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Euratex backs calls to block EU’s dangerous chemicals database

BRUSSELS – Industry lobbyists, including representatives from the textile industry, are trying to kill a tool intended to allow citizens ...

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2018 Year in Review

Our rundown of the key trends and issues in global apparel and textile industries in 2018…   Feeling the heat ...

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North American safety inititive bids farewell to Bangladesh

WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety can point to a huge spike in factories completing Corrective Action Plans ...

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Inditex scales sustainable production for 2018

ARTEIXO – Spanish apparel giant Inditex has confirmed a major scaling of its sustainable production in the past 12 months. ...

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Synthetic microfibres identified in turtles

LONDON – Scientists have identified synthetic microfibres in the digestive systems of seven different species of turtle from the Atlantic, ...

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Swedish initiative tackles supply chain sustainability

BANGKOK – Swedish officials have announced a new project to tackle CSR and environmental issues in Asian garment supply chains. ...

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Bangladesh Accord debate rumbles on amid claims of Government meddling

DHAKA – The Bangladesh government has been accused of trying to water down the Bangladesh Accord by attempting to impose ...

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Brands make climate change pledges at COP24

KATOWICE – Key representatives of the global fashion industry have made concrete commitments to address climate change by launching the ...

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Review rates H&M efforts on living wages

LONDON – An ‘independent’ review claims H&M’s Fair Living Wage Strategy “shows genuine leadership” yet major lessons need to be ...

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