26/03/2021
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Technology
Author: Dean Prosser
Compostable bags: a path towards eco-friendly practices?
As the world becomes more eco-conscious, plastic packaging is being shunned for greener alternatives. Are compostable bags the answer?
03/11/2019
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News, Technology
How organic biodegradable plastics are changing the world
Plastic takes thousands of years to break down, but biodegradable products still take a lot resources to make in the first place. What if you could have the best of both worlds?
16/04/2019
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News
Why biodegradable plastic bags could be the future of sustainability
With plastic pollution reaching critical levels, the race is on to find a solution, and this might just come in the form of biodegradable plastic bags.
24/09/2018
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News
US-China Trade War tariffs – should the apparel industry be worried?
In short yes! The move by the Trump Administration to impose tariffs on Chinese imports could be very detrimental to the United States economy. The global footwear and apparel industry could be particularly impacted by industry tariffs, with a high proportion of these items originating...
20/03/2018
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News
The hidden impact of China’s pollution crackdown globally
China is clamping down on pollution and they're not messing around, closing factories and arresting people. But what impact will this have on the textile industry, and the global market in general?
How does a labeling company earn their Scout badge?
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work.
Balance of key components achieves successful brand relaunch
These are not unreasonable requests by any means, but requests which are often not met, especially when dealing with supply lines located in other countries. Case study: McDonald Textiles New Zealand These four requirements – quality, consistency, timeliness and price recently made up an intricate request to...
Some of the funniest clothing labels you will ever see!
Everyone knows a joker… and sometimes that joker is in charge of the business. It’s good to see brands having some fun with communicating very important information, with a humorous twist. We don’t often see these on traditional garment labelling, but we’re sure they will...