standards for Monday April 1st. Oeko-Tex has just announced new updates for this year, with a particular focus on the control of chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), limiting the presence of modified cotton and
Natural plant and animal fibers: what are they?
The history of natural fibers is as old as humanity itself, dating back to 24,000 B.C. These fibers, used by our ancestors to clothe themselves and decorate their homes, come from three main sources: plant, animal and mineral. Today, although
Organic Cotton Colours : “We are a reference in organic and regenerative cotton”
Partner content Santi Mallorquí and Santi Ribera are CEO and Executive Director respectively of Organic Cotton Colours (OCC), an international company dedicated to the production of organic and regenerative cotton. OCC was founded in 1992 by Angel Sanchez, a visionary of
Ivory Coast : BCI joins forces with Aprocot-CI for sustainable cotton farming
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), a major player in the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, recently announced a strategic partnership with the Professional Association of cotton companies in Ivory Coast (Aprocot-CI). This collaboration aims to transform the lives of 200,000
Better Cotton revolutionises the cotton sector with a traceability solution
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has just announced the launch of a traceability solution which it describes as a revolutionary for the fashion and textile industries. "This solution, developed over three years, offers complete visibility of the cotton's journey through
Why does fashion need regenerative agriculture?
Yes, our clothes have a link with agriculture! Accelerated soil degradation and global warming have been caused by an unprecedented anthropogenic effect. It's up to us to reduce the degradation of soils and ecosystems. For example, by choosing to eat
Hemp: 9 good reasons to wear it!
France is the leading producer of hemp in Europe. In 2022, 21,700 hectares of hemp were cultivated in France, including 1,800 hectares in seed production, according to the organisation Interchanvre.org. This non-psychoactive species of Cannabis sativa L. can be