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Sustainability and traceability have become equally as important issues to fashion brands and retailers as they are to consumers and governments. Now a top-of-mind consideration for fashion companies, increasing pressure to be more transparent in fashion is also stemming from an escalation of rules and regulations in this area.

The European Commission Launches Green Consumption Pledge: 5 Solutions for Textile Companies to Improve Their Sustainability   The European Commission launched its new Green Consumption Pledge on 25 January 2021, which will require companies to commit to improving their environmental impact and to help consumers make more sustainable purchases.

  SgT will share its textile industry expertise and ‘boots on the ground’ technical insights at ICPHSO (International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization) 2021 Annual Virtual Meeting and Symposium.

  SgT is part of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). This year, SgT will take part in different events organized by or with the AAFA, starting with SgT’s sponsorship of their virtual Product Safety & Compliance Seminar on February 9 & 10, 2021 from 1:00PM to 3:30PM ET.

The SCIP Database Takes Effect on January 5 – What Are Your Obligations? The new SCIP database – the Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products) established under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) – comes into force on January 5, 2021. Companies that supply articles containing substances of very high… Continue reading The SCIP Database Takes Effect on January 5

  SgT was delighted to once again support the annual ICPHSO International Virtual Symposium as a sponsor. On October 27 and 28, the conference brought together some of the world’s leading brands and retailers, including Decathlon, Mattel, and Hasbro, who shared insights on the future of consumer product safety.

SgT will speak at the AAFA (American Apparel and Footwear Association) Traceability & Sustainability Conference in November, exploring sustainability through traceability. During the two-day virtual event, international brands and retailers will share insights on how the industry is shifting and delivering solutions, resources, and initiatives that protect people and the environment.

Gap Inc. and SgT will share the stage to present a webinar hosted by the AAFA (American Apparel and Footwear Association):