BEIJING – China has officially launched its own rival cotton standard to the globally dominant Better Cotton Initiative. Launching the…Read the full story… China unveils rival cotton standard to BCI
Greenwashing guidelines: what lawyers told us
LONDON – In the latest issue of Apparel Insider, out next week, we look at the legal implications of new…Read the full story… Greenwashing guidelines: what lawyers told us
Fresh concerns over Boohoo’s supply chain progress
LONDON – Fresh concerns have been raised about the progress of online fashion retailer Boohoo in tackling labour rights abuses…Read the full story… Fresh concerns over Boohoo’s supply chain progress
Let’s talk wool: 90th IWTO Congress
The 90th IWTO Congress celebrated the creation of the first global wool trading standards, drafted 90 years ago. Soon, the…Read the full story… Let’s talk wool: 90th IWTO Congress
25 NGOs call on EU to halt fast fashion
BRUSSELS – 25 NGOs have launched a new campaign urging the European Union to “stop the runaway overproduction of textiles.”…Read the full story… 25 NGOs call on EU to halt fast fashion
Report charts online fashion’s plastic problem
LONDON – Almost half of clothing listed by leading UK fast fashion brands was made using virgin plastic, new research…Read the full story… Report charts online fashion’s plastic problem
SAC launches latest Higg Product Module
SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and its tech spin-off Higg Co claim to have developed a new…Read the full story… SAC launches latest Higg Product Module
Beyond paper trails: building traceable supply chains
NEW YORK – Paper trails are no longer enough as brands seek transparent and traceable supply chains. This was one…Read the full story… Beyond paper trails: building traceable supply chains
H&M joins EU’s ‘Green Consumption’ initiative
BRUSSELS – H&M has joined a new pilot initiative from the European Union focused on more sustainable consumption. Launched in…Read the full story… H&M joins EU’s ‘Green Consumption’ initiative