NEW YORK – A statement to the US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has raised serious questions about…Read the full story… More questions over BCI links with Huafu
Applied DNA and RIL partner to track rPET
NEW YORK – US technology business, Applied DNA, has signed an MOU with Indian business, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), which…Read the full story… Applied DNA and RIL partner to track rPET
US imports of Chinese apparel plummet
WASHINGTON – Textile and apparel exports from the US to China have declined rapidly in the past year according to…Read the full story… US imports of Chinese apparel plummet
Gender violence rife in Brazil textile sector
WASHINGTON – A new study has highlighted the shocking extent of sexual harassment experienced by female workers in Brazil’s textile…Read the full story… Gender violence rife in Brazil textile sector
Brands lobby ministers on climate action
MADRID – A delegation from the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (UNFCCC) has used COP25 to urge energy…Read the full story… Brands lobby ministers on climate action
43 die in Indian garment factory fire
NEW DELHI – At least 43 people have died in a fire at a garment factory in New Delhi, India’s…Read the full story… 43 die in Indian garment factory fire
Extinction Rebellion targets Zara store
MADRID – Around 30 Extinction Rebellion activists glued themselves to the front of a Zara store in Madrid this week…Read the full story… Extinction Rebellion targets Zara store
Brands assessed on China emissions
BEIJING – New research has highlighted the climate action of apparel brands in their Chinese supply chains. According to the…Read the full story… Brands assessed on China emissions
EU backs Myanmar sustainability project
YANGON – A new EU programme has been launched which aims to improve social and environmental standards in Myanmar’s garment…Read the full story… EU backs Myanmar sustainability project